The Nissan Micra, latest model, named internally k15, will probably bring its biggest change and will be fully electric for the first time. Surprisingly, despite the industry-wide trend towards larger vehicles than ever before, the micra has consistently stayed below 4m in length. Today we are reviewing the long-range version of the Nissan Micra EV, which combines a larger 52kWh battery with a 150 hp electric motor that drives the front wheels. Its claimed range exceeds 400 kg on a single charge, which all rivals also seem to be a cited figure for models of similar sizes. Every Micra comes with an 18-inch wheel, despite the trim, while each device level receives its own design, making the wheel an easy way to distinguish between plates.
The rear has a circular lighting theme and comes with a round taillight that protrudes slightly from the bodywork. The small curves at both ends add some character to what could otherwise have been a fairly common LED ring design. If you put occupants of a more common size in front, adults will be able to travel comfortably with the Micra EV.segment. As Small cars do not expect wonders in the Nissan Micra EV in terms of storage space. Its trunk can handle ordinary food items and a couple of bags, but it quickly runs out of room when packed for longer trips. There is a little extra storage space under the floor of the main trunk, which is enough to hide the charging cable and make it invisible.
Folding the rear seats increases the capacity to, so the micra can carry fairly large items. But the numbers tell only part of the story. There is a large step between the trunk floor and the folded seat back, making it almost impossible to use the entire available volume efficiently. That was until we got behind the wheel of the micra. They clearly preferred efficiency over grip, and the micra regularly struggled for traction after we started pushing hard. But even with that limitation, you can feel that there are far more features under it. We live in an era when cameras are everywhere and even cheap ones offer great image quality. Well, the Nissan Micra utilizes a terrible camera that sadly takes ages to reward your patience with the image quality deserving of the 90s CCTV camera system.
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The Nissan Micra is a soft and comfortable car, despite its great handling and cornering prowess. Regardless of the size of the bump or pothole, the micra can slide easily. It shakes the cabin strikingly, but rough crashes are not at any time. Nissan has positioned it along the top edge of the unit itself, so there are no infotainment buttons that are immediately visible around the display. The drop-down menu, like the one on many smartphones, provides quick access to a selection of configurable widgets and after each frequently used drive, the Micra also provides an "eco score" based on your driving. It's mostly a gimmick, but there's also a wide range of apps available for download, thanks to Google-based infotainment that track the highest possible efficiency score or how badly you behaved that can make you think of it.
These include a variety of streaming services, audiobooks, and many other options to keep you entertained while still or on the move if necessary. For what it is, the Nissan Micra EV provides a quiet cabin. Sure, it allows some wind and tire noise at all speeds, but that's what is expected for the segment. Like some rivals, there are no rattles or strange wind turbulence inside, but this is much more important for this kind of vehicle.Brake performance is equally admirable, especially since we were able to replicate the result four times with virtually no change.
Coming to a full stop from 100km/h takes 36m (118'1"), which is a solid result for the class. A set of grippy tires would probably shave a little distance from that figure, but they would also hurt efficiency and range. In the end, Nissan made a clear choice to give preference to the latter. This is the category in which the Nissan Micra EV is really excellent. In almost all categories, the small micra can set a record among the models tested so far in terms of efficiency. Also by having a larger 52kWh battery, Micra manages to cover real distances that are continuously recharged, making it suitable not only for occasional longer trips outside the city but also for urban usage.
To learn our detailed thoughts about Nissan Micra consumption check out our detailed range test article. We've now provided estimates as close to actual performance as possible using the widget real-world testing and complex models below to find the range of the Nissan Micra EV52kWh with every combination of speed and temperature you might need. Even more impressive is the fact that the Micra EV supports both V2L and V2G bi-directional charging, although some larger, more expensive, EVs can cut that time by almost half and this will become increasingly important on longer journeys. These features have proven to be truly useful in a variety of situations and are not yet common among direct rivals, making their inclusion a welcome surprise.
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The small EV market is growing rapidly, and Nissan Micra is now facing competition from all directions. We decided not to include it here because the Renault 5E-Tech is essentially the same car and focuses on some clearer alternatives instead. The first rival is Hyundai Insta. It is inexpensive in the most basic form, but when you start adding options, 2 can be costing similar money. Hyundai offers noticeably more interior space, greater cabin configurability and extra comfort such as a sunroof available. The Micra fights back with significantly more range, a better driving experience and an even more powerful infotainment system.
The second rival is the newly launched Kia EV2. It benefits from Kia's excellent infotainment, while also offering more ground clearance and a wide range of interior and exterior customization options. When comparing similarly equipped versions Micra again objects with a longer range and a slightly lower price. We haven't driven the EV2 yet, so a definitive verdict would be premature. Still, judging by its setup and our previous experience with both brands, we found the Micra to be a more interesting car to throw around. Nissan has a long tradition of building an excellent compact car, and the new Micra EV that it still knows exactly what it is doing It shares much of its hardware with Renault 5E-Tech, but the Micra manages to develop its own character that significantly changes the overall driving experience.
Most importantly One of Renault's other strengths is that it feels more planted and more attractive behind the wheel, while maintaining almost all of Renault's other strengths at a lower price. When it comes to luxury, Micra offers just enough to make the cabin feel pleasant without adding unnecessary features that push prices too high. More importantly, its infotainment system is perfectly suited to the needs of modern drivers, but the Google-based architecture should keep it useful and relevant for years to come. Of course, there are some details that will remove from the otherwise excellent package. The most strange thing is that the gear selector does not have a park location.
Aside from being unnecessarily inconvenient, it also means that you probably need to think twice before taking a quick nap while waiting somewhere, unless you accidentally nudge the accelerator and fancy waking up after introducing the micra to the one that is parked in front. That oddity aside, our overall impression of the Nissan Micra EV52kWh is overwhelmingly positive. This is an efficient, interesting and balanced city EV, with plenty of powerful points, we can recommend to those who are looking for a comfortably compact everyday driver.
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