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Nissan’s New Electric Sedan Is As Big As A Maxima, Cheap As A Versa

  • The new Nissan N7 is offered with 58 kWh and 73 kWh battery packs.
  • The electric sedan has a driving range between 510 km and 635 km.
  • Flagship models pump out 268 hp through a single electric motor.

Just when it seemed like Nissan might spend the next decade quietly refining CVTs and adding fake engine noise to its hybrids, it dropped a surprise. Last week, Nissan proved to the world it can make a compelling electric sedan, unveiling the N7 at the Shanghai Auto Show. Admittedly, it’s part Chinese, sharing parts with the Dongfeng eΟ€ 007, but it seems quite promising. It also happens to be very affordable.

Soon after the official reveal, Nissan has announced that prices in China for the N7 will start at 199,900 yuan, or the equivalent of around $16,400 at current exchange rates. For this figure, shoppers can get behind the wheel of the entry-level N7 510 Air.

Read: New Nissan N7 Is One Slippery Electric Sedan That Makes The EQS Look Exciting

Sitting above the Air in the lineup is the N7 510 Pro, starting at 129,900 yuan, or roughly $17,800. Then there’s the N7 510 Max, which comes in at 139,900 yuan ($19,200). As the names suggest, all three models feature a claimed 510 km (317 miles) of range on the CLTC cycle. They’re powered by a 58 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.

Buyers who need more range can opt for the 73 kWh LFP battery, available in the N7 620 Pro and N7 625 Max. These are priced at 139,900 yuan ($19,200) and 149,900 yuan ($20,500), respectively. Nissan claims these versions will travel 625 km (388 miles) on a charge, though that’s based on the CLTC standard, which is known for being quite optimistic.

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Performance, as with many Nissan models, isn’t the main attraction here. The N7 is offered with either 215 horsepower or 268 horsepower, depending on trim. It runs on a 400-volt architecture, which helps keep costs down but also limits fast-charging speeds.

The interior is very different than other Nissan models, but very similar to plenty of other EVs coming out of China. There’s a large 15.6-inch infotainment display and a large digital instrument cluster. Throw in a couple of wireless charging pads, two cupholders, and a two-spoke steering wheel, and you get a very tech-focused, Chinese-inspired cabin. There’s also a notable absence of physical buttons, apart from the handful of switches on the steering wheel.

In terms of size, the N7 measures 193.5 inches long, 74.6 inches wide, and 58.5 inches tall, riding on a 114.8-inch wheelbase. For comparison, the last Maxima, which quietly exited stage about two years ago, came in at 192.8 inches long, 73.2 inches wide, 56.5 inches tall, with a 109.3-inch wheelbase. So the N7 is a touch longer, noticeably wider, a bit taller, and rides on a significantly longer wheelbase, which should translate to more cabin space, especially for rear passengers.

NISSAN N7 PRICES CHINA
MODELRMBUSDPowerRange
N7 510 Air119,900$16,400215 hp510 km (317 mi)
N7 510 Pro129,900$17,800215 hp510 km (317 mi)
N7 510 Max139,900$19,200215 hp510 km (317 mi)
N7 620 Pro139,900$19,200268 hp625 km (388 mi)
N7 625 Max149,900$20,500268 hp625 km (388 mi)
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