To establish an effective model case that leverages the characteristics of e-NV200, Nissan is discussing specific strategies with the government of the company’s hometown, the city of Yokohama. Under consideration are the use of e-NV200 by Yokohama city for its public services vehicles and the establishment of a vehicle monitor user program which would be available to all city residents.

Nissan and the city of Yokohama are already collaborating on the “Yokohama Mobility Project Zero,” an effort to realize the next generation in traffic, with a goal of achieving a city with a low carbon footprint. Activities so far have included the use of Nissan LEAF and the Nissan New Mobility CONCEPT, an ultra-compact electric vehicle. The parties may expand the project with the introduction of e-NV200.

Measures to utilize the e-NV200 are evolving in Barcelona, Spain, which is involved in a mutually cooperative arrangement with Yokohama city in the formation and development of smart cities. Plans are being made to use the e-NV200 for smart transportation in Barcelona, such as for taxis. Along with this, preparations are in process to install a quick charger network and dedicated EV parking areas to support the taxis.

Based on the NV200, which was selected as the next-generation taxi in New York City, the e-NV200 leverages the powertrain of the Nissan LEAF.

The e-NV200 will be on display as a reference exhibit at Nissan booth’s for the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.