2021 Nissan e-NV200 review | Edd China's in-depth review | What Car?

When the Nissan e-NV200 was first introduced in 2014, it was seen as just a Nissan Leaf with a van body, but in reality, it's so much more. The new e-NV200 has been upgraded with a 40kWh battery that has boosted its official range to 174 miles, or in excess of 100 miles in real-world conditions; but is it any good? Edd China is your guide.
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[@jeesjees2]

I don't even care about vans, I just watched this because of Edd China. Was not dissapointed.

[@jeesjees2]

Just a small niggle: the on-board 6,6 kw AC charger would charge roughly 3,3 kwh's in 30 minutes. The advertised 80 % charge in 30 minutes is, I assume, done using a chademo (50 kw) DC fast charger, which bypasses cars on-board charger altogether, and thereby allows for faster DC charging.

[@zrzmtz93]

I think you speak for most of us here lol

[@grazzystudio4117]

Wow Edd China is back!! Legend Mechanic...😊😊😊🤟🤟

[@audriusa5368]

couldn't agree more

[@tsendeetsendee2409]

Higohiyuuj

[@tsendeetsendee2409]

Guhhuuui

[@kimchipig]

This van would be absolutely perfect for urban pick-up and delivery.

[@ronclark9724]

As Ed noted for small mileage delivery. When you are delivering all over a large metro area such as London this vehicle won't do two round trips from Heathrow to Stansted, 216 miles. This distance is not long for metro deliveries, or for that matter taxi cab journeys during a day's work...

[@nodak81]

Range is still way too short to be of much use. I drive anywhere from 100 to 400 miles a day just in my local area. I want to have more range than I would ever actually use just so I have a safety net. If they ever approach a 600 mile range then I might start considering an e-vehicle for my work use. The other problem is that Nissan tends to use cheap batteries that don't handle daily charge/discharge cycles very well in the long term.

[@Poxenium]

The on-board charger has nothing to do with DC quick charging. The on-board 6.6kW AC charger can charge the battery to 80% in about ~5 hours, while DC fast charging bypasses the on-board charger and DC current charges the battery pack directly.

[@martinogold]

^What Zoltan said. Come on Edd! We still love you though.

[@richardwheatcroft6065]

I own a 24KWh older model. drive is good, I get 50-60 miles with my load & a set of roof bars on, but I dont drive crazy. If you do, the range will plumet like a stone. Running costs for me averaging 3.5p per mile (home electricity is 14pKWh) which could be much less with much cheaper tarrifs out here. First 1000miles cost £43 including a few rapid charges (service stations). The desil it replaced was averaging 13.5p per mile. I typically drive no more than 40 miles a day, so range has been fine. I live in a hilly area, goes up & down the hils nicely. Cold weather (below 7Deg) has quite an impact, not just heating, but the battery limits regeneration (gradualy) untill its upto full temperature, which looses a few more miles from lack of regen. I suspect this is less of a problem with the 40Kwh model, as its bigger! If you were to buy one (2019+), I would suggest the Accenta, with the Cold pack. You can preheat the van before you set off. This can save me 30-45minutes a day here from clearing the wind screen etc. The Tekna has a fancy entertainment centre, with a couple of handy functions that I do like, but as a satnav & stereo to use its awfull. I use my ipad as a navigator when needed, much easier. Speeds upto 45mph range works well for me, but start pushing 55+ and it drops rapidly, particularly with a little head wind. A reliable 100miles loaded should be possible with the 40Kwh without any stress. Check out the SpeakEV forums if you want to learn more, it helped me when I was thinking of getting one.

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

Great to read. Especially the huge savings on 'fuel'. It would be a lot more expensive, but I'd love Tesla to do a van. Though maybe Mercedes could do an electric sprinter van? If they don't already!?

[@Wookey.]

@@user-jt1jv8vl9r Renault do an electric Master (but it's very expensive!) and VW do an eCrafter, but not in the UK SFAIK. There is also the e-Kangoo which is way better value than the Master, but quite a small van. e-Berlingo is coming soon. They all have feeble ranges which is fine from some uses, but not what I do. Chanje in the US make a 150mile van which is best so far (and it's huge, them being Americans). There is a Mercedes e-vito now and an e-sprinter which should be available this year (2020). There will be an electric Transit in 2021, and probably an e-transporter too, and the VW ID Buzz in 2022. Arrival is a startup making (weird-looking) vans in the UK. Claims 150 miles and UPS have ordered thousands, but not sure when it will be possible to buy one. And finally at some point we will probably get the Rivian (Amazon) van, but who knows when. Could be years. Hmm. Looks like there will be the MAN eTGE available in June 2020 too. Seems like electric vans are really happening starting about 2020. But everyone is aiming at the short-range delivery market so far.

