Your Definitive Guide to the Nissan Micra Electric Car Lease

The Nissan Micra Electric Car Lease - Your Definitive Guide

The government are having to review their decision on the “luxury car” tax on EVs according to some recent news publications and media conjecture like MSN, GB news and Yahoo. In April 2025, the Government removed zero-emissions cars from being exempt when it comes to road tax (known as VED and RFL).

As per the UK Government website any EV registered between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2025 must now pay the standard rate of £195, with EVs registered on or after 1 April 2025 expected to pay this AND a first-year rate of £10. The biggest change was the instigation of the additional rate, or expensive car supplement, which meant that electric and zero emission vehicles registered on or after 1 April 2025 with the list price exceeding £40,000 attract the standard rate, plus the expensive car supplement for the first 5 years from the start of the second licence.

Essentially drivers of these electric cars will need to pay an additional £425 a year for a further 5 years from the first payment.

While some “luxury” car drivers can afford this amount, the decision to blanket apply the rule did not really make the rhetoric about the ZEV Mandate and being a Net Zero economy a realistic proposition. When the policy makers say one thing and then enforce rules which are essentially suggesting something else, the public is not provided with the confidence it needs to make the investment and therefore the transition.

Many automotive groups and trade bodies have since lobbied the Government, bringing it to their attention that this measure is not helping EVs become more affordable and almost certainly not helping manufacturers sell BEV options into the UK.

While £40,000 is not a small amount, this is not what we would call luxury in the new car market. Inflation and brand changes, especially in the EV sector, has resulted in more product being placed well above this amount. As company car and salary sacrifice schemes continue to enjoy significant tax advantages, budgets will now come into the equation.

What has been suggested for the Autumn 2025 budget is that this luxury car tax should either be removed in its entirety. Or the Government should adjust this to ensure that truly luxury cars i.e. those priced at £80,000 / £90,000 / £100,000 are subject to this provision, as opposed to those on the periphery. Actions speak louder than words in this market.

On the other side, there is argument to suggest that these decisions are helping brands refocus on more affordable and cost-effective vehicles. Another cheap leasing solution is aiming to enter the UK market in 2025 / 2026 in the form of the new Nissan Micra EV. 

“Bold, thrilling and fun to drive” this hatchback is a nice, yet refreshing addition, to the current Ariya SUV and Leaf 5dr hatchback. Now heading into its 6th generation, the Micra will finally launch in battery format, with the B-segment car to include battery options. Retaining its underpinnings of a stylish yet unpretentious car, this is part of the Nissan strategy to launch 4 new all-electric models by 2027. This means that the Micra will be the first of these innovations, with the Juke, Qashqai and a revised Leaf to follow too.

With a look and feel not unlike the Renault 5 , the Micra will use a premium exterior finish with careful designed aspects, like pronounced wheel arches, 18” alloys wheels and large wheel dimensions. Iconic headlamps will welcome the driver on arrival, with the simple yet refined rear LED lights boasting circular lighting elements.

With 14 colours, including Pure White, Mystery Black, Noble Marine, Authentic Blue, Elegant Silver and Rebel Red, choice is high on the agenda. Inside the vehicle will build on the Japanese heritage  with subtle features like the Mount Fuji emblem. A 10.1” hi-resolution screen will sit alongside a 10.1” touchscreen display too, for maximum interaction and experience delivery. A 48-colour ambient lighting facility ensures you can create an interior to really suit your mood.

In terms of vehicle options, two battery configurations are available - a 40kWh (with 90kW) and 52kWh (with 110kW)- and both will have V2L (vehicle to load) functionality too. With the smaller battery weighing 1400kg and the larger options weighing in at 1524kg, the all-electric Micra is centred around efficiency and robust performance.

Technology is not lacking, with the NissanConnect utilising Google built-in services, Google Assistant and a whole host of car app to help owners truly understand the key aspects like range, charging speeds and battery efficiency.

Nissan ProPilot assist is also available on each car which offers lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control and emergency braking. This hatch also includes Autonomous Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Intelligent Speed Assist and Driver Monitoring System plus Blind Spot Warning Intervention, Lane Change Warning, Rear Automatic Emergency Braking and Occupant Safe Exit Alert. Configure your perfect build on the UK Nissan website today.

But how will the new Micra electric perform?

As per below the two options include:

•  40 kWh - this 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 130 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 180 miles (on a full charge) - combined overall at 155 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 30 minutes. It has a 157 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 V2H / V2G pencilled; and

•  52 kWh - this 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 200 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 156 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), V2H and V2G all confirmed.

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