Nissan has revealed a longer-range e-NV200 van thanks to the use of new battery tech. 

Nissan world premiere of new longer range e-NV200 van

Unveiled at the Nissan Futures 3.0 event in Oslo, Norway, the upgraded e-NV200 – which will be available to order before the end of 2017 – features a new 40kWh battery that gives the vehicle an extra 100km (62 miles) range, pushing the total to 280km (174 miles) – an increase of 60% – subject to final homologation. The upgrade in the battery comes without any increase in size, crucially meaning there’s no impact on load space or payload.

Nissan said the increased range further opens up the vehicle’s potential for businesses and professional drivers everywhere.

Gareth Dunsmore, electric vehicle director, Nissan Europe, said: “With its longer range and excellent cargo capacity, the new e-NV200 is the perfect last mile delivery solution for urban deliveries and collections. Given the huge impact that business deliveries/collections and professional drivers have on air quality and traffic congestion, especially in city centres, helping cut the level of CO2 emissions they create is a vital part of creating a more sustainable future.”

The unveiling of the e-NV200 comes as Nissan also gave the European premiere of the new LEAF,with a special ‘2.ZERO’ version for Europe. For more of the latest industry news, click here.