Nissan Micra EV to debut in September priced from £22,995

Nissan has confirmed that its all-new electric Micra will go on sale in September, with prices starting from £22,995.

The sixth-generation model is also expected to qualify for the Government’s £1,500 plug-in car grant, potentially reducing the entry price to £21,495.

The new Micra will be available with two battery options: a 40kWh version offering a range of up to 198 miles, and a 52kWh version providing up to 260 miles on a single charge.

Power outputs stand at 122HP and 225Nm of torque for the 40kWh version, rising to 150PS and 245Nm for the larger battery variant. Both can be rapid charged from 15 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes using 80kW or 100kW DC chargers, depending on the battery, and all models come with a heat pump as standard.

The Micra sits on the same platform as the newly launched Renault 5 and introduces a range of advanced technologies, including vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, which allows users to power external devices using a standard three-pin plug.

Three trim levels will be available – Engage, Advance and Evolve – with all models featuring a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Advance and Evolve trims add a digital instrument cluster of the same size, along with built-in Google services.

Nissan’s ProPilot assist system is available on the new Micra, offering features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance and emergency braking.

The car also comes equipped with an extensive suite of safety technologies, including Autonomous Emergency Braking, Intelligent Speed Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Intervention, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Driver Monitoring Systems.

The Micra marks the beginning of Nissan’s European product offensive, which will see four new all-electric models launched by 2027. These include replacements for the Leaf and Juke, a new A-segment city car, and the rollout of Nissan’s next-generation e-Power technology in the Qashqai.