Nissan has announced that its compact Nissan Townstar range has now been bolstered by all-electric (EV) models, joining the petrol versions that have been available to order since October last year.
Originally scheduled for a December 2022 launch, the electric Townstar is the long-awaited replacement for the e-NV200 van, a successful van for Nissan’s commercial branch that was highly-regarded by UK reviewers for its competitive battery range and smooth driving experience, though it was criticised for its rather dated interior and tech.
The new EV is powered by a 45kWh battery and 90kW electric motor pairing that provides an output of 122hp and a promised maximum battery range of 183 miles – nine more miles than the retired e-NV200 could reportedly muster.
Both short- ‘L1’ and long-wheelbase ‘L2’ options will be on offer – the former can carry a payload of 600kg (3.3 cubic metres of load space), and the latter has a maximum payload weight of 800kg (4.3 cubic metres of load space). Both have enough load space to fit two Euro pallets, and both offer a towing capacity of 1,500kg.
Nissan labels the electric Townstar as its “most comprehensive LCV offering to date”, pointing to its extensive list of on-board technology that is available across the range. However, most of these technology features are reserved for higher trim grades.
Key trim level features
Entry-level ‘Visia’ (from £30,845)
- 180-degree rear doors
- Air conditioning
- LED headlights
- Electrically adjustable & heated wing mirrors
- Automatic headlights & wipers
- DAB audio system with bluetooth
- 11kW AC on-board charger
‘Acenta’ (from £32,395)
- All features of ‘Visia’ trim that are not replaced
- Reverse parking sensors
- Cruise control
- Automatic climate control
- 8-inch infotainment console with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 22kW AC on-board charger
- 80kW DC rapid charger
- Electronic parking brake
- LED front fog lights
- LED lightning in load area
‘Tekna’ (from £33,695)
- All features of ‘Visia’ and ‘Acenta’ trims that are not replaced
- Front, rear & side parking sensors
- Keyless entry & start-up
- Infotainment console navigation software
- Rear camera
- Smartphone holder
Range-topping ‘Tekna+’ (from £35,745)
- All features of other trims that are not replaced
- 360-degree surround view camera
- Semi-autonomous parking assistance
- Blind spot monitoring
- Intelligent cruise control
- Lane keeping assistance
- Traffic sign recognition
- Driver attention alert
- Heated leather steering wheel
Four trims are now available, with prices starting at just under £31k for the entry-level ‘Visia’ trim in an ‘L1’ wheelbase configuration. While petrol versions will come with a five-year warranty as standard, this is increased to eight years of coverage for an all-electric purchase.
