5th November 2014
Nissan are keen to show off its e-NV200 VIP Concept.
The e-NV200 VIP Concept has been created to demonstrate its ability to chauffeur passengers around town not only in comfort, but also under pure electric propulsion. Finished in two-tone metallic blue, the interior is upholstered in white and blue leather with contrasting black trim and carpets complemented by a piano black finish on the control surfaces. To help create a spacious feel, the top half of the cabin, including the headlining, window surrounds and pillar covers are also in white. Regretfully, the Japanese company has not decided to share with us any images of the interior.
At the business end, there is a 21.5-inch DSP monitor which can display movies or other images from a passenger’s own digital device like a smartphone, tablet or computer. A pair of ‘club-class’ seats with integrated seat belts and armrests is located in the spacious rear passenger compartment, with each seat getting its own LED reading lamp. The seats have been located well behind the sliding door. This not only facilitates access to the passenger area, but also extends the maximum rear seating legroom by to up to 670mm. With an extendable footrest also on offer for each of the club-seat passengers, this gives limousine-like comfort. This is further reinforced by a central console between the rear seats with controls for the monitor and room lights. It also houses a drinks fridge.
There is also ample space for luggage behind, cementing the e-NV200 VIP Concept as the ideal road transport for executive travellers.
The driver is able to rely on Nissan’s new Smart Rear-View mirror to help get passengers as close to the VIP red carpet as they can. This was recently introduced at the 2014 Geneva motor show and uses a high-resolution camera at the rear of the car to give the driver a clear, unobstructed view of the rear.
Power is provided by the same 80kW synchronous electric motor and 48-module lithium-ion battery developed for Nissan and the e-NV200. The driving range will be close to the homologated range of the standard production vehicle and, like the standard e-NV200, can be easily and rapidly extended by using any of the 1,200-plus CHAdeMO-compatible quick chargers across Europe.
Dany Boulenger, Nissan’s global corporate sales, division general manager, told first4auto that based on demand, some its features could easily be offered as affordable aftermarket conversions.
This is an abridged article especially prepared by First4Auto on behalf of ElectricCar2Buy.
Reported By
Andrew Merritt-Morling
Chief Editor
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