[@richardwheatcroft6065]

Mini Update, I rcently got close to the maximum load capacity. It drove well, and around town at 30mph it wasnt denting the range too much with the regen set to maximum. 50mph gentle uphill though, and you notice the extra power needed & hence range drop. Even if heavily loaded around town this will do the job nicely. Ride was still good on the whole, but noticed the bumpstops with big dips in the road etc.

[@richardwheatcroft6065]

@@user-jt1jv8vl9r Better layout? Im a bit of a waffler ! :)

[@richardwheatcroft6065]

@@Wookey. I agree range is stil not enough for many yet. My van is a bit of a compremise, but i love it. If they can do 150miles reliably, then I think that will cause a big shift in the market. We shall see!

[@nx9537]

Soooo good to see Ed China back. Top bloke with a wealth of knowledge, and an excellent presenter 👍👍

[@countteddy]

ive had my ENV for nearly two years and 30k miles, I go everywhere in her and shes only 24kw , but I love her , she hasnt put a tyre wrong although she can get through washer fluid....lol

[@rww805]

When people assign a gender to a vehicle it makes me want to puke

[@fermitupoupon1754]

@@rww805 you do realise that for example in french the word for car is feminine, right? So when someone translates from French to English it's not that odd for them to just gender the words as they are used to. In my native language some words can be either feminine or masculine, depending on context, and it can really make a difference. For example 'the government' when referring to the abstract concept is feminine, but when referring to a specific body like the city council or the premier and cabinet it becomes masculine.

[@rww805]

@@fermitupoupon1754 the guy is called countteddy. If English isn't his native language I'd be surprised. No one cares what you do in your language pal.

[@fermitupoupon1754]

@@rww805 So you assumed his native language based on his name. Assumption is the mother of all fuck ups. Or is that putting a gender on things again?

[@countteddy]

it helps people to respect them more, ive restored classic cars for over 40 years and each car has a character all its own , the people I know who treat there vehicles as mere objects to be used and discarded, tend to be bland flat people with little or no compassion for actual living beings.

[@kasirmir1925]

Great work Edd 👍🏻 More Edd please!

[@keithbarber5191]

Had the 24kwh version of this for 4 years, sold it and bought the 40kwh version-absolutely love it

[@lfcms1892]

The size of Edd makes the van look so small. Love to see Edd back tho. True legend 😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@kenet71]

Glad Edd China is back on track with a new series. 😊

[@siclmn]

After all these years this is the first time I have heard about a Leaf van. Not available in the US. Edd China you are missed. Do more reviews, you are good.

[@clintonv1885]

Edd’s back!!! The force is restored...

[@tuanazleyibrahim2038]

I’m following this channel because of Ed!!!

[@mbaxter22]

Edd China you magnificent bastard! I remember you from years ago on Wheeler Dealers. You, sir are a legend!

[@corresandberg]

I pressed Subscribe, and I want more of Edd and of course more electrical car news. I like the eNV200, convert it to a 2 person camper would be nice.

[@04dram04]

This is one of my favorite practical cars ever. This has extreme levels of practicality and economy.

[@harrywilkins9897]

Love the video and the van tbh used to hate it but now quite like it

[@christopherhawthorne7457]

Have the first model , had it nearly 3 years . Trading it in for a transit custom as need to carry more weight and a 3rd passenger. Absolute dream of a van to drive

[@MrLambert76]

It is great fun to drive. Winning all traffic light sprints. And you can get great battery upgrades at Muxsan in Delft, the Netherlands. Vastly extending your range.

[@simonthomas5367]

The Edd Factor! Love it!

[@WesliCPT]

Love Ed, but I wanna see him tinkering on cars. Someone make it happen please.

[@organiccold]

Ho Edd, welcome back mate :)

[@andrewm1346]

I have a fleet with 5 of them. Always wondered when the states would get the electric version. Getting 22.5 miles to the gallon with them. Thanks Ed. Great video!!!!!

