The Micra returns as an electric car - and Nissan has revealed what it costs
The Nissan Micra is back and this time the supermini with an illustrious 40-year history has gone electric.
Nissan has provided new pricing details of the compact electric car it hopes will help transform its dwindling fortunes - and it's good news for drivers who don't want to splash too much cash.
The Japanese manufacturer has now revealed the cheap price tag of its new Micra EV, which brings back a nameplate familiar to many Britons.
The new Micra will be priced below £23,000, to compete against the likes of the new Renault 5, as manufacturers introduce w widner range of cheaper EVs to entice people into going electric.
Since it first launched in 1983, the Micra has been a much-loved car among British drivers.
It has won fans across the generations over four decades, as an easy-to-drive car for learners, an affordable hatchback for families, and a runaround for older motorists.
And Nissan will be hoping the electric reincarnation will become the same for a new generation of eco-conscious motorists, young and old.
The 100% Electric Micra is one of three new Nissan EVs scheduled for release before the end of next year.
In May, Nissan announced disastrous financial results - posting a £3.8billion loss - and a £1.3billion-saving recovery strategy to balance its books.
This came just a week before it presented the first-look at the Micra. At the time the Sunderland based brand wouldn't divulge the price of its supermini EV.
When the sixth generation Micra ceased production in the middle of 2023 it cost around £17,300. Despite inflation and the higher cost of EVs, Nissan isn't charging a huge amount more for the entry-level version if its shiny new EV.
| Grade | 40kWh | 52kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Engage | £22,995 | - |
| Advanced | £24,995 | £26,995 |
| Evolve | - | £29,865 |
There are two battery options - 40kWh and 52kWh - and three 'grades': Engage, Advanced and Evolve.
The Micra range starts from £22,995 for the 40kWh Engage model and goes up to £29,865 for the 52kWh Evolve model.
The full price table can be seen below but it's important to note that the All-New Micra is expected to qualify for a £1,500 Government Electric Car Grant, and the prices listed don't yet include that discount.
The timing for when the Government will confirm the grant for Nissan is not yet known but Micra orders don't open until 1 September 2025, so hopefully buyers will see it approved before then.
The Nissan Micra through the years
The new Micra has better range than expected
Along with the pricing, Nissan has announced that further testing has highlighted that the Micra's range figures are better than initially anticipated. Not range news you hear every day.
The official range now reaches 260 miles for the 52kWh battery and 198 miles for the 40kWh battery, i.e. a respective gain of +7 and +6 miles of range compared to the initial announcement. While not a big difference every mile counts.
Is it simply a Renault 5 in disguise?
Given Nissan's established collaboration with the French Renault Group, it's hardly shocking that the Micra will be manufactured using a common platform to minimise expenses.
The good news is that it will be based on what is the standout electric car in 2025.
Nissan confirmed it is indeed very similar to the new Renault 5 E-TechIt's grabbed the attention of experienced car reviewers and everyday drivers alike, who are loving its quirky style and fantastic handling. Sawruk mentioned it uses the R5 as a 'base car' but 'isn't replicating' its French counterpart.
While the latest electric Micra clearly takes inspiration from its predecessors, the manufacturer is calling it aA revamped Micra" and "definitely not a throwback design.
Nonetheless, Nissan's design chief, Bert Dehaes, reckons the latest Micra possesses 'timeless qualities' and 'iconic signatures' reminiscent of older models, especially the K12 (sold from 2002 to 2010), which 'translate to a new generation'.
This takes inspiration from the 'bug eye' headlights at the front and the 'gelato scoop' shape that connects the front and back doors.
However, the most significant alteration is probably the Micra's increased size, a deliberate move to appeal to a wider range of families.
Elodie Sawruk, the Micra project manager, has strongly reaffirmed the Micra's position, describing it as a 'solid, robust SUV looking car' boasting 'an iconic heritage inspired design' but with 'modern surprises' thrown in.
A brief look inside gives you the definite impression that it's been cobbled together; the materials are the same as those used in the Renault, it's got an identical 10-inch dual screen arrangement (on the fancier models, seven and 10-inch screens on the more basic ones), and it runs the same software.
Nonetheless, a handful of Mount Fuji images are scattered throughout the interior, just to jog passengers' memories that they're in a Nissan.
The Micra stretches about 11cm further than its French equivalent when you look at it from the outside. It's also got a sturdier feel, thanks to a broader build and side panelling that hints at an SUV design. What's more, every single body panel is made specifically for the Micra.
However, the most significant likeness to the R5 lies in its powertrain...
