Nissan has officially hit the ‘reset’ button with a radical makeover of its iconic Juke compact crossover.

Unveiled during the Vision event at the carmaker’s global headquarters in Japan, the all-new, third-generation Juke ditches the fuel tank for a battery, while reimagining styling for one of Europe’s most distinctive family cars.

First launched in 2010 as the pioneer of the compact crossover, the Juke has sold more than 1.5 million units in Europe across two generations, reshaping the compact crossover segment with its daring and unconventional design.

The new Juke, which launches in spring 2027, retains that character while going fully electric for the first time, supporting Nissan’s journey towards to zero-emission mobility.

Clíodhna Lyons, region vice president, product, brand & marketing strategy, Nissan AMIEO, elaborated: “Juke has always stood for bold design and a willingness to challenge convention. With this third generation, we are bringing that spirit into the electric age.

“As our first fully electric Juke, it will help us reach new customers while expanding choice across our electrified range.”

Built on the brand’s CMF-EV platform, the Juke is being produced at Nissan’s Sunderland in the UK. The site has undergone a massive £1 billion ‘EV36Zero’ transformation to become a flagship global hub for electric vehicle manufacturing. Already home to the new Leaf and with the first trial phase of Juke production starting in the coming weeks, Sunderland Plant remains the cornerstone of Nissan’s electrified manufacturing footprint in Europe.

The new Juke is part of Nissan’s expanded EV line-up in Europe that includes the new Micra, third-generation Leaf, Ariya crossover and Townstar LCV, as well as a new A-segment EV yet to come, expected to be derived from the Renault Twingo under the carmakers’ alliance.

The Juke EV will join the third-generation Leaf in offering vehicle-to-grid technology, supporting the integration of EVs into the wider energy ecosystem.

Alongside its expanding EV line-up, Nissan continues to offer its e‑Power hybrid technology, delivering an EV-like driving experience without the need to plug in.

The brand says hybrid models such as Qashqai e‑Power and Juke HEV will remain an important part of the line-up, ensuring customers have access to technologies that suit their needs today.

Massimiliano Messina, chairman, Nissan AMIEO, said: “Europe is central to Nissan’s electrification strategy, and we remain firmly committed to a fully electric future.

“With a rapidly expanding EV line-up, we are bringing greater choice and innovation to every segment, powered by our strong design, engineering and manufacturing footprint in the region. Together, this next generation of vehicles will accelerate our transition to zero-emission mobility.”