Nissan Stretches e-NV200 Electric Van’s Range 60%

OSLO, Norway – Nissan unveils its new battery-electric compact light-commercial vehicle with a range extended by nearly two-thirds to 173 miles (279 km) on a single charge.

The new 40-kWh battery for the e-NV200 offers 60% extended range without compromising either load space or payload, Nissan says. The EV was introduced at the third Nissan Futures event here.

“With its longer range and excellent cargo capacity, the new e-NV200 is the perfect last-mile delivery solution for urban deliveries and collections,” says Gareth Dunsmore, electric vehicle director-Nissan Europe.

“Given the huge impact that business deliveries/collections and professional drivers have on air quality and traffic congestion, especially in city centers, helping cut the level of (carbon dioxide) emissions they create is a vital part of creating a more sustainable future.”

During the event, Nissan Europe Chairman Paul Willcox calls for more European governments to follow Norway’s progressive lead in promoting EVs. “Nissan invested $5 billion in developing the Leaf (battery-electric car), and now it’s time governments started investing in a cleaner, greener future to benefit all of society,” he says.