Nissan has set the starting price of its new electric Micra at £22,995 in the UK, with customer orders opening on 1 September.
The compact EV, which shares its AmpR Small platform with the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, matches its sibling’s entry-level pricing in the British market.
The base ‘Engage’ trim comes with a 40 kWh battery and a 90 kW motor. The 52 kWh battery option is available only from the mid-range ‘Advanced’ trim, priced at £26,995, or the top-spec ‘Evolve’ version at £29,865.
Nissan said it expects the Micra, built in France by Renault, to qualify for the UK’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant, although this has yet to be confirmed by the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles.
“Micra is the first of four new fully electric models to arrive on the Nissan line up and we are incredibly excited to be pricing it so competitively,” said James Taylor, Managing Director of Nissan GB. “Micra is a key strategic model for Nissan, and based on the positive reviews, exciting design, attractive price and a class-leading product, I am looking forward to seeing lots of new Micras on the road soon.”