The Nissan Micra Electric Car Lease

Our latest electric Car Lease - The Nissan Micra

The latest news for EVs in the UK has been covering some slightly different topics in the last week (16 September 2025). While there was some coverage of the new plug-in grant for zero-emission cars, with the Mini Countryman  now in receipt of the Band 2 £1,500 support from the Government, there has been a little less furore about the financial incentives now supporting the new EVs to be sold in the UK.

Indeed, we covered some of the luxury manufacturers who are now reducing their spends and product line-up in the UK, like Porsche and Lotus, as we become a more cost-focused and financially prudent automotive nation.

However, it isn’t just the front-end support on new cars which is still topical for new, and existing, UK retail and business customers. With regards to the running costs of the vehicles, there are still queries and quandaries on how effective it is to move from combustion into battery technology and how this really is beneficial for your money. 

In a story on Sunday (21 September 2025) there was a subtle hint on how other investments and planning are helping to tackle the running costs of our nation’s EVs. As covered in the BBC  Coventry are now looking into on-street car charging in kerbs, lamp posts and pavements, so that drivers without drives / off-street parking can readily access a dedicated charging infrastructure.

As the article explains, there is a 10-year charging strategy for residents of Coventry so that pilot-schemes can be expanded if they prove to be successful and help address the reality that by 2035 some 50% of our vehicles could be all-electric.

The scheme is allowing residents to use a home installed charge point which will run under the pavement or which utilises a lamppost or kerb to install a dedicated charge point. Of course, this will require some thought on the logistics of access, usage and restrictions, to ensure a fair and equitable access to the charging facilities which also remains an ongoing conundrum for many operators.

However, while this story may seem to be one concerned about the volume of charging points in the UK, which our Zap Map partners cover regularly, this is actually more about the cost of charging for many drivers. While the cost of new and used EVs is decreasing, not just through grants, but through economies of scale and competition, the move into this technology is more than just an acquisition cost.

Indeed, our experts here at e-car lease will often preach about the importance of Whole of Life Costs and running costs as part of their sales and procurement approach. One of the key metrics within this is of course the “fuel” debate - is petrol/diesel cheaper than electricity? The answer is very much centred on the underlying cost of the fuel being adopted, which for electric cars could be a mix of home, workplace and public charging sessions, each of which carries a different price point.

Addressing the Coventry scheme for those drivers in terraced properties, or without off-street parking, there will be an underlying reliance on workplace and public charging. The obvious reality is that this type of charging is more expensive and this is where some kickback can arise.

Even more so when you consider the DC rapid charging facilities which are significantly more expensive (due to the convenience aspect of them). Having a home charger, with a dedicated EV tariff from your energy company, creates a tremendous advantage for your running costs.

Introducing the new Nissan Micra electric car lease offer

To help propagate this our website will clearly demonstrate running costs, with our “at a glance” tools offering you the ability to understand the exact expenditure. Taking a new Micra EV with the 40kWh battery, just compare the examples below:

•  Home charger with a dedicated tariff (10 pence per kWh) - £4.00
•  Home charger on a standard tariff (25.73 pence per kWh) - £10.29
•  Workplace charger / public AC charger (assumed 40 pence per kWh) - £16.00
•  Public DC charger (assumed 80 pence per kWh) - £32.00 

The pricing demographics above are somewhat obvious on what reflects good and bad value, with the dedicated home charging resources clearly the best by some margin. In this example, a petrol or diesel car cannot even closely match the running costs.

However, if you are to become reliant on workplace and public resources, especially DC  rapid connections, the argument soon dissipates and the combustion option would appear more frugal for you or the business. However, the cost of charging is not the only metric and all of this must be considered in keeping with the vehicle’s real world range / battery efficiency.

The battery size only dictates the cost of the charge based on the energy required. It does not highlight how the energy will be used by the EV, as each manufacturer will use different batteries / chemical compounds and vehicle dynamics. With the Micra, the 150/160 miles overall real world range means that a dedicated tariff would allow for a 2.5 pence cost per mile, which is significantly less than the 15 - 20 pence per mile of an equivalent petrol or diesel one. This is why education and using resources is so key before you buy or lease your new electric Micra.

So the “all-electric fun” Micra is coming to the UK later in 2025 but is this city car one to add to your leasing wish list? The new EV pays homage to the previously popular small car for the Japanese car manufacturer, but with a modern twist (akin to the Renault 5).

Reborn with a bigger attitude, so says the company tagline, the Micra EV will complement the new Leaf SUV, as Nissan look to push back into the UK’s leasing market. Some of the key features include the winking headlights as you approach, the sculpted lines and robust 18” alloys.

A small city-car, the Micra still offers 326 litres of luggage capacity with the 5 seats in place. Inside the 48-colour ambient lighting multisense modes, 9-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system and configurable interior help to ensure this car is not a compromise.

One of the big selling points is the Google integrations which includes the Google Maps / in-route planner, Google Assistant and Google Play. Not unlike the sister-company Renault, the Nissan products will include bidirectional charging via the V2L functionality.   

So, what specifications will be available in the Micra line-up?

As at September 2025 choose from:

•  Engage - from £22,995 this includes wireless Apple CarPlay, heat pump, 4-way adjustable driver seat, NissanConnect (navigation), emergency lane assist, lane departure warning, autonomous emergency braking, rear parking aid, 7” TFT screen, 10” centre screen, 4 Arkamys sound speaker system, 18” Active alloys and automatic AC;

•  Advance - from £26,995  this adds  18” Iconic alloys, dual 10.1” screens, adaptive cruise control, e-Pedal with paddle shifts, wireless phone charger, 6-way adjustable driver seat, multisense lighting, BLIS, rear cross traffic alert, rear view camera, 6 Arkamys sound speaker system and, for an additional cost, you can add the Cold Pack (for heated front seats, steering wheel and 2-way lumbar support); and
•  Evolve - from £29,865  this adds 18” Sport alloys, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, Audacious blue synthetic leather upholstery, ProPILOT assist, frameless auto dimming mirror, powered 6-way adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, premium sound with 9 speaker system and, for an additional cost, hand free parking.          

Key colours include pure white, elegant silver, mystery black, noble marine, rebel red and authentic blue. You can utilise the two-tone roof with all the colours. Configure your bespoke option on the Nissan Website.

How will the new Micra electric perform?

As per below the two options include:

•  40 kWh (Standard Range) - this FWD car has a usable battery of 40 kWh which offers 90 kW (121hp), top speeds of 87 mph and 0-62 times of 9.0 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 135 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 185 miles (on a full charge) - combined overall at 160 miles. The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 4 hour and 30 minutes with the 80 kW DC enabling 10-80% in 32 minutes. It has a 162 mpg equivalent, 326L cargo volume and offers towing capacities of 500kg (Braked and Unbraked). There is a heat pump on this EV. Bidirectional charging has been confirmed with V2L via a Type 2 Adapter; and
•  52 kWh (Extended Range)  - this FWD has a usable battery of 52 kWh which offers 110 kW (148hp), top speeds of 93 mph and 0-62 times of 8.0 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 165 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 230 miles (on a full charge) - combined overall at 205 miles. The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 5 hour and 45 minutes with the 100 kW DC enabling 10-80% in 33 minutes. It has a 160 mpg equivalent, 326L cargo volume and offers towing capacities of 500kg (Braked and Unbraked). There is a heat pump on this EV. This model has Bidirectional Charging with the V2L (via an exterior 3.7kW outlet).

Ready to go electric with your next Nissan Micra ?  

Head to our dedicated Nissan Micra special offers section or speak to our experts directly on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at [email protected]