Are there 100% electric versions of the Nissan Juke and Qashqai?

After a successful hybridization of its SUVs, Nissan is stepping up its game and preparing a 100% electric offensive for its lineup.

The Japanese manufacturer Nissan was very advanced in the electric vehicle field, notably with its Nissan Leaf which was introduced in 2009. Well before the Renault Zoe. This compact sedan previously featured a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 21.5 kWh net, allowing it an range of 175 km according to the old NEDC standards.

With the second generation introduced in 2018, Nissan offers a more refined and ambitious Leaf, now capable of covering up to 385 km with its 56 kWh battery. But competitors have caught up and significantly surpassed the Japanese model, whose career is now quite discreet in our region. That’s why Nissan does not plan to give it a third chance and now focuses on the large and luxurious Ariya SUV (read the full review of the Nissan Ariya on Mobiwisy) to increase sales volume.

Successfully converted to e-Power hybridization, the traditional Juke, Qashqai, and X-Trail feature an electric motor that drives the wheels, while the internal combustion engine acts only as an electricity generator. However, the high demand for 100% electric vehicles may shake up the manufacturer’s product plan a bit.

Range Greater Than 500 km?

To this end, Nissan will soon offer 100% electric versions of its best-sellers, based on the CMF-EV platform introduced by the Ariya and the Renault Megane E-Tech 100% Electric.

The first model to be launched will be the Juke in 2025, followed by the Nissan Qashqai and Nissan X-Trail by 2027. Technological advancements could allow these Japanese models to exceed 500 km of range and benefit from a new generation of batteries capable of charging at theoretical speeds of 400 kW.

Source: Autocar

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