Nissan e NV200 | Test Drive & Review

[@shaunmartin5559]

Purchased my e-nv200 2015 plate in November. Far and away the best thing I've ever owned. Perfect for work (garden maintenance). Travel 40-50 miles a day, get home and plug in. Perfect for next day. Xxxxxxx

[@lookoutleo]

hi i'm thinking of buying one of these , what would you sugest i look for with your experience of driving since 2015 , what sort of price would a 15 be worth now?

[@NorbertNagy00]

Thank you for your contribution to help others with their purchasing decision. Your honest down to earth personality combined with knowledge is much appreciated. All the best Sir

[@PhilipHudnott]

I have the older 24kWh acenta rapid plus, interesting that they don’t seem to have changed the interior at all on the new version. As an electrician with a fully loaded van, roof rack with pipe tube and ladders on top I get around 60-80 miles to a charge. (It’s hilly in and around Bacup where I work). If I am going to a couple of jobs in a day I will stop at a rapid if I need to and top up while I have lunch and do some paperwork/make calls. I will be considering the 40 kWh version at the end of the year as the size is ideal for me and the extra range will be good.

[@EVOpinion]

Hudnott Electric Ltd I think you are a typical user. Let’s hope many more follow in your footsteps. Thanks for the comment😁👍

[@countteddy]

I love my ENV 200.....had her for 12 months now and we go everywhere , shes fantastic......

[@wobby1516]

If I were still in business, service industry, I would definitely buy one but now retired I drive a Kona electric and love it.

[@Factchecked101]

I have 2 of these. I pick up dogs in it and I can fit 8 dogs or more. Both of mine are 22kwh and I charge it while I'm at work. I have never serviced my first one for over 60k miles. It has saved me over 10k !!! Love this beast !!! Cant wait to get the 40kwh one later down the line. Although it is really pricey

[@EVOpinion]

David Kemp as with all EVs at the moment but there seem to be more coming on the market all the time. Let’s hope the prices drop soon 👍

[@chrishunt2636]

Me too almost bought one. But went for 3year old leaf. Which now 2013. If i could got three year old nv would have . Now I gess waiting for more range cheap enough 5year old maybe . Not there yet

[@2idolon]

A big need for 200 mile / 300 klm e van , for Australian conditions , distances , work area , etc . Would Love a EV , purchase cost is still an issue , Gov. incentives would be good .

[@gavinhulme8837]

I am the same, would love an EV to replace my VITO. The NV200 looks a bit small and they are only available as a grey import with 24kWh battery, :-(

[@davidcole397]

Bought an ex-demo 7 seater 2yrs ago. It's an amazing bit of kit.

[@lindasue8719]

David Cole Would you happen to know: Does it function well on ice? In snow? Thx!

[@finnskogtroll5820]

@@lindasue8719 Dont know if you are still wondering, but we have the 7 seater 40 kWh version in a place called Innlandet in Norway (loads of snow and ice in winter), and its the best thing my wife has driven (and yeah, we used to have a massive Toyoyta Proace Verso 9 seater which this cars runs laps around, according to her) on ice, snow, gravel, grass, and off course roads (cabin is in the woods near an alpine resort called Trysil). Hope this helped a little bit :)

[@lindasue8719]

@@finnskogtroll5820 thanks! Yes, I never did get another vehicle yet and that one is still on the list so I was interested to hear your input, thanks again!

[@ChristianBehnke]

Still waiting for this in North America... GRR!

[@Minpeace]

Thanks for the review, really like this van as it’s perfect for me. I’ve an ageing 11 year old caddy and I do very few miles a year as my work is all local. I’ve done just over 20000 miles in 8 years I’ve owned it with 43000 on the clock. The Nissan van is just perfect for my work.

[@robmog88]

Hi Ryan, I’m a volunteer with fareshare every week and they use diesel Mercedes sprinter refrigerator vans to deliver food to community centres, schools and charities. I deliver around Coventry and Nuneaton and do around 70-80 miles per trip. Fortunately the guy who looks after the van acquisition is a Zoe driver and is seriously looking at env200 replacement. It would be brilliant to use an electric van and take another diesel powered vehicle off the road. BTW I’m collecting my Kona from Just evs next Wednesday, can’t wait.

[@EVOpinion]

Rob Heap what a fantastic service. I’m sure the people that benefit from your kindness really appreciate it 😁👍. Not only would it be good to replace the diesel vans because of the pollution but also the daily cost savings of driving them 😁👍

[@robmog88]

EV Opinion yes Ryan, I quite agree, lucky the guy in charge of the local fleet is an ev convert. Pity it’s only two vans as fareshare is a huge organisation. However, it’s a start. Keep up the good work with the videos, they’re brilliant. May see you at fully charged live perhaps? I’m there on the Friday.