[@abrahkadabra9501]

Canadian NV200 owner here 🍁. I use my Nissan mini cargo van for work and make about 6 to 10 appointments per day with an average distance of 100 to 160 kms total. The weight of the ladder racks, ladders, equipment, tools, and stock bring the carrying load close to 600 kgs not to mention the wind resistance from the ladders and ladder racks. I'll be shopping around for replacement to my van in about 2-3 years and I hope Nissan continues to evolve this E Van with greater range and batteries that perform better under cold temperatures (-20 C and lower) because they may just have me as a repeat customer.

[@ajitrughoo6735]

😀fantastic review Ed!

[@en3usiastfortesque368]

Great review from Edd China......factual, interesting and entertaining......

[@DuesenbergJ]

Great review. The Nissan e-NV200 is a good van. Best of the EV ones.

[@johnearthheart4614]

Ironically everyone thinks of electric vehicles as new whereas they actually preceded internal combustion engines in the infancy of road car history. If they had kept at it and put as much money and research into electric engines from the early days as they did into internal combustion engines things would have turned out differently.

[@stabilisedchaos]

I am now ED The White! I feel old looking at Ed with gray hair, I used to love the old mod/repair shows.

[@richardling2831]

Love watching you Edd, bit you need to adjust the battery charging explanation so that people don’t get confused, the onboard 6.6kw charger is not to be confused with fast charging, that is an external 50kw DC charger.

[@TEACHER0786]

Awesome vlog ❤

[@andyadogs]

Oh my dog would love one of these vans!

[@LetsTakeWalk]

I am hopeful that the new battery tech on the horizon will absolutely will make EV's outright attractive.

[@mjames2117]

Recommend these for short journeys/ deliveries. A decent sized van with electric. Also a driver who has auto licence only or manual can drive it. Winner!

[@electricalmachine6660]

The e-nv200 I was riding was made in Spain. The run is good. Fuel economy is also good. It has two outlet's. I am satisfied.

[@alisonburgess345]

Jeez I’d love an electric van. I wonder when these will be available in Australia. Edit - They ARE here! Thanks Ed.

[@prototypingeducation]

They are? Where? Would buy one tomorrow if they were for sale.

[@johnbradley5192]

Great van reviews, will you be doing the new transporter t6.1 ?

[@hondaguy9153]

The onboard charger is only used for L1 and L2 charging, not when you're using CHAdeMO charging. CHAdeMO charges at 46kW, the 6.6kWh charger takes 4-6 hours to charge the car (depending on how discharged it is.)

[@MrIndrek]

I see Edd, I subscribe. Easy.

[@clarkbaker8691]

Came for the EV, subscribed for Edd 👍

[@michaelsweeney9793]

Great to see ed doing this I think ed would be brilliant on Top Gear

[@esiakaharding9124]

Ed is a real professor

[@svenwesterlund3405]

Unplugging @1:12 and not closing the red flap to protect the type1 port is a pretty bad habit, do the same on the Chademo and something will break off when closing the charge door.

[@gutmanu123]

What about an instruction video on how to upgrade the 24 kWh version to the 40 kWh version? Of even to use the new Leaf battery with ~60 kWh of capacity?

[@leeking888]

Miss seeing you Mr China on your tv shows

[@WDfangirl]

A question for Edd: Where's the continue of the "Edd China's Garage Revival" and the "Built By Many" online series???? Those shows weren't succesful...or what??? I still miss you in the Wheeler Dealers!

[@rudiniemeijer8869]

Why not start every electric car and van review with “immediate torque”.. “speed and agility”.. “planted chassis”.. “silence of driving”?

[@intertr0ns]

I hope to see Edd China presenting on Top Gear one day.

[@jeremyloveslinux]

Wish this came to the US

[@user-yb5cy2sz6g]

Nice video. Would like to see this in U.S.A. Market.

[@jagss1975]

Hello, thanks for the review. Can you tell me what is the range of that van if she were loaded with 400 kg every day in a working day? In city work. Thanks and greettings from Portugal

[@fjalics]

This is a Leaf pack, though I think they run AC through it. They should offer it with the Leaf Plus pack too.

[@BikeTall]

I look forward to when EV Vans will have a 300 plus mile range & 30 minute quick charge. When that happens, it will revolutionize #vanlife! I’d still be tempted to get the eNV200...but unfortunately it’s not available here in the States.

[@john_barnett]

what about those NY taxis?

[@charliemullem7482]

Is this van available in the US ? Great video

[@seanbranagh]

Weird how they have kept the Type 1 AC socket when the Leaf has changed to Type 2..

