2025 Nissan Micra: famous supermini makes all-electric return

Nissan has revealed its next-generation Micra, promising an ‘unpretentious’ supermini designed for Europe.

The 2025 Nissan Micra is the first electrified version of the brand’s B-segment supermini and will arrive towards the end of this year as a rival to the Renault 5, Fiat 500, Citroen C3 and Mini Cooper.

A replacement for the now discontinued petrol model, the new Micra is 100% electric and acts as the brand’s entry-point EV, with prices expected to start at less than £25,000. Later this year it will be joined by a new Nissan Leaf and in 2026 we’ll see an all-electric Juke, Qashqai and a new, affordable A-segment hatchback.

Nissan says that the sixth-generation Micra will honour the “stylish and unpretentious” nature of previous models but with the latest technology and some of the best range, performance and space in its class.

Despite the Nissan badge, the Micra is based on Renault’s AmpR Small platform and will be assembled at Renault’s Douai factory in northern France, alongside the closely related Renault 5.

Like the Renault 5, the 2025 Nissan Micra will come with two powertrain options. Entry-level cars will use a 40kWh battery and 118bhp motor, while higher-specification models will get the R5’s 52kWh battery and 148bhp motor. In the Micra, the smaller battery should return around 192 miles of range, while the bigger battery will offer 253 miles – one mile more than the R5. Charging maxes out at 100kW, meaning a 10-80% top-up in 30 minutes, and all versions feature vehicle-to-load capability.

The Micra’s connection to the R5 is clear in certain lines of the body shape but Nissan’s designers have been busy giving it a character of its own.

In honour of previous generations of Micra, particularly the third-generation K12, the new model has oval headlights split by the bonnet line. The bonnet also sits higher than the Renault’s for a chunkier look. It’s a similar story at the rear, where the R5’s angular approach has been softened with split oval tail lights and a bold Nissan script across the tailgate, plus an “ice cream” scoop line running front-to-rear beneath the windows. The front and rear bumpers are more pronounced, with vertical running lights and an SUV-inspired black finish that extends to thicker protection panels on the lower doors.

Inside, apart from the Nissan badge, it’s all very Renault. That means a 10.1-inch digital instrument panel and 10.1-inch infotainment screen running on Android Automotive. Three upholstery options offer a more muted palette than the Renault’s vibrant options and are mated to three trim levels – Modern, Audacious, and Chill. There’s also 48-colour ambient lighting.

There’s no word on UK specification yet but we do know all versions will get 18-inch alloy wheels, LED lights, and there will be a choice of 14 exterior colours, plus a suite of driver assistance including adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.