[@dcvariousvids8082]

Know someone who bought a secondhand 24kWh version of the van. He’s a sparks covering a 15mi radius, charges it overnight, which lasts him all day with a bit to spare.

[@davidcole397]

i actually got mine from JustEVs. I think its a very under rated EV. ive 4 girls, so always out with clubs, camping, bikes, football. im just coming up on 10k miles and apart from services ive had 2 tyres and a battery in the key fob. my KWH is 2.8 and ive worked it out at about 122 miles per gallon of "Electric" Used to driving a camper at 55mph, done a 143 mile round trip for 1Pound 77 pence. follow lorries and ive actually watched the battery guessometer go up. ive loaded an twin cooker in it and extractor hood and delivered it with 2 passengers too. seats all fold up out the way. just cant rate it enough. and its only the 24kw battery..

[@ElectricDriveAfrica]

This looks like a very good van. There are a few of the 24 kWh versions in Kenya

[@davidbeaulieu4815]

Yeah sure if you're a child kidnapper just going to Tesla for the love of God if you want more storage get a Chevy Bolt or you can wait for rivian to come out with a truck

[@davidbeaulieu4815]

This thing is ugly as Sin

[@12vLife]

@6:25 .. I sat in the gas version and driver seat seemed too tight, some pilar was rubbing on my shoulder. I read the US might get a version with a 200 mile range 60kw battery.. that would be interesting. if so, I would have questions.. How long to rapid charge? Can you run AC overnight and at what battery consumption? Can you pull 12v and 110v while parked and off?

[@williamarmstrong7199]

The car version makes a great taxi! They have them in Blackpool. Although the ones in Blackpool are mostly the old 28KWh versions. A review of the taxi version would be great!

[@richardsgameplay6537]

Thanks for your review! I'm waiting for the tekna edition (in about 6 months). I have chosen to go for an ev for the environment and offvcourse for the cost aspect of it. I'm done with the noice maker and expensive diesel car!

[@EVOpinion]

Richards Gameplay hooray! Welcome to the EV club. 😁👍

[@fsnyman]

How about starting all EV reviews with the range and price? It really is 75% of what we want to know.

[@davidbehan533]

Currently driving 2017 diesel model,the EV version is almost twice the price here in Ireland and out of most people's price range

[@soapysudswindowcleaning2206]

Can you charge an external 12v battery via a spilt relay as I will need this to run my water pump as I’m a window cleaner ?

[@EdCranium]

The e-NV200 'Evalia' is a 7-seater passenger car. Hatchback rear door, Sat Nav displays nearest charge points, Tinted windows and no bulkhead so It's more people friendly. Great vehicle, love it.

[@Blackmamba12345]

It's ok but way too crude and basic. The suspension is terrible and for the price seriously dated.

[@TheEVside]

Last mile sumed up right there, great review chap

[@timw1971]

Note, those features lifted from the Leaf are from the OLD Leaf that you're most familiar with, not the post-2018 models. Newer Leafs also have the buttons on the door handles. Bjorn said that it has battery air-cooling, but only while the air-con is on. Can you use the air-con button to enable the battery cooling using the remote button? Bjorn said you couldn't lock it while cooling, but that would appear to be inaccurate, given the key-fob remote start.

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

Amy Sampson seams to like hers. I Watched Ian taking road trips in it and Bjorn we cant get it in USA but good review Ryan

[@EVOpinion]

Mark Fitzpatrick thank you and yes, they both give it rave reviews. It’s so versatile 😁👍

[@RightToSelfDefense]

Mark, is it possible to buy one overseas and have it shipped to USA. I'd like to have one too. NYC has the petrol version for Taxi's.

[@zelekuther7938]

I'm interested in the 7 seater e-NV200.

[@alexanderwilson602]

My Env200 Tekna van is three years old now and its my third Nissan, two fuel versions and now my electric ,It just went through its first MOT and got serviced at the same time £225 for everything ,One advisory brake discs front, pitted round edges but not severe ,My van has done 18500 miles now and its Brill,would love to have 40 KW battery as mine is the 24 KW ,Tried to get an answer from Nissan if i can upgrade but got no answer.

[@EVOpinion]

Alexander Wilson I think officially the answer is no but there are a couple of start ups looking at doing it for the Leaf so you never know.

[@mrspeigle1]

It needs a leaf e plus battery with active thermal management, particularly if it's going to be used as a delivery mobile because that means it's going to be hitting the rapid Chargers a lot more often that is healthy for a passively cooled battery.

[@alisonburgess345]

Jeez, I’m really considering getting one of these. We only seem to have literally 20 or so in the country (Australia) and they seem to have been imported from Japan with about 6000 km. Great review this.

