Earlier this week Nissan UK announced that:
The all-new, sixth-generation Nissan MICRA will return to the B-segment in 2025 as a fully-connected, pure EV. Combining an assertive personality with zero-emission mobility, the new MICRA will stay true to its guiding principles as a stylish and unpretentious car, which has underpinned its popularity and success as an iconic compact car across five generations and more than 40 years.
Its arrival signals the next major step in Nissan’s bold product offensive in Europe, where the company will introduce four new fully electric models by 2027 as part of its push towards electrification. These include the all-new MICRA, followed by the Nissan LEAF, Nissan JUKE, and a A-Segment model, as well as the upgraded third generation of Nissan’s unique e-Power technology – to be rolled out on the best-selling Nissan Qashqai.
Needless to say I headed straight for the V2x small print, where I read that:
Available for the first time as a fully electric model, new MICRA offers worry-free EV driving that’s perfect for daily life. Available in two battery options – 40kWh and 52kWh – the model offers significant power and range for an urban car:
Battery capacity 40kWh 52kWh Max power 90kW 110kW Max torque 225Nm 245Nm Range 192 miles 253 miles Weight 1400kg 1524kg *all figures subject to homologation
While primarily designed as a car for the urban jungle, the 52kWh battery and impressive 253 miles real-world range means that when done cutting a swathe through busy streets, drivers can escape to the country without range anxiety.
When a charge is needed, new MICRA offers one of the best quick charge options available in the category. Thanks to its 100kW DC charger (or 80kw on the 40kWh version), quick charging from 15%-80% takes a convenient 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, such as speakers, air pumps, or even vacuum cleaners – ideal for owners who will meticulously cherish their MICRA.
The news about the new MICRA’s vehicle-to-load functionality is very welcome of course, as is the part about “battery heating and cooling capability”! However, no mention of any vehicle-to-grid capability is disappointing. Now I cannot wait to hear more about the promised “all-new Nissan LEAF”!