[@HerrFrankenstein]

Perfect for me... the 40kWh battery is spot on...without a robot driver or my dog... I nod off after a couple of hours and could probably use a break anyway...

[@Smudgie]

You should put a disclaimer under all of Ed's videos, explaining that he is 7 foot 6. All these Vans look like they wouldn't transport the shopping when Ed stands next to them.

[@Topper_Harley68]

Norwegian automobile federation tested it in summer condition and got 171 miles range, so that is nice.

[@hughjasse3375]

So the e-nv200 has a dual battery system - the drive batteries under the van, and a traditional 12V battery under the hood, for onboard and cab electronics and electricals, but are they connected? Does the drive battery charge the 12V battery? Like an alternator, in a petrol/diesel van? Or do you have to charge it at an EV station?

[@bluegtturbo]

At 20 grand it's well priced compared with the competition

[@FernandoFernandesdeOliveira]

Nice! I hope they bring this electric version to the United States!

[@adalmartinez2340]

It would sell but nissan is retarded

[@Wookey.]

You can get a better electric van in the US: the 'Chanje V8100'. Claims 150 mile range (and much bigger). Of course if you don't want a van that big, then yeah, you're knackered - there is absolutely nothing available in the US yet.

[@S.E.Locksmith]

When it’s going to be Available in the US ?

[@moneymandan6217]

Just having a poo and watching Eddie China

[@markpownall6967]

Lucky you found that charge point in the woods.

[@praisebewibble]

As an electrician this van would tick a lot of boxes. I normally drive to a job and the van is sitting outside all day, so range isn't a problem.

[@richardwheatcroft6065]

As a fellow spark, I can confirm it does work well! :)

[@john_barnett]

solar panels!

[@TopC333]

I use a transit tipper. If it had 3 seats & could tow a two ton ifor Williams trailer I would consider it. Also I find with batterie tools if you heavy cycle the batteries like through a strimmer or chainsaw the cells fail & need replacing in a short time.

[@koolkat808hawaii]

Do you have any idea when these will be available in the United States? Ford is coming out with one in 2021

[@danielhrach5622]

Hey guys😃💪, I'd Like ask where is MAIN SWITCH To disconnect the batteries? Thank you for Answer

[@padbrit]

There is also a camper van version now available.

[@paguliukas]

question how fast batery degrades if it like leadf gen 1 than is big problem?

[@kip267]

That corner at 50 seconds in is haunting me..i see it in Films and car reviews loads :) is it at MIRA Edd...thx

[@livingladolcevita7318]

ooo love this van

[@rainbowwaveartcustomerserv3688]

Is it possible to purchase (or import) the E-NV200 to the US? Do you have recommendations to resources to start this process?

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Edd China is alive! 😆

[@BartCee]

Ed, get your stuff together. Not only you're confused about the AC and DC changer (which is pointed out earlier in the comments) but also about ECO and Regen. Eco just limits you output. Regen (B on gears, different switch) determines how you regenerate. I have Nissan Leaf with he same drivetrain.

[@thisisnumber0]

What's all this about instant torque eating tyres? I seem to have missed that bit.

[@MrConor159]

"80kwh electric motor" that's kW not kWh for power.

[@djhvideo]

A minor but annoying mistake made by nearly every electric car reviewer

[@Tore_Lund]

@@djhvideo Especially as Edd, presents himself as an engineer in this video? Wiki reveals why: "degree in engineering product design from London South Bank University" So he is at best only competent in structural engineering, but most likely not as such a degree focuses on design, socioeconomics and production cost analysis.

[@Wookey.]

@GeeKIller Confusing, I know, but he is right. The onboard 7kW charger is used if you plug it into 240V mains. But if you plug it into a DC rapid charger then it'll charge at (up to) 50kW (directly, using DC). What he really means it that the onboard charger 'allows' itself to be bypassed for DC charging. And yeah he _really_ shouldn't be making the classic kW/kWh slip. I'm pretty sure Edd knows better really.

[@allum007]

I have one of these and I'm saving up to get another van but a diesel.....u get an average of 120 miles and it drops rapidly especially in the cold weather so dont put the heating on or go on the motorway as it'll drop even more . Noticed when I charge the battery it used to be 155 miles but now it only charges to 130/40 miles . You can charge it anywhere like they say as someone is either using it or it's out of order . So your in panic mode when u drive on a motorway , when it is freezing and u have no choice but to put on the heating ... They could improve this especially in the 21st century . I'm definitely going back to a non electric van for the future

[@deviouslick5097]

Cute little van.