[@dazt103]

It's a great van. I've considered one previously. I just wish the range was greater..

[@davidbeaulieu4815]

It's ugly as hell get a Tesla it looks like a child molester van

[@livingladolcevita7318]

I like this. I am not a van driver but looking for something in the future to carry my microlite and be able to sleep in the back at airfields on away trips, also for camping trips

[@KieranMullen]

Nissan doesn't have proper thermal management for the batteries on the Nissan Leaf. Only heating, not cooling. Are you saying the nv2000 has this now?

[@TassieEV]

Interesting review odd they didn't put in CCS2 for the European/UK/US instead of Chademo. Would've thought a bigger battery like 60kW would be more useful particularly for delivery drivers who may need to go a little farther on occasion and perhaps not need to charge all day.

[@South_of_the_Tyne]

Would like to see you include prices, service costs and length of warranty for the UK in your excellent review.

[@michaelgoode9555]

All those measurements and you didn't say how long the floor is in the back. I'm considering a 40kWh version for a camper conversion by installing a rock 'n roll bench type seat. Basic conversion keeping it as a practical five seater for taking friends along but easily converted into a camper for our wanderings.

[@EVOpinion]

Michael Goode I know but I realised in the edit. If you look there is a graphic that pops up on the right side of the screen with the measurements on 👍

[@michaelgoode9555]

@@EVOpinion Ah yes, I didn't spot that first time through. 2 metres is long enough for us so that puts this in the 'possible' category. Thanks.

[@michaelgoode9555]

@captain pugwash Why would you want to cook using electricity whilst camping? That only happens in large campsites with electric hookup running microwave ovens in caravans and motorhomes. Can't figure out why people in those things don't just stay at home personally. A small one/two person basic campervan is ideal for exploring and doesn't need all the gadgets of home from home in my opinion. 100 mile range and a decent bed is all we would need.

[@mcroft1234]

Enjoy my world!! 😂 Tekna is brilliant. Don’t forget the Nv200 has been around for years and as a consequence a good range of accessories.

[@EVOpinion]

Martin Croft absolutely. A quick google search shows you just what people can do to personalise their vans 👍

[@davehoward6573]

I use a Ford galaxy petrol Automatic being disabled this fits the family and without the 2 rearmost seats my extra large fixed wheels wheelchair. The fast charge version of this with 3 rear seats sounds a possibility. Can you suggest any others ?

[@stanleyg.4063]

We have to vw t4 with 2,5tdi motors and we really like them with 7l on 100km... But city's banning us more and more. How would be the range of this one if loaded with tools 2 people on board and heating Radio in the winter? The way to work is per day usually around 300km? Thanks

[@gerardlefrancois4746]

Are they available in Quebec Canada ??

[@RWBHere]

Rumour has it that 'NV' means 'Noddy Van'. Far fro it, though; they're an ideal local vehicle for numerous tradespeople. Thanks Ryan.

[@RMCRetro]

White van man suits you Ryan!

[@EVOpinion]

RetroManCave I definitely felt comfortable in my attire 😁

[@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

[@marks-0-0]

I love vans and buy them for personal use. I looked at these vans briefly but the range was too small and the price was too high. I'm totally ready to buy an EV van but I'm waiting for the range to be similar to the car options. VW ev Transporter, 250mile range with CCS. Take my money!!

[@EVOpinion]

Mark Velo that 200-250 real world make for reasonable money will be the point that everyone takes note I think 😁👍

[@stevenatmcmillans2363]

Had an e-nv 200 demo two years ago loved it, BUT just not enough miles per charge needs to be 200 + to look at seriously . i have 4 x NV 200's and would love to replace them all with electric, thought there would have been an upgrade by now but don't see anything out that would be good for me . would be great to switch full fleet of 14 vans to electric. i just feel all the attention is on executive cars and not vans.

[@04dram04]

I fantasize about turning one these into a camper and living off grid with a big solar setup to charge it.

[@ElectricMikeEV]

Only the Tenka has sat nav. Also the 40kw has cruise control on the accenta as well the Tekna. I would like one but they are rare in good spec and expensive

[@user-wp8yx]

Can the doors open further than 90 degrees?

[@mitchd616]

Nice review, thanks. I hopefully take delivery of a new e-NV Tekna in 8-10 weeks. Do you know the average consumption you got on your test drive? You mentioned other vans with better range, I can't think what they are, Renault Ze?

[@mcroft1234]

mitchd616 Hi, today I have achieved 4.3 miles / kWh, although in the winter 3.5 is typical.

