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PluginIndia Electric Vehicles

Nissan e-NV200 - The Game Changer

30/3/2014

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by Johnson
First unveiled in India at the Auto Expo earlier this year, the Nissan Evalia also called the e-NV200 is a hugely promising multipurpose vehicle (MPV), which has proven its mettle overseas (as the NV200). This is one of the most exciting cars to have graced the EV scene. I expect the price of the vehicle to be around Rs. 15,00,000/- (double the price of E2O) and I expect it to be one of the best selling cars even overtaking the Nissan Leaf.

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Look of an SUV soul of a van... If it also had a 4x4 option!
This is a great passenger carrying vehicle. It also has room for a lot of luggage, throw in an inflatable matress and it can even double up as your camping tent. It can double up as a double storied camping tent… interesting vehicle isn’t it?

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Driver's view
Nissan has decided to produce the car in India and export it to Bhutan from India where it along with Mahindra E2O has received confirmed orders from the Government of the Country. Bhutan is trying to do away completely with petrol/diesel cars and shift completely to a free/clean energy car. Bhutan will become the 1st country in the world to do so.

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There is huge space on the roof for Solar Panels.
The electric MPV will be built at Renault-Nissan’s Oragadam factory on the outskirts of Chennai, India. The battery and other powertrain components will ship from Renault-Nissan’s facility in Barcelona, Spain.

This Nissan vehicle is the New York taxi which says a lot about the car .
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Digital Speedometer!
The Nissan Evalia looks very van like and is quite boxy, but still the Evalia looks quite decent. 

The second row doors are sliding type. The windows of the second (butterfly flap) and third row are designed in a way to look like a single piece, giving it a SUV type look.  
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Seating that allows easy getting in and out.
Solar Panels
If enough solar panels are placed strategically on this vehicle - you will not need to connect it to the power supply at all. By this I mean for normal use (2 to 3 hrs drive and 22 hrs parked) in a day.

Solar Panels can be placed:
1) outside On the Roof.
2) inside as sunshade on 3 windows - each on both sides. 
3) inside as sunshades on front and rear windshields. 

Maybe they could incorporate these panels as sunshades in the car door itself, which you can pull up or wind up. Similarly also for the front and rear windshields. So you will not have to bother charging the car manually  ever for normal use.
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Enough seats for the whole family.
At the rear, the Nissan Evalia has a no-nonsense styling at the rear starting with a big tailgate, which has hydraulic struts for opening and closing. 
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Seating configuration...
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Enough space for everything!
Over all the design is very simple yet the vehicle has a lot of useful features… much more than some of the more expensive sedan or SUV combined.   
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Camping is second nature for NV 200
Open the rear hatch and you open up a world of possibilities. Fold the rear seats... throw in an inflatable mattress and there is enough room for a couple to sleep… don’t get ideas… all I am telling is that the car has enough room to become a large camping tent. And since its a car it can hold out in all kinds of weather be it heavy rains, wild winds or chilly weather.  

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Battery:
 The battery module is set low in the vehicle under the load floor and is mounted in a reinforced zone for extra safety protection in the event of an impact. The battery mounting assembly also helps boost the torsional and lateral stiffness of the vehicle by 20 percent and 35 percent respectively over NV200.

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Great luggage space.
With a low centre of gravity, the ride and handling levels of e-NV200 are exceptional, even by the standards set by the NV200 while the instant torque delivery typical of an electric vehicle means the battery-powered version accelerates faster: its 0-100km/h time is quicker than the 1.5 dCi-powered NV200, with final figures confirmed later this year.” 
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Sleeping options...
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With a little modification you can have two tier sleeping options... that means comfortable (stretch-your-legs sleeping space) for 4 people in the same car...thats a lot!
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Highlights:
  • New styling reflects 30 percent new components over existing NV200
  • 170 km NDEC homologated driving range, 120 km/h maximum speed
  • CHAdeMO quick charge capable (0-80% in 30 minutes)
  • Access to over 1000 public quick chargers in Europe
  • Global production from Barcelona
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Bed for two with the seats removed!
This vehicle can also carry bulky luggage like farm produce to the market, a full nursery of plants and gardening equipment, a bicycle, buggy or kayak… this vehicle is a multitasking vehicle. 
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Move Farm Produce or Plants
This vehicle will not only be a hit with the camping folks but also with those into adventurers sports, cargo movers, farmers with agriculture produce and even travel & tour operators.  
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You can keep the seats and still have the bed!
A passenger vehicle is a success in India only if it is accepted by the travel & tour operators and this vehicle is surely bound to be a hit with them. 
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Bed for 2 on top and 4 inside ... I dont think any car can top that record!
To buy or not to buy?
According to me if it is priced at Indian Rs 15,00,000 then it is worth every single dime. Especially since you will not be paying a single Rupee for either servicing or refueling the car for its entire lifetime. Go ahead and make your bookings you will not be disappointed. Add Solar panels on the roof and you will not even need to charge the vehicle. The possibilities with this car is truly endless.

4 Comments
Johnson
31/3/2014 04:27:30 am

Once this vehicle is released in India the sales of E2O will come to a standstill...

Mahindra have to follow this vehicle type design which I have repeatedly pointed out on many of my previous blogs...

Now Mahindra have to forget about the Verito and move on to something better than e-NV200... but the problem is Mahindra do not have a single vehicle in their stable that has similar shape or form. If they had they could have released one with a 4x4 option.

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Sateesh Reddy
31/3/2014 04:50:23 am

Isnt this a commercial vehicle from Nissan?

I dont think Nissan will release this in India.
We dont even have the Leaf in India yet. What makes you think Nissan will sell this here?

Even if they do, I dont people will make crazy bookings. This is good for a delivery van at the most.

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Johnson
31/3/2014 05:50:29 am

70% better range than E20
50% more passenger space than E20
200% more luggage space than E20 with 4 passengers.
Almost 500% more luggage space than E20 with rear seats folded.
Amazing seating options for almost 8 adult passengers or 10 if kids are included.
Can easily accommodate 12 kids in the rear.
Can double up as camping tent.
Can move one month grocery for 2 to 3 large families in a single trip.
Can move either 2 adult bicycle, up to 6 kayaks and single buggy easily

Best "VALUE FOR MONEY" Vehicle in any segment.

15 Lakh is a lot of money but I believe there are a lot of people who want more out of their car than just use it to go to office. Else Tata Nano would have been the best selling car in the world. This car will do very good sales in other parts of the world.

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david link
12/6/2020 05:46:07 pm

2020AD the need for an Electric MUV will grow which should be in the range of

bigger than Maruti Eeco
smaller than Nissan NV200

a perfect choice for Ambulance services
Eeco based ambulance is very congested
NV200 is fairly too large to maneuver in narrow streets in India

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