Nissan reveals its newest EV, an affordable electric city cruiser with 259 km of range [Images] — SkimNews
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- Nissan unveiled the Pixo EV, reviving the Pixo nameplate it discontinued in 2013 as an entry-level electric city car priced under €20,000 ($23,000) before incentives.
- The Pixo EV uses a 27.5 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery — Nissan's first LFP battery in a European model — delivering up to 259 km (161 miles) of WLTP range.
- Nissan developed the Pixo EV through its Renault partnership, sharing underpinnings with the Renault Twingo; production is slated for Renault's Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia.
- The Pixo EV charges from 15% to 80% in about 28 minutes via a 50 kW DC fast charger, measures 3,796 mm long, and includes Google built-in with Gemini for navigation.
- Nissan equipped the entry-level Pixo EV with advanced driver assistance systems including automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and e-Pedal technology.
- Nissan confirmed the Pixo EV is Europe-only — U.S. buyers are excluded — with market-specific prices to be announced in December; it will sit below the Micra in Nissan's European EV lineup.
- The Pixo EV enters Europe's A-segment as Chinese brands like BYD and Leapmotor drive a surge in low-cost EVs, while Volkswagen (ID. Polo) and Renault (Dacia Spring) mount a counter-offensive.
Why it matters: Nissan enters Europe's budget EV segment below €20,000 — a market where Chinese brands BYD and Leapmotor are gaining share. Built on Renault Twingo underpinnings and produced in Slovenia, the Pixo EV also introduces Nissan's first LFP battery in Europe, signaling a cheaper battery chemistry for entry-level models. U.S. buyers miss out entirely, as the car is explicitly Europe-only.
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