# Nissan Leaf production in UK

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-production-in-uk/3243>\
**Category:** Leaf\
**Created:** [March 24, 2013, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-production-in-uk/3243 "2013-03-24T13:06:36Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 24, 2013, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-production-in-uk/3243/1 "2013-03-24T13:06:36Z")

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This week could be a pivotal moment for the UK electric car industry as Nissan begins production of the Nissan Leaf at its Sunderland plant in the UK. An investment of£420 million is finally coming to fruition with the creation of more than 2,00 jobs.