Nissan EV, or at least what, in its intentions, it will be the powertrain (battery pack, electric motor and inverter). As for the spare car Ford Focus EV 2012 and the prototype Chevrolet Volt in 2011, this Nissan EV has a powertrain electric installed inside a shell which vaguely resembles that of the Nissan Cube is currently in production, the design of the final version will be revised completely in favor of an extreme aerodynamics that will ensure the maximization of battery backup. The timing for the submission of Nissan electric seem short, perhaps already at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The models will enter production in late 2010 to reach the global market in 2012.

The maximum speed will be limited in order to maximize the efficiency of the battery, but, according to Perry, even this figure may vary depending on the target market. Was, however, about 150 km / h. Nissan declares a range of about 160 kilometers, tested on the track LA4, simulating the condition of traffic in Los Angeles, with an average of about 130 kph on the motorway and intensive use of air conditioning: a test very realistic.

Even without considering the cost of engine, transmission and other components, the battery Nissan has a much lower cost than those of suppliers of other carmakers. Unlike Ford and General Motors, Nissan directly controls the producer of lithium ion battery. The Automotive Energy Supply Corp., in joint venture with NEC Corporation, manufactures cell lithium ion laminate, chemical-based manganese. Unlike the traditional cylindrical shape, the solution laminar offers more opportunities both for the cooling of all parts of the cell, both in terms of placement within, for example, of a vehicle. Despite the secrecy of Nissan, some calculations suggest that each battery pack can store about 32 kilowatt-hours of energy. A full charge would take about 4 hours using power at 220 volts, but you can also use the "fast charge" (using power to 480 Volt): about 80 percent capacity in about 26 minutes. If Nissan will keep the word of its 160 kilometers of autonomy are likely to be judged good by a good part of the market.