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

Ed punched the first corner like Nelson PK

[@davidklimek7999]

Are you suppose to charge it everyday even if you don't travel the full maximum range or can you charge it as nessasary

[@jbnrusnya_should_be_punished]

I believe if someone making video of pick-ups or vans, especially an EVs, they should put onto the test those features which were provided by vendor and shown in video. Like 701 kg payload and check in real world the energy consumption.

[@jPearl01010]

It needs to go further for a charge. A company NNOM is working on a battery that is nanopowder that can go 9000 miles on a 8 minute charge.

[@webchez69]

I have a Leaf.... And I want this van.. But I am in the U.S.... I miss Wheeler Dealers!!!

[@RMarkNolan]

We recently purchased a second-hand 2016 Nissan e-NV200 7 seater van for our family. We just love it!

[@JulesInfinite888]

Maybe 400 mile range and yeah. Also skylight and subscription that includes insurance maintenance registration charging etc, also self driving so more space. This thing is last paradigm for the most part. Maybe check the #canoo which will be out next January

[@jimbodee4043]

Good to hear your trying to convert old ice cream diesels to EV, Good job Ed.

[@HubbHubbs]

4:35 onboard 6.6kw charger takes 30mins, is that meant to be 66kw?

[@paddymuppy]

Can you review the new Transporter t6.1 please.

[@ShiYuMeng2]

The e-t6.1 - that isn't out yet right? Certainly the Transporter is a 'full size van' which is a different class to the e-nv200/nv200. Both are great. The transporters make great campervans. I think the nv200 is a bit small for campervanning though (even though there are conversions out there.

[@gegwen7440]

At 1.13, never knew they now have charge points in the woods ?

[@shadowflee2]

Talked about the chatimo but did not show it

[@edwardbyard6540]

Wait until the Peugeot/Citroen/Vauxhall electric Partner is available later in 2020. 75kWh battery, great range and large payload. They are going to be VERY popular.

[@willdatsun]

Hopefully a total redesign of the 2014-2019 model which was a total afterthought and had terrible weight distribution and bad traction, no preheat, no heated seats and you could not heat while charging.

[@zoejames5604]

You mentioned a range of 100 miles. Our Zoe has a range of about 120 in winter and 170 in summer, so a big difference; I wonder what the range range for the e-NV200 is. It's 40kWh compared to 44 for the Zoe, as well as being a bigger vehicle, so not surprising it's less. We would swap the Zoe for the camper version of this if it had the Zoe's range.

[@Topper_Harley68]

Norwegian automobile federation tested it in summer condition and got 171 miles range

[@judeoko]

I tried one, (one day loan) i was told the range was 174 and found 100 miles unloaded that was a average day. I was told the charge time with a normal plug was 21 hours (yes twenty one) wow and the cost is £5 to charge. It can go down to 8 hrs if you pay £500 for a super charger. The real down fall is the depreciation as they depreciate worse than any other vehicle. The price of £20000 is very far out your looking closer to £30,000 that's with the grant from government. I did agree fast good drive nippy no complaints. Would say for me the technology is getting there but not yet, there are no diesel free zones yet in Yorkshire so that was not a consideration. It's the resale value in 3 or 4 years that you have to consider or lease one.

[@ScarletKnightmare]

So sad we don't get this option in the United States. In fact they're discontinuing sale of all Nissan vans this summer. Bummer.

[@JohnSmith-gg9gb]

Eddie can you review camper vans

[@DTRB56]

Ed looks huge next to this van, or van looks v small next to Ed.

[@sahhull]

I looked at a e-NV200. (I was waiting for a sales pirate as I couldnt see the van I'd actually gone to look at.) Im a mobile detailer and carry a water tank in the back along with the rest of the kit. My local Nissan dealer said... Dont buy one.. If my tank leaks or spills the battery under the floor would be an explosion risk. The diesel version would be a better bet for my needs at the mo.

[@richardwheatcroft6065]

The fully sealed and encased battery under the floor? Its not the same as a mobile phone. Its a very, very, very low risk. Its got to cope with wet roads and puddles. I would worry more about the volume of water/weight that you want to carry in any van.

[@SuperBullyone]

I like Ed