Nissan’s all-new electric car based on a Tiida-based prototype will be unveiled this Sunday. Before a mass roll-out in 2012, the EV will go on sale in Japan in 2010 and in the UK in 2011. Nissan’s self-developed electric motor delivers 107bhp and 206lb ft of torque. Powering the EV is a 24kWh laminated compact lithium ion battery pack that’s tucked under the floor ensuring that your cabin or cargo space isn’t limited.
Reducing drag is a battery layout that allows smooth underfloor air flow. A regenerative brake system recharges the battery during deceleration and braking, helping the car achieve a range of just under 100 miles on a full charge. Nissan claims that since its battery is housed in a frame, the car’s rigidity is boosted. It also minimizes vibration and improves the car’s handling. Get a load of the car’s sophisticated IT system that shows how far drivers can get on the current charge via the sat-nav and also provides the locations of charging stations.
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