Now, Nissan has teamed up with Mitsubishi to launch in 2022 a mini EV, especially made for the Japanese auto market. What is a mini vehicle? The so-called “minivehicle” is under 3.4 meters long, 1.4 meters wide, and 1.6 meters high, meaning that it’s well- suited to Japan’s cramped urban traffic. It’s designed as a four-seater, but, based on its dimensions, we can’t expect too much interior space. According to Nissan’s press release, It’s said to have a 20kWh battery capacity, which sounds a bit small compared to current EV standards at 60-100kWh. But although this battery wouldn’t be sufficient to take a road trip, it gives the car a pretty good range for small daily trips, which corresponds to Nissan’s vision. Plus, the vehicle can provide electricity from its battery to a home, and can act as a mobile power source in cases of emergency. It will also come available with a variety of advanced tech features, including driverless valet parking, remote door lock/unlock, and virtual personal assistant. The minivehicle’s price is expected to start at 2 million yen ($18,201), excluding subsidies. If you’re curious to see what the mini EV will look like, you can check out the video below, which showcases the car when it was still a concept in 2019. Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up?
