- Zero-emission last mile delivery gains momentum as upgraded Nissan e-NV200 enjoys strong sales throughout Europe
- All-electric van achieves 7,000 orders since January 2018, a 128% increase compared to the same period in 2017
- Advanced new 40 kWh battery offers 60% greater range on single charge without compromise in load capacity
HANNOVER, Germany – The growing demand for zero-emission commercial vehicles across Europe has enabled the Nissan e-NV200 to secure strong sales across the continent.
High demand – particularly from delivery, transport and private hire businesses across Europe – has led to 7,000 new 40 kWh e-NV200 customer orders since launch in January 2018. That's a 128% increase compared to same period in 2017.
Among the recent orders, three taxi companies in The Netherlands have ordered a total of 50 new Nissan e-NV200 Evalia, the seven-seat passenger variant, to operate in the Rotterdam area.
Across Europe, businesses are operating against a backdrop of more stringent emission regulations and vehicle usage restrictions. For commercial and personal users the e-NV200 has proven to be a versatile and capable zero-emission solution. When taking into account both van and passenger-carrying versions, the e-NV200 was Europe's best-selling electric model in 2016 and 2017.
The e-NV200 combines the best features of Nissan's multi-award-winning NV200 van and the Nissan LEAF, the leading electric vehicle globally. The e-NV200 offers a fully electric powertrain, smart onboard technologies and multiple cabin configurations which can be tailored to meet both private and business needs.
Under the new Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) homologation procedure, the upgraded Nissan e-NV200's advanced 40kWh battery delivers 200 km of range on the Combined Cycle and up to 301 km on the Urban City Cycle. This represents a 60% range improvement from a single charge over the previous generation.
The upgraded battery's sophisticated design means the model has retained its excellent cargo capacity and payload, allowing customers to transport up to two Euro pallets or a load weighing up to 705 kg for the cargo van.
The Nissan e-NV200 also stands out in the marketplace with its unique bi-directional charging capability. This allows e- NV200 customers to use their vehicle batteries to store electricity, connect to and power their business, or even sell back excess electricity to help balance their local energy grid.
This Vehicle-to-Grid Technology (V2G) has been extensively piloted in Denmark and is now becoming a commercial reality. Innovate UK will shortly launch a program of 2,000 charger units for residential and commercial application.
Gareth Dunsmore, electric vehicle director, Nissan Europe, said: "The new e-NV200's blend of practicality, refinement and performance makes it the ideal tool for businesses to carry out their daily activities easily and sustainably, enabling them to maximize their operational efficiency and contribute to a cleaner future."
He added: "The success of both variants truly demonstrates the appeal and quality of the e-NV200, showing how effectively electric vehicles can be used in a range of day-to-day conditions.
"With the van fleet size on Europe's roads growing rapidly due to the 'Amazon generation' online ordering, it's critical that this impact is mitigated by using smart, zero emission last mile delivery vans such as the Nissan e-NV200."
Introduced in 2014, the Nissan e-NV200 has been growing in popularity ever since, with over 17,500 units sold. The upgraded 40 kWh version, unveiled in October 2017, is a key pillar in Nissan's wider commitment to reduce the level of C O2 emissions in city centres caused by professional drivers making deliveries and collections.
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About Nissan in Europe
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About Nissan in the UK
- Nissan Sunderland Plant produces the Nissan Qashqai, Juke, Infiniti Q30 and the 100% electric Nissan LEAF Production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles began in 2012
- Total plant volume since 1986 stands at more than 9 million units with 80 per cent of production exported to over 100 markets worldwide
- Total investment made and announced since then is over £4.0 billion 495,645 units were produced at Sunderland plant in 2017
- Employment in Nissan's UK design studio (Paddington, London), technical centre (Cranfield Bedfordshire), manufacturing plant (Sunderland, Tyne and Wear) and sales and marketing operations (Maple Cross, Hertfordshire) now totals more than 8,000.
- A further 28,000 jobs in Nissan's UK supply chain and 4,000 in its UK dealer network takes the total British jobs supported by Nissan to more than 40,000
About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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