Nissan Was Preparing for Electric Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Having launched the Nissan Leaf sedan, Nissan was preparing for Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) or electric-powered van, LCV. Nissan will introduce the new electric cars in sure markets only, including Australia.

Electric MPV is a development of NV200 which was introduced in Geneva Auto Show in 2009. NV200 electric version will be released after the regular version of the MPV.

In addition to electric MPV, Nissan will also be launching a new Infiniti and Land Glicer production version. The latter model, the concept has been exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show in late 2009. But the launch LCV could be before or simultaneously with the launch of the two models.

In conformity with destining as commercial vehicles, LCV electric car will use a similar system with the Nissan Leaf. While the electric motors take owned Renault Kangoo ZE motor. Because most of the Nissan’s stocks owned by Renault Kangoo ZE.

The Electric motor is claimed to be capable to take LCV distance up to 160 kilometers. While charging the battery to the motor is claimed to be quite short, only four hours.