2026 Nissan Micra EV arrives
Renault 5 twin gets cute styling and electric-only power, and is one of four Nissan EVs due before the end of 2026The all-new sixth-generation 2026 Nissan Micra EV has launched in Europe, with the 42-year-old nameplate switching to all-electric power for the first time.
One of four Nissan EVs due from now until the end of 2026, the new Nissan Micra will join the new Leaf SUV, battery-powered Juke and an as yet unnamed city car.
Exclusively offered in Europe, the latest Nissan Micra is unlikely to ever return to Australia, where it hasn’t been sold since 2016.
Instead, the Micra EV has been developed alongside the new Renault 5 E-Tech.
Featuring its own design that’s said to be inspired by the Mk3 Micra (K12) that was sold from 2002, the baby Nissan EV gets neat circular LED daytime running lights that are replicated at the rear by round, thin LED taillights.
Those LEDs are said to ‘wink’ when you unlock the car, while elsewhere designers suggest the black cladding around the bumper, arches and lower sills add some ruggedness to the design.
All versions sit on larger 18-inch wheels, while there’s the choice of 14 different colours that include a two-tone paint that blends a colour with either a black or grey roof.
Measuring in at just under 4000mm and with a decent 2540mm wheelbase, within Nissan says there’s just enough space for five adults.
The cabin architecture is identical to the latest R5, with dual 10.1-inch Google-powered screens, although there are specific Nissan home screens.
Boot space isn’t bad too for a small car, with the Micra EV able to swallow up to 326 litres of luggage.
Sharing the same AmpR Small architecture, the Micra comes with either a 90kW/225Nm e-motor that combines with a 40kWh battery for a 308km range, or a punchier 110kW/245Nm e-motor that gets a larger 52kWh battery for a range of up to 408km.
The bigger battery can be charged at up to 100kW using a DC charger, with a 15 to 80 per cent top-up taking around 30 minutes. The smaller power pack can only cope with an 80kW top-up but charging takes around the same time.
Both heat pump and vehicle-to-load capability are standard.
Mirroring what Renault claims for the R5 E-Tech, Nissan says its light weight (1400kg for the base version) plus a multi-link rear suspension means the Micra EV will lead the class for its ride and drive.
Available in European dealers before the end of this year, it’s thought the new Nissan Micra EV might command a premium over the €25,000 ($A44,000) charged for the cheapest Renault 5 E-Tech, but full details will be revealed ahead of the start of Euro sales later this year.
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