Nissan reveals all-new Micra EV with 408km range

Nissan has taken the covers off the all-new, sixth-generation Micra albeit it is now a fully-connected, pure EV. The latest generation of the popular hatchback, which has sold over six million units over 42 years, has been fully revealed by the Japanese firm as a twin to Alliance partner Renault’s electric 5. This means it won’t be sold with a combustion engine for the first time in its history.

Designed at Nissan’s Design Europe (NDE) in London, the new Micra has a refreshed exterior look with an SUV-like design, simple surfaces, and subtle details throughout. The Micra EV is squarely targeted at buyers in Europe.

“In designing the sixth generation of the Micra, we’ve celebrated all the values that have historically made it so popular and opened a new chapter for Micra as an EV. The exterior has an audacious and playful appearance on first look but has a stance which gives it a solid presence on the road. We’ve also been able to integrate delightful details into the design, which owners will love. We’re proud to have been able to bring the Micra into the EV age,” said Giovanny Arroba, Vice-President, Nissan Design Europe

At under 4 metres long and less than 1.8 metres wide, the new Micra is designed for duty as an urban runabout and to take on the tight turns and busy roads of urban life. The new Micra will only be available in a five-door configuration. Where storage capacity and trunk space is often lacking in compact cars, the new Micra offers 326 litres (VDA) of capacity, significantly more than many of it competitors.

Up to 408 km range and impressive fast charging
Available for the first time as a fully electric model, the new Micra has two battery options – 40kWh and 52kWh – with a claimed 408km range with the 52 kWh battery.

This zero-emission Nissan offers one of the best quick charge options available in the category. The 100kW DC charger (or 80kw on the 40kWh version) enables quick charging from 15%-80% in 30 minutes. To maximise the charging efficiency, a heat pump is standard on both battery options, as well as battery heating and cooling capability.

To help provide even more benefits from going fully electric, the new MICRA will be equipped with V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) technology on both battery versions, giving owners the option to use the electrical capacity in the battery to power external devices. Sales of the new Micra will commence in Europe later this year.