Nissan is introducing at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show a new 7-seat version of the all-electric e-NV200, which will go on sale in Europe in April.

Previously, e-NV200 was only available in a 5-seat version or cargo van (at last in Europe).

In the new 7-seat version, the second row has three seats, while the third row has two, and both can be folded down to increase capacity if needed to 2.94 cubic metres.

Luggage capacity with all 7 seats up is 443 liters under the tonneau cover or 870 liters when measured to the roof line.

“Thanks to growing requests from companies and fleets alike, Nissan has announced it is bringing forward the introduction of the latest iteration in its electric vehicle line-up – a seven seat version of the all-electric e-NV200.

Since its inception, a seven seat version of the revolutionary van has always been part of Nissan’s plans, fulfilling an unmet need for an electric vehicle that can move a larger number of people. From taxi fleets to shuttle services and even to large families, the seven seat e-NV200 Evalia offers a zero-emission solution. For those with a more regular need to move cargo and an occasional need for seven seats, the Combi version of the e-NV200 can also be specified with the larger seating capacity.”

Nissan Europe’s director of electric vehicles, Jean-Pierre Diernaz stated:

“We have always planned to offer a higher-seating capacity version of the Nissan e-NV200. Marketplace demand has meant we have moved this introduction forward by several months to satisfy this need. Nissan has had requests from taxi companies, VIP transfer services, hotels and private motorists who are interested in buying this uniquely flexible and capable vehicle.”

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