History

Developed jointly by five Japanese vehicle manufacturers
Sold mainly to the Yokohama City government

For short-range driving
Equipped with an air conditioner, power steering and other conveniences

For short-range driving
A concept car exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1991

A concept car exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995
Powered by lithium-ion batteries

The world's first electric vehicle equipped with a (cylindrical type) lithium-ion battery

Released in Japan. The Altra EV was fleet-tested and sold in the state of
California

Unveiled at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show
A next-generation concept EV and the world's first vehicle equipped with a laminated lithium-ion battery enabling a more compact layout

Unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
Powered by Nissan's "Super Motor" electric motor/generator and using compact lithium-ion batteries

Debuts at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show
Its laminated lithium-ion battery has double the capacity of cylindrical batteries, giving it an extended driving range.

An all-electric prototype vehicle equipped with a laminated lithium-ion battery, scheduled for release in 2010.

Exhibited at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
Nissan's vision for the future of urban transportation is encapsulated in Nuvu, literally a 'new view' of the type of car.

An all-electric prototype to demonstrate the superior driving pleasure of a pure zero-emission vehicle. The vehicle is based on a newly developed EV platform designed for the Nissan LEAF.

An all-electric vehicle powered by laminated compact lithium-ion batteries designed for mass-market. Slated for launch in late 2010 in Japan, the United States, and Europe

Exhibited at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The totally new concept represents the possibility of next generation electric vehicles.

Exhibited at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It is designed to offer zero-emissions mobility to a future generation of home-based, innovative entrepreneurs who are creative and tech-savvy.

Unveil at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. It has captured the excitement of a sports car and the environmental benefits of an electric vehicle and blended them into one dramatic two-seater concept.

Exhibited at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. Building on the pioneering PIVO 1 and PIVO 2, the new PIVO 3 concept moves from the realm of imagination into a fully-evolved vehicle that envisions life in tomorrow's cities.

The innovative Nissan e-NV200 Concept, which makes it world debut at the 2012 North American Auto Show, serves as more evidence of Nissan's leadership position in the zero-emission automotive industry.