By that time, battery technology will have moved on from that which is currently available. David Moss, Nissan’s senior vice president for R&D in Europe, confirmed in December that a new generation lithiumion battery would arrive “within a couple of years” with “better energy density and efficiency and a lower cost”.
It is expected that these cars will feature batteries that extend their ranges well beyond the 311 miles offered by the 90kWh pack in the Nissan Ariya, while also cutting charging times.
The trio will arrive too early to use any form of Nissan’s solid-state battery technology, which is expected to arrive in 2028, according to Moss.
The new cells will provide significant boosts to range and charging rates, with the latter hitting 400kW.
Motors will also have evolved, allowing peak power and torque outputs above those of the single-motor Ariya’s 239bhp and 221lb ft respectively. Improved energy recovery and efficiency may also provide a further boost to each vehicle’s range.
With this new kit, the new cars’ starting prices – £20,410 for a Juke, £26,130 for a Qashqai and £31,400 for an X-Trail – are likely to balloon.
