The Ice Cream Scoop That Winks: Meet the New Electric Nissan Micra

Once the undisputed darling of retirees and the quiet champion of school parking lots, the Nissan Micra has re-emerged as an all-electric fantasy—complete with bold declarations and crossover cosplay. Nissan insists this latest Micra is “bold” and “inspired by SUVs.” Naturally. Because what the world truly needs is yet another compact car trying desperately to look like it could crush a curb.

Its designers speak proudly of an “ice cream scoop design line”—because nothing screams sporty and serious quite like kitchenware aesthetics. And yes, in case you were wondering, the car will flutter its headlights in a flirtatious “winking animation” every time you unlock it. Because who doesn’t want their vehicle to behave like a teetotaler on Tinder?

Underneath that cheeky exterior, the Micra offers either a 40 or 52 kWh battery, with motors rated at 90 or 110 kW. The range? A theoretical 408 kilometers—assuming you never touch the A/C, avoid hills like the plague, and treat the accelerator like fine china.

And should you stumble across one of the elusive 100 kW fast chargers not currently monopolized by an ID. Buzz owner absorbed in an e-book titled Life Without Diesel, you might just get 30 minutes of charging joy.

Inside, the Micra leans hard into its roots. The cabin is unmistakably Japanese—right down to a silhouette of Mount Fuji on the dashboard. Does it enhance the driving experience? Doubtful. But it’s the sort of detail that sounds premium in a glossy brochure. Oh, and 48 shades of ambient lighting—because if you're stuck in traffic, your dashboard might as well be throwing a rave.

Driving modes? Of course. Choose between Eco, Sport, or the mysteriously named “Perso”—presumably for those days when your Micra needs to express itself. All of this rides on Nissan’s proudly named AmpR platform, which sounds like a boutique energy drink but holds this glittering contraption together.

Safety-wise, Nissan’s stuffed this little thing with everything short of a licensed therapist: lane keep assist, emergency braking, reverse radar, drowsy driver detection. Honestly, give it a few more updates and it might just drive itself home if you nod off during your eco-friendly commute.

In the end, the new Micra is like a soy-foam espresso: visually ambitious, technically clever, slightly overpriced—but unmistakably still a Micra. And if nothing else, at least now it flirts with you when you open the door.