Famous car to return! 2026 Nissan Micra EV is a rebadged 2026 Renault 5 E-Tech that offers over 400km of range, but will it come to Australia?

Nissan has officially revealed its new, sixth-generation Micra ahead of its launch in European markets later this year.

Essentially a rebadged Renault 5 E-Tech, this new Nissan Micra is based on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance’s AmpR Small dedicated electric architecture.

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The entry-level version is powered by a single, front-mounted electric motor producing 90kW and 225Nm that’s fed by a 40kWh battery pack. Claimed range is 308km, according to WLTP testing.

The flagship version features a more-powerful 110kW/245Nm electric motor and a larger 52kWh battery pack. It has a claimed range of 408km, according to WLTP testing.

The entry-level version only offers DC fast-charging rates up to 80kW, but the flagship version offers up to 100kW. Nissan claims the latter can charge from 15 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes.

All new Micras also feature vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality that allows you to power appliances, as well as a heat pump and battery heating and cooling capabilities.

While the overall exterior silhouette is virtually identical to the Renault 5 E-Tech, it does have some unique touches thanks to the London-based Nissan Design Europe design hub.

These include circular LED lighting cues front and rear for the headlights and tail-lights, as well as additional cladding to give off a crossover SUV-like look.

There are a total of 14 different exterior paint colours available, and some are offered with either a black or grey two-tone roof.

Inside, the Micra and 5 E-Tech are virtually identical, even down to the air vents and door handles. The only main difference besides the trim and colours is the Nissan badge on the steering wheel.

There is a 10.1-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch touchscreen multimedia display.

Unlike previous Micra generations, this new one will only be offered as a five-door hatch. It measures 4.0-metres long, 1.8-metres wide and has a 2.54-metre wheelbase.

Despite the diminutive exterior dimensions, there is a 326L of boot capacity available with all the seats upright.

Even though the new Nissan Micra will be made in right-hand drive form, a Nissan Australia spokesperson has confirmed this model will only be available for European markets “at this time”.

Nissan currently doesn’t offer an electric vehicle (EV) in its line-up after the Leaf hatchback was discontinued last year.

The Ariya electric SUV is set to arrive locally in the second half of 2025, five years after it was first revealed.