Nissan e-NV200 Electric Van from £13,393 in the UK

Nissan has announced full UK pricing for the e-NV200 battery-powered light commercial vehicle, which starts from £13,393 (€16,462) for the panel van in Acenta trim if the owner also opts for a flexible battery leasing option.

Nissan Bringing Production Version of e-NV200 to Tokyo, Launches in Japan in 2014

Nissan has announced that the e-NV200 electric commercial vehicle will arrive in the Japanese market in 2014, with global sales to follow later on. The e-NV200 is Nissan’s second all-electric model available globally, following the Leaf. Production of the e-NV200 will begin at Nissan’s plant in Barcelona, Spain in mid-2014.

Based on the NV200, the e-NV200 features the powertrain of the Nissan Leaf - an 80kW (107.2HP) synchronous motor that generates 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) of torque with a lithium-ion battery providing the energy.

The company says its electric van has the lowest operating costs in the commercial vehicle segment without compromising the interior space, utility and practicality of conventional NV200 vans. The e-NV200 also provides functions that extend business potential, including a power supply function in the the luggage area for outdoor activities or emergency power, and the advanced telematics system.

Nissan and the government of Yokohama, the company’s hometown, are considering the use of the e-NV200 by the city for its public services vehicles as well as the establishment of a vehicle monitor user program that would be available to all city residents.

There are also similar plans to utilize the e-NV200 in Barcelona for smart transportation purposes, such as for taxis. For this, the Spanish city plans to install a quick charger network and dedicated EV parking areas to support the taxis. The e-NV200 will be on display at Nissan’s booth at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.

By Dan Mihalascu

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Nissan to Offer Personalized Graphic Wraps for 2012 NV Vans

As well as releasing pricing for its all-new 2012 NV Commercial Van, Nissan also announced a partnership agreement with Original Wraps to provide future owners of the van with personalized graphics. The Japanese maker said the application will be available through the Nissan Commercial Vehicle website in January 2011. The graphics are printed on automotive grade 3M Scotchprint On-Demand vinyl and are laminated for protection and fade resistance. They can also be removed without causing any damage to the van's paint job.