Used Nissan e-NV200 for sale: everything you need to know

Nissan was among the first brands to market with an electric van, and made it count with 2014’s Nissan e-NV200. In taking the electric drivetrain from the Nissan Leaf and installing it in a van, it created a product that made huge sense for local delivery operators, with a Combi passenger van model that could carry up to seven passengers too.

While the range wasn’t massive at the time and now looks quite short by modern standards, that may not be an issue for many operators, while the running cost savings are as appealing as ever. Used examples now look very affordable indeed - ideal for businesses on a budget.

The Renault Kangoo ZE debuted around the same time as the Nissan, and is ideal for those who don’t need as much space as the Nissan offers. The EV van market is today much bigger, and covers everything from the Kangoo’s modern equivalent, the E-Tech, to the stylish Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo.

Should you buy a Nissan e-NV200?

It’ll probably only take a short drive to understand the appeal of the Nissan e-NV200 if you’ve only driven diesel vans up until now. While it’s among the older electric vans on the market, an electric powertrain doesn’t really age - and a used model should still feel as quiet and smooth as it was the day it left the showroom.

And while the e-NV200’s performance figures are similar to that of diesel vans, it’ll feel far sharper off the mark, and responsive to inputs when you’re already rolling. It’s a brisk and much less stressful experience, particularly if you spend your life driving around town. Ride quality is excellent too, with the caveat that like all vans, it’s better with a bit of weight onboard.

The cabin design felt pretty modern when the e-NV200 was new, with a display layout and some dashboard elements not unlike the Leaf whose drivetrain it shared, and it still doesn’t look too bad today, helped by Nissan subtly tweaking it over the years. It’s at its best in higher trim levels with a touchscreen infotainment system, and ergonomically it’s not bad, though the steering wheel is at quite an angle.

With the batteries packaged underneath, it’s still very practical too - Nissan maintained the combustion NV200’s 4.2 cubic metres of load space, so there’s no compromise at all. Combi variants added five and seven seat passenger van options. The only real downside is that as an older van, its EuroNCAP safety rating has now expired, and while it should be reliable, the battery’s range may now have deteriorated from the official 124-mile combined figure.

Early e-NV200s are now very affordable, and the only other electric van that really gets close in terms of low prices are the earliest Renault Kangoo ZEs. The Kangoo is smaller, but if you don’t need the Nissan’s load space, it’s worth a look. More recently, the EV van market has filled up fast - there are electric versions of everything from the Ford Transit to the Citroen Berlingo, Mercedes Vito, and of course, the retro-styled Volkswagen ID.Buzz.

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What’s the best used Nissan e-NV200 model to buy?

There’s only one drivetrain, a 109PS model with a 124-mile combined range, so your decision has been made for you there. It’s worth noting that batteries can degrade over time and with the earliest e-NV200s approaching a decade old, they may no longer go as far as they once did - though if you only cover a short distance each day, that may still be sufficient.

The basic Visia model seems quite light on kit by modern standards, but Acenta versions get air conditioning for a little extra comfort, and a rear-view camera to help with parking - both of which make it worth going for, we reckon. Try and find a model with the optional Heat Pack too, which came with a heated steering wheel, heated seats, and heated door mirrors.

Used Nissan e-NV200 range and performance

• Nissan e-NV200: The e-NV200 used a 109PS electric motor driving the front wheels, which delivered a 14-second 0-62mph time in both van and Combi variants, and a 76mph top speed. The 40kWh battery pack allowed for a 124-mile combined range, or 187 miles in city driving.

What used Nissan e-NV200 trim levels are available?

Both the e-NV200 van and Combi models had three trim levels apiece, with Visia and Acenta available on both, Tekna being van-only, and Evalia being Combi-only. Equipment levels are fairly typical of a van, with steel wheels the order of the day on most models and air conditioning not offered on the base Visia trim, but Tekna and Evalia get a touchscreen and alloy wheels.

• The Nissan e-NV200 Visia came with 15-inch steel wheels, an AM/FM/CD audio system with Bluetooth, Aux and USB inputs, and a fold-down passenger seat with a table on the back. Van versions had unglazed French rear doors, and Combi models had a glazed tailgate. Heated seats, steering wheel, and mirrors were optional.
• The Nissan e-NV200 Acenta added electric mirror adjustment, fog lights, rapid charging capability, a battery cooler and heater, cruise control, automatic air conditioning, and a rear-view camera, while Combi versions got sliding windows in the side doors, and the heating pack remained on the options list.
• The Nissan e-NV200 Tekna was a van trim level only, and upgraded to 15-inch alloy wheels, auto lights and wipers, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and DAB. The heating pack was once again an option.
• The Nissan e-NV200 Evalia was the Combi’s equivalent to Tekna, and got 15-inch alloy wheels, body colour bumpers, privacy glass, auto lights and wipers, and the 7-inch touchscreen system. Again, a heated seats/wheel/mirror package was optional.

Used Nissan e-NV200 dimensions and load capacity

The Nissan e-NV200’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4560mm
• Width: 1755mm (without mirrors), 2011mm (with mirrors)
• Height: 1858mm

The Nissan e-NV200’s load capacity is:

• 4.2 cubic metres (van)
• 1.9 cubic metres (Combi 5-seat)
• 0.6 cubic metres (Combi 7-seat)

Used Nissan e-NV200 road tax

As an all-electric van the Nissan e-NV200 currently attracts no VED. Better still, for city-based operators, it’s exempt from the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ, and many similar low-emission zones in other cities, which could save enormous amounts of money for owners in these areas.

How much is it to insure a Nissan e-NV200?

Nissan didn’t list insurance group ratings for later versions of the e-NV200 but earlier vans were a pretty reasonable group 8, so we’d expect similar later on - and that means insurance should be comparable to the Renault Kangoo E-Tech too.

Read our full Nissan e-NV200 review