It is still a concept car, but the E-NV200 van has debuted worldwide in the Hanover hall, providing a clear indication of the appearance and technical conception of the vehicle that will finally enter into production.
Its sophisticated electrical propulsion system is based on the advanced laminated lithium -ion batteries and the electric motor that equips the Nissan Leaf, the best -selling electrical tourism in history.
That means that in addition to achieving autonomy similar to that of the Nissan Leaf, E-NV200 operators can recharge the battery of their vans at 80% of their capacity in just 30 minutes thanks to their fast recharge system, which ensures that it must be stopped for a very short time, something vital in a work vehicle. In addition, their use costs will be much lower in reducing fuel spending and lengthening maintenance intervals.
And what is even better, the E-NV200 may allocate the energy stored in its batteries to feed electrical tools and equipment ... so that a conveniently equipped E-N200 could be used, for example, as a mobile restaurant or as a mobile workshop.
Thanks to the arrangement of the battery pack just below the load floor, the center of gravity is reduced while maintaining the same load capacity as the normal NV200.
Despite its compact dimensions, the E-NV200 will have a leading internal volume in its segment with 4.2 cubic meters and a great practicality since in that space it is possible to load two euro pallets between the wheel steps and the load length of 2 meters facilitates the location of 20 standard euro boxes. Its trimmed width, however, will facilitate the E-NV200 slide more easily through the congested streets of current cities.
The silent zero emissions power comes from a built lithium -ion battery using 48 compact modules and a high -response synchronous engine of 80 kW and current AC that generates 280 nm torque. The engine delivers this amount of torque from the start -up providing an instant acceleration and a silent rolling.
Nissan's next zero emission vehicle (the second of the four promised for 2014) has already proven its value during the tests carried out in real use of use. A small NV200 fleet fed by batteries have been tested by logistics companies such as Fedex.
Prototype tests, which began in 2011, continue during this year 2012. "The feedback received from drivers and companies that have used the vehicle in their daily work routines has provided us with vital information that we have incorporated into the production version to ensure that it meets, and even exceeds, all its needs and requirements" explains Hideto Murakami.
Thanks to the reduction of mobile mechanical parts, maintenance periods are marked significantly.
E-NV200 appearance
, the E-NV200 is distinguished from the rest of the NV200 with a design of the Nissan Ev family that matches it with the Nissan Leaf thanks to the situation in the front of the recharge spring. The logos are highlighted in blue and the front is enhanced by the LED diurnal headlights.
Inside, the cabin has an EV identity with elements enhanced in blue and a specific instrumentation of an electric vehicle. Its advanced telematics will also facilitate a better use of a fleet of electric vans and achieve unthinkable productivity to date.
In addition to how closed van, the E-NV200 will be available as a combi vehicle for passengers and in evaluation version, for seven occupants and oriented to family use.
"The E-NV200 is a brilliant and innovative incorporation into our range of commercial vehicles that is already one of the largest in the market," says Hideko Murakami.
