Nissan To Introduce Range-Extended EV Of Note In Japan
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Nissan will soon be introducing to the Japanese market a new range-extended electric version of the Note, according to recent reports which Nissan has declined to confirm.
The range-extended version of the compact hatchback will apparently be going on sale in November, according to the leak. The starting price for the model will reportedly be somewhere around ¥2 million ($19,000).
While the Chevy Bolt (Vauxhall/Opel Ampera-e) won’t be released in the Japanese market, the timing draws a parallel with the soon-to-be-released American long-range electric vehicle (EV).
While the LEAF might not function as a competitor to the Bolt, a range-extended version of the Note could provide a compelling alternative for some, amongst those who prefer to stick with the Nissan brand.
The range-extended model will be a variant of the Nissan Note subcompact hatchback, and will go on sale in the company’s home market in November, according to Nikkei Asian Review. It describes a Note model in which "the wheels will only get power from the battery," but gives few other details.
Given the choice of the Note as the model to offer a range-extended version of, it’s unclear what Nissan’s plans are for the American market. The Versa Note doesn’t sell well in the U.S.
The range-extended version of the compact hatchback will apparently be going on sale in November, according to the leak. The starting price for the model will reportedly be somewhere around ¥2 million ($19,000).
While the Chevy Bolt (Vauxhall/Opel Ampera-e) won’t be released in the Japanese market, the timing draws a parallel with the soon-to-be-released American long-range electric vehicle (EV).
While the LEAF might not function as a competitor to the Bolt, a range-extended version of the Note could provide a compelling alternative for some, amongst those who prefer to stick with the Nissan brand.
The range-extended model will be a variant of the Nissan Note subcompact hatchback, and will go on sale in the company’s home market in November, according to Nikkei Asian Review. It describes a Note model in which "the wheels will only get power from the battery," but gives few other details.
Given the choice of the Note as the model to offer a range-extended version of, it’s unclear what Nissan’s plans are for the American market. The Versa Note doesn’t sell well in the U.S.