[@mitchd616]

Thanks Martin, I'm hoping 4mls per KWh in summer, maybe 130/140mls range from 100% to 10% certainly 120mls between rapid charges 10 to 80%, is this realistic do you think? My daily local running will be less than 100 mls with a home charger so probably no regular rapid charging. Cheers

[@mcroft1234]

mitchd616 I regularly travel 80 - 100 miles a day so I don’t get to 10%. But your figures look good. Also I rarely go to public charges although I travelled in France and only went to 20%. My experience is there is no fixed distance, you’re total dependant on the terrain.

[@EVOpinion]

Not so much mileage but from an efficiency point of view there are better. I think it’s due to the higher roof on the 200. It’s basically narrower and taller than other vans 👍

[@mitchd616]

Thanks, I can't find a better van with the load capacity, the more efficient vans are smaller, no? It's funny but my current vw caddy maxi looks lower buts it's only 50mm lower and about the same width. I spent a lot of 2018 thinking about an electric van, hope i didn't make a mistake, it seemed the e-NV was the only choice for me. Excellent channel, keep up the good work!

[@Lampman_uk]

You have missed the problem with the cooling system, it only works when you are charging not when driving, the ignition has to be on when rapid charging so you cannot leave the van, . With AC charging you can turn it off and the cooling will work. Why it doesn’t have a simple thermostat control linked to the battery temp beats me and many other env owners seems Nissan madness taken to a new level.

[@marktiller1383]

We have ace electric vans in Australia, they look really good

[@BenBilesBB-box]

I'd love to know what a replacement battery pack will cost when they start hitting the used market with high millage

[@chrishunt2636]

How old u looking .

[@danielhrach5622]

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

[@MrGifster]

On the floor below the gear shit.. like a little flap on the floor

[@daveevans2261]

How much does it need cost to buy

[@Sew4bub]

as an Australian ,i travel with my work an average of 300 km a day, every day,5 days a week.a 55 to 65 kw battery option would , in my opinion, be the ideal for me...on the weekends I fish up & down the east coast ,I fish 140 days ayear & in a normal weekendwould travel return trip 300 to 400 klms ,2 out of three weekends...I think one of the bigger ev s being released this year would be better....but don't get me wrong I like this van & would give it a serious look at if the battery were 50% bigger

[@ginod2279]

nice review

[@flamingstag2381]

for me in australia the distance & charge time are not suitable unfortunately !

[@be236]

Too bad Nissan doesn't sell this e-NV200 in "the states."

[@s.porter8646]

there is a used dealer in Tokyo that can assist we purchased one and it's getting shipped to Washington state

[@davisjugroop3782]

Again, no solar panels on it to charge the main battery!!

[@pista01slk]

That would be an interesting add-on. Lots of room up top.

[@josephwalker6124]

@@pista01slk tradesman would likely want a roof rack, if someone wants it to charge off solar is much more practical to invest in solar panels on homes

[@mrcockslut6719]

just put them on your house, tht way they will never be in the shade.

[@ibansngeo]

You don’t say where the charging door lever is mate. That’s the info I wanted.

[@EVOpinion]

From memory it’s the same place as the a leaf which is to the right of the steering wheel.

[@ibansngeo]

Hi thanks for the reply. I got it. It’s to the right but slightly underneath. Cheers.

[@OhmUdomvanich]

Thailand need this model too.

[@sigitpermadi6037]

Nice car

[@blackpool321]

Is it just me or is the guy presenting the channel a hottie ??

[@EVOpinion]

blackpool321 I agree 😘😁

[@clasqm]

A vehicle like this should have both ChaDeMo and CCS.

[@friendoftellus5741]

There is no fuel tank in this one ! But it have got brakes !

[@milflowers767]

US get with it!

[@elliottslab]

Shame no ccs as well

[@countteddy]

Ive saved over 2 grand over running a fossil fuelled van in less than a year.....the only weak point seems to be the radio.......its pretty poor reception wise.....so maybe worth dropping a double din android unit in its place.......oh and the reverse camera is pretty poor.......use the mirrors........

[@mirfmat]

I have one and there not good for much I can drive to work and then I've got too charge it battery life is terrible especially in winter would not recommend

[@tonypower9315]

Hahaha, at last you found something better than a leaf.......and don't tell you ain't got room for the family in there......you can get the whole street in it .....Lol

[@BikeTall]

I WISH this thing was available in the US... it would revolutionize vanilife. But it isn’t. America sucks when it comes to EVs & green infrastructure. We are so far behind Europe and everywhere else.

[@nilomyki]

Very rude and misunderstood (even ignorant) intro.

[@davidbeaulieu4815]

Also that thing is ugly as shit seriously buy a Chevy Bolt or get a Tesla I'm pretty sure those are the two best ones at the moment even the Kona isn't all that great and we all know how bad VW is