Nissan Pixo revealed for Europe, not Australia
Renault Twingo twin revives an old Nissan name and could cost less than £20,000 in the UKThe News
The Nissan Pixo has returned as a small electric car for Europe, joining the new Micra and Leaf among the brand’s EVs set to bypass Australia.
The Key Details
- The Pixo shares its foundations with the Renault Twingo EV and will be built in Slovenia
- A 27.5kWh battery provides up to 259km of WLTP range
- Its electric motor produces 60kW
- Standard 50kW DC charging takes the battery from 15 to 80 per cent in approximately 28 minutes
- European deliveries start in early 2027, with pricing due from December 2026
The Finer Details
Nissan has revived the Pixo name for its return to Europe’s smallest car segment. The original Pixo was a petrol-powered city car sold there until 2013; its successor is an EV developed with alliance partner Renault.
Based on the new Twingo, the Pixo sits below the Renault 5-based electric Micra in Nissan’s European range. Autocar expects it to start at about £18,000 ($A36,000) in the UK, although Nissan has yet to confirm pricing.
Nissan says it designed the Pixo, which will be produced alongside the Twingo at Renault’s Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia. At 3796mm long, it is intended primarily for city use, while its 356-litre boot expands to 1221 litres with the rear seats folded.
The 27.5kWh lithium iron phosphate battery is the first fitted to a Nissan model in Europe. Both 50kW DC charging and 11kW AC charging are standard across the range.
Nissan has also outlined autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, e-Pedal driving, Google built-in and connected services through its MyNissan app. Final equipment levels will vary between European markets.
The Road Ahead
The Pixo is another European Nissan EV Australian buyers are set to miss, alongside the new Micra and Leaf. The business case for these vehicles is proving tough.
Instead, Nissan Australia’s attention is shifting towards China, which will supply new models including the Frontier Pro ute.
European pricing and market specifications will be announced from December, ahead of the Pixo’s first customer deliveries in early 2027.
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