Peter Lyon
May 22, 2025
The all-new, sixth-generation Nissan Micra will return to the B-segment in 2025 as a fully-connected, pure EV. No gasoline version will be offered. First going on sale in 1983, the Micra has sold over 6 million units with 2.37 million in Japan and 3.63 million in Europe and other regions.
Its arrival signals the next major step in Nissan’s product offensive in Europe, where the company will introduce four new fully electric models by 2027 as part of its push towards electrification. These include the all-new Micra, followed by the Nissan Leaf, Nissan Juke, and an A-Segment model, as well as the upgraded third generation of Nissan’s unique e-Power technology – to be rolled out on the brand’s best-selling Qashqai crossover.
Available for the first time as a fully electric model, Micra offers EV driving through two battery options – 40kWh and 52kWh – the model offers significant power and range capabilities like 192 miles for the former 40kW version and a healthier 253 miles for the 52kW model. Thanks to its 100kW DC charger (or 80kw on the 40kWh version), quick charging from 15%-80% takes just 30 minutes.
Designed at Nissan’s Design Europe (NDE) in London, the new Micra boasts a refreshed and more stylish exterior look – which kind of looks like it took inspiration from both the MINI and the Fiat 500.
Iconic rounded headlamps protrude from the clean inclined surface angling up from the numberplate to the hood. On unlocking the car, the lights perform a short choreographed “welcome wink” where the front lights pulse from left to right and then right to left. Clever. At the rear, the tail lights are defined by a simple but ornate LED light design – boasting circular lighting elements.
The car’s interior is neat, well laid out and easy to use. This latest generation also hints to its Japanese heritage through subtle hidden design features – including a moulded outline of Japan’s most famous landmark, Mount Fuji, incorporated into the storage space between the front seats.
In addition to its thick three-spoke wheel, the Micra also gets a 10.1 inch configurable hi-resolution screen display. In the centre of the car sits an additional neighbouring 10.1 inch touchscreen display, covering the full width of the dashboard and providing a sleek feel for navigation, audio and phone functions – with the screen slightly orientated towards the driver for seamless interaction.
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Nissan is the most prolific EV maker in Japan, with the new electric Micra arriving as the fourth non-gasoline powered car after the Leaf, Sakura and Ariya SUV. At under 4 metres in length and less than 1.8 metres wide, the new model punches well above its weight, looks cute but familiar thanks to its part MINI, part Fiat styling influence, and boasts a competitive EV powertrain.
