Nissan Micra Re-emerges in Europe as a Battery-Electric Vehicle in the B-Segment
New Nissan Micra Debuts with BEV Powertrain, No Hybrid Plans
Nissan has reintroduced the sixth generation of its popular supermini, the Micra, with a focus on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). The new Micra, built by Nissan's battery-electric-vehicle business unit in Douai, France, comes equipped with two powertrain options, neither of which follows a hybrid configuration.
The top-tier powertrain boasts a 52-kWh battery pack, offering a range of 253 miles (407 km), and 147 hp. On the other hand, the base powertrain features a 40-kWh battery pack, delivering a range of up to 192 miles (309 km) with 120 hp. Notably, the new Micra also features Nissan's one-pedal drive technology.
However, the AmpR Small platform, which underpins the new Micra, is not designed to accommodate combustion engines, hybrids, or exhaust systems. This means that, unlike some other BEVs in the market, the Micra cannot be converted using Horse Powertrain's latest integrated powertrain system.
Nissan's global design chief, Matthew Weaver, emphasised that the design brief for the new Micra was to "look forward, not back." Consequently, the new Micra shares many inner panels with the Renault 5, but the exterior metal panels are different, marking a clear departure from the sporty hatchback retro-styled Renault 5.
Despite the lack of hybrid options, Nissan remains committed to its dual powertrain strategy, such as its e-Power technology. The company believes the BEV solution for the Micra is the right one, aligning with its goal to become an exclusively BEV manufacturer by 2030.
While the conversion of the AmpR Small platform to a hybrid powertrain is theoretically possible with the right engineering, there is no verified information or known projects confirming such capability or ongoing conversion efforts. For definitive answers, one would need to refer to official Nissan or Renault technical publications about the AmpR Small platform, specialist tuners or engineering firms with experience in retrofitting hybrids on this specific platform, or automotive industry reports or announcements about hybrid variants of cars based on AmpR Small.
In conclusion, the new Nissan Micra is a BEV-focused vehicle, offering two powertrain options and adopting a forward-looking design. While the AmpR Small platform's conversion to hybrid is theoretically possible, there is currently no verified information or known projects confirming such capability or ongoing conversion efforts.
- The new Nissan Micra, with a focus on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), falls under the automotive industry's transportation sector, utilizing technology for electric-vehicles (EVs) and cars.
- The top-tier powertrain of the new Micra provides a range of 253 miles (407 km), positioning it as a competitive choice within the industry's lifestyle segment, offering an eco-friendly and efficient driving experience.
- Intriguingly, the AmpR Small platform, which supports the new Micra, has been designed specifically for BEVs, leaving out the option for hybrid or combustion engines, as found in some rival vehicle models in the market.
- Despite the Micra's BEV-only approach, Nissan continues to explore dual powertrain strategies such as e-Power technology in its efforts to transition towards becoming an exclusively BEV manufacturer by 2030, mirroring the global trend toward a more sustainable technology-driven lifestyle.
