Another inexpensive electric car is ready to be unveiled later this year as Nissan looks to boost EV sales. Nissan will unveil a new Micra EV as its newest low-cost electric car.
Nissan has been teasing an electric Micra successor for several years now. The new EV was previewed as a part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance.
Over two years ago, the corporate claimed, “This all-new model will be designed by Nissan and engineered and manufactured by Renault using our new common platform.”
The entry-level EV was a part of the Alliance’s plans to invest 23 billion euros ($24.5 billion) over a five-year period to kick off its EV offensive. Nissan unveiled its own business update last month as it looks to cut costs and introduce inexpensive EVs.
Nissan’s new “Arc” marketing strategy goals for “significant next-generation EV cost reduction” through its partnerships and technology.
The automaker is preparing to launch five new electric cars soon. In November, Nissan revealed an up to £3bn ($3.8B) investment to construct three new EVs at its Sunderland factory, including an electric Juke, Qashqai, and its LEAF successor.
Nissan Micra EV to arrive as a new low-cost option
However, Nissan will kick things off with the Micra EV, which shall be unveiled later this year. It shall be Nissan’s latest low-cost electric car as it looks to satisfy growing demand.
Although Nissan has yet to reveal full details, it’s expected to ride on the identical AmpR Small Platform used to power the Renault 5. The Renault features up to 249 miles range from a 52 kWh battery, and the Nissan Micra EV is predicted to boast similar numbers.
It could also offer smaller battery options, like 40 kWh, good for 186 miles range, at a lower cost point.
According to Auto Express, the Micra EV shall be the primary of Nissan’s new electric car lineup. The new low-cost EVs’ design is predicted to be closer to that of the Ariya, as sources have also indicated with the new LEAF.
Nissan said it goals to reduce the prices of its new electric models by 30% by developing “EVs in families, integrating powertrains, utilizing next-gen manufacturing, group sourcing, and battery innovations.”
The automaker expects that by specializing in these areas, its electric cars will achieve price parity with gas-power vehicles by 2030 (if not sooner).
Nissan also plans to introduce new EV batteries, such as all-solid-state, to gain a competitive advantage. It kicked off construction on its new all-solid-state EV battery pilot line this week.
Credit : electrek.co
