Small EV, Big Range: New 2026 Nissan Micra Electric Shocks The City

The all-new Nissan Micra has left the show floor and hit real streets, and it immediately feels like it belongs there. In Rotterdam traffic it comes across as quick to react yet calm, with the kind of simple, low-stress rhythm that makes daily driving easier rather than busier. You sense the effort behind the engineering the moment you turn the wheel.

Underneath, a multi link rear suspension, a low-mounted battery, and direct steering do the heavy lifting. Turn-in is clean, body movement is tidy, and the chassis settles quickly even when the road does not. Instant torque makes short work of tight gaps and uphill merges, and that grounded feel gives you confidence to dart down a side street or relax on a longer run.

The AmpR small-car platform keeps overhangs short and the footprint compact, but the Micra never feels flimsy. Curb weight lands around 1,500 kg, and it uses that mass well. A 2.54 m wheelbase helps ride stability and interior space, while an impressively usable 326 liters of boot room means a grocery run does not need Tetris skills. Need to bring more? It can tow up to 500 kg for bikes, a small trailer, or a weekend project.

Power comes from two battery choices tuned for real life rather than brochure heroics. The 40 kilowatt hour pack is rated up to 198 miles on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure, ideal for city duty and short commutes. Step up to 52 kilowatt hours and you are looking at up to 260 miles under the same procedure, which makes spontaneous detours feel easy rather than risky.

Charging is painless. Both variants support direct current fast charging up to 100 kilowatts, so a coffee stop can give you a meaningful top-up. Vehicle to Load lets you power small devices at a campsite or job site, and the car is engineered for Vehicle to Grid integration once your local energy provider supports it. It is not just electric for the sake of it; it is electric with options.

Design plays its part. Styled at Nissan Design Europe in London, the Micra wears purposeful 18 inch wheels, pronounced shoulders, and tapered surfacing with flush details that reduce visual noise. The stance hints at a low center of gravity, so what you see from the outside is what you feel from the driver’s seat: poise, not drama.

Inside, the Micra is confident without being precious. The driving position is low, sightlines are clean, and the technology feels integrated rather than bolted on. Dual 10.1 inch screens balance clarity and control, the materials are soft where your hands land, and ambient lighting sets a relaxed tone after dark. It is the kind of space you settle into rather than fuss over.

The digital experience is day-to-day ready. Google built in brings Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Play Store right to the car, so your voice commands feel natural and your navigation stays current. With the NissanConnect app you can precondition the cabin, check battery status, and map routes with charging stops already considered.

Safety and assistance tech cover the basics you expect and the extras you appreciate. Adaptive cruise control, parking support, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Departure Warning deliver steady confidence in busy traffic or on a late-night drive home.

There is a bigger story, too. Micra is the opening chapter in Nissan’s European push to launch four fully electric models by 2027, alongside the next Leaf, the upcoming Juke, and a new A-segment car. Layer in the brand’s e-Power know-how across other models, and you can see the strategy lining up.

If you are in the United Kingdom, orders are open now with prices starting from £21,495 including a £1,500 government grant. Deliveries are expected to begin in January 2026. Example offers reference a 48 month term with 8,000 miles per year and a £4,000 customer deposit.