Nissan’s Micra looks way better as an EV with an ‘audacious’ design and surprising range

The Micra is back and better than ever. Nissan introduced the sixth-gen Micra on Wednesday, now an EV with an “audacious” new look, advanced tech, and over 250 miles (408 km) of driving range. Here’s our first look at Nissan’s new electric car.

Nissan unveils the new Micra EV with +250 miles range

After years of teasing an electric Micra replacement, Nissan finally unveiled the new EV on Wednesday. The Nissan Micra EV arrives with a stylish new design and plenty of upgrades.

The iconic compact car returns for its sixth generation with an “audacious” new look closer to that of an SUV. The EV model stands more upright than the iconic Micra of the past. It also gains wider wheel arches and a redesigned front end, giving it a more modern or “electrified” feel.

Nissan’s designers call the new waistline, or where the front headlight lens curves into the side, the “ice cream scoop.”

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If you can’t see why, the company said it’s “reminiscent of the shape a scoop would make if dragged across the surface of untouched ice cream.

The interior has also been revamped with dual 10.1″ navigation and driver display screens and a three-spoke steering wheel. Nissan included hidden design features based on Mount Fuji in the storage space between the front seats.

Revamped inside and out

Nissan’s new electric Micra is its second vehicle in Europe with Google built-in and Nissan Connect for seamless streaming and navigation.

Although it’s less than 4 meters (157″) long, Nissan promises the Micra EV “punches well above its weight” with up to 1,106 liters of interior space.

The electric city car will be available with two battery options: 40 kWh or 52 kWh, providing a WLTP driving range of 310 km (192 miles) and 408 km (253 miles). That’s a big upgrade from the outgoing LEAF EV, which had a range of up to 270 km (167 miles) from a 40 kWh battery pack.

With a 100 kW DC charger, the new Nissan Micra EV can recharge from 15% to 80% in about 30 minutes. It will also include vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities, which can power electronics, home appliances, camping sites, and other electrical devices.

The new Nissan Micra EV will go on sale in Europe later this year. Check back soon for more info, including prices, which will be revealed closer to launch.

After the electric Micra, Nissan will launch the new LEAF, Juke, and electric Qashqai models as it expands its European EV lineup.

The new Nissan Micra EV follows BYD’s introduction of its best-selling electric car in Europe on Wednesday. BYD’s Seagull EV is rebranded as the “Dolphin Mini” in Europe, and prices start at 23,000 euros ($26,000).

Will the Nissan Micra EV compete with BYD’s low-cost Dolphin Mini? It will be interesting to see Europe’s top-selling electric cars next year when both of them roll out. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.