- All-new Nissan MICRA receives the maximum five-star Sustainability Rating from independent vehicle assessment organisation Green NCAP
- MICRA scores 9.3 out of 10 for Energy Efficiency and 10 out of 10 for Greenhouse Gases, with Green NCAP also rating its Cold Winter Performance as “Good”
- Five-star result provides independent recognition of MICRA's environmental performance as a compact, all-electric vehicle designed for European customers
London, UK – The all-new electric Nissan MICRA has earned a five-star Sustainability Rating from Green NCAP, the highest score awarded by the independent environmental assessment programme.
The rating recognises MICRA's strong environmental performance across key areas including Air quality, Energy efficiency and Greenhouse gas emissions. Unlike many assessments, Green NCAP also considers a vehicle's full life cycle, from production and use through to end-of-life treatment, providing customers with an independent measure of its overall environmental impact.
What does the all-new MICRA's five-star Green NCAP rating mean?
Green NCAP's five-star Sustainability Rating represents its highest level of environmental performance, with this reserved for what it describes as “very good electric vehicles”.
The all-new MICRA electric vehicle (EV) achieved strong results across the board during NCAP testing. It scored 9.3 out of 10 for Energy Efficiency and 10 out of 10 for Greenhouse Gases. Green NCAP also rated its Cold Weather Performance as ”Good”.
How do the all-new MICRA's compact dimensions support efficiency and everyday usability?
Conceived as a fun, compact and agile electric car, the all-new MICRA measures under four metres long and less than 1.8 metres wide, making it easy to operate on European streets, whilst still meeting the elite sustainability performance outlined in Green NCAP.
Customers can choose between 40kWh and 52kWh battery versions, providing up 196 miles and 257 miles of WLTP range respectively, depending on market specification. The 40kWh battery supports up to 80kW DC charging, while the 52kWh version supports up to 100kW. Regenerative braking and Nissan's e‑Pedal technology also ensure efficient everyday driving. Further underlining its efficiency credentials, MICRA achieves a consumption rate of up to 4.38 mi/kWh.
How is MICRA designed for European customers?
The sixth-generation MICRA was developed specifically with European customers in mind and marks the nameplate’s transformation into a fully EV. Its compact footprint is well suited to Europe’s urban environments and narrow streets, while its range and charging capability give customers the flexibility to travel beyond the city when needed.
Its exterior was created at Nissan Design Europe in London, giving the model its distinctive Nissan identity. Pronounced wheel arches and signature lighting give the car an expressive character that builds on the personality established across five previous generations of MICRA.
Inside, connected technologies support everyday usability, including NissanConnect with Google built-in, route planning incorporating charging stops.
Clíodhna Lyons, Region Vice President, Product, Brand & Marketing Strategy, Nissan AMIEO, said:
“The all-new MICRA shows how our electrification strategy is translating into vehicles designed around the needs of European customers. Its five-star Green NCAP Sustainability rating provides important independent recognition of the efficiency we set out to deliver, alongside the distinctive design, useful range and everyday usability customers expect from MICRA.
“As we continue to expand our electrified line-up in Europe, we are giving customers a choice of 100% electric and hybrid models – including leading hybrid e‑POWER technology, to suit different needs and lifestyles. MICRA is an important part of that portfolio, bringing distinct Nissan character to electric mobility.”
How does the Alliance support the all-new MICRA?
Developed in partnership with Renault, the all-new MICRA demonstrates how Nissan is using the scale of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance to develop electric vehicles efficiently for Europe while retaining a distinct Nissan identity.
This approach represents a key part of Nissan’s future Vision of leveraging partnerships to ensure vehicles are brought to market quicker, to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Green NCAP rating has the all-new Nissan MICRA received?
A: The all-new electric Nissan MICRA has received Green NCAP's maximum five-star Sustainability Rating, with an overall score of 94% alongside a Clean Air score of 9.1 out of 10 Energy Efficiency score of 9.3 out of 10 and a Greenhouse Gases score of 10 out of 10
Q: What is a five-star Green NCAP Sustainability Rating?
A: Five stars is the highest Sustainability Rating awarded by Green NCAP, reflecting what the award’s website describes as an “overall excellent performance”. Its methodology assesses vehicle environmental performance across Clean Air, Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gases, incorporating environmental impacts across the vehicle lifecycle.
Q: What is the driving range of the all-new Nissan MICRA?
A: The all-new Nissan MICRA is available with 40kWh and 52kWh battery options, offering up to 196 miles and 257 miles of WLTP driving range respectively, depending on specification. The two battery options allow customers to select the combination of range and battery capacity that best suits their driving needs.
Q: Where is the all-new Nissan MICRA designed and built?
A: The all-new MICRA was developed for European customers, with its exterior created at Nissan Design Europe in London. It is produced at the Ampere ElectriCity plant in Douai, France, using the AmpR Small electric-vehicle platform.
Q: What role did the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance play in developing the new Nissan MICRA?
A: The all-new MICRA was developed through the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance using shared EV expertise and Ampere's AmpR Small electric-vehicle platform. Nissan combined these Alliance assets with a distinctive exterior created by Nissan Design Europe, demonstrating how shared vehicle development and production can support efficiency while preserving Nissan’s individual identity.
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About Nissan AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania)
Nissan aims to become a truly sustainable company, driving towards a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world.
Sustainability is at the core of Nissan’s long-term vision, Ambition 2030. Responding to critical environmental, societal and customer needs, this strategy sets out to deliver electrified models and technological innovation in key markets globally, empowering mobility and beyond. Ambition 2030 supports Nissan’s goal which is to be carbon neutral across the life cycle of its products and operations by 2050. The Nissan AMIEO region, with EV36Zero at its centre, is primed to accelerate the shift to an electrified future.
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