Nissan has showcased the vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities of the new Micra by powering a customised ‘Micra-wave’ at a recent industry event.

The carmaker demonstrated the technology at last week’s annual SMMT Test Day; a key industry event for UK car journalists and content creators,

The team created a special Mount Fuji-themed ‘Micra-wave’ – echoing the Mount Fuji icons that appear in the centre console and boot – and cooked tasty ‘Micra-chips’  to share with guests while they waited to test-drive the 100% electric Micra around the UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground.

Any customer with a new Micra can take advantage of its V2L capability: drivers just need a simple adapter – available from any Nissan dealer – which plugs into the car’s charging port and allows them to power or recharge all sorts of gadgets and equipment using a standard UK three-pin plug. Power is drawn from the car’s main battery, offering ample energy to charge a laptop, inflate a paddleboard, illuminate a campsite, boil a morning brew, or keep ice creams cool in a portable fridge.

Available now from Nissan dealers across the UK, the new Micra is offered with two battery options: the line-up starts at £21,495 (incl. £1,500 Electric Car Grant) for a 40kWh Engage model capable of travelling up to 196 miles on a single charge (WLTP), while the longer-range 52kWh Advance model starts at £23,245 (incl. £3,750 Electric Car Grant) and can travel up to 257 miles on a charge (WLTP).

When the battery needs a top-up, Micra offers one of the best quick-charge solutions in its category. Thanks to its 100kW DC charger (or 80kW on the 40kWh version), a fast-charge from 15%-80% takes just 30 minutes. To maximise charging efficiency, a heat pump is standard on both battery options, as well as battery heating and cooling capability.

The new Nissan Micra follows on from five previous generations and continues a proud legacy for the nameplate stretching back more than 40 years. Marking a step-change for Nissan’s electrification strategy, the all-electric Micra also features advanced in-car technology including Google Built-in and the NissanConnect Services app.