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Nissan is preparing to launch a high-tech electric car that, by the looks of it, is a huge step forward style-wise and in terms of development for the brand - but there’s a catch.
The Nissan N7 electric sedan probably isn’t going to land in a dealership near you any time soon, as it’s a joint venture model between Nissan and Dongfeng Motor Group, specifically developing and building cars for the Chinese domestic market.
We saw the N7 back in November 2024 when it was announced, but its launch isn’t slated until May according to Chinese media, and so we are now seeing more details as cars arrive in dealers.
According to CarNewsChina, Nissan dealerships are displaying cars (as is the Chinese Dongfeng Nissan website), while some additional specifications and details have been revealed.
In China, Dongfeng also sells a similar model built on the same platform - the Dongfeng eπ 007 (or ‘e-pi’ 007).
The large sedan gives off executive vibes with dimensions of 4930mm long, 1895mm wide and 1487mm tall, making it about the size of an Audi A6 or a smidge shorter than a new BMW 5 Series. The website also confirms its wheelbase at 2915mm, making it overall larger than the popular Model 3 or BYD Seal EVs which are sold in Australia.
Two drivetrain options, a 160kW and a 200kW variant are both single-motor only. Details of the Dongfeng-manufactured LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery aren’t forthcoming, nor is the driving range as yet, but the N7’s rather low aerodynamic drag at 0.208Cd suggests it’s been designed with efficiency in mind.
Dongfeng’s own equivalent has similar drivetrain options, with the lower-output car featuring a 56.83kWh battery and 530km range, while the higher version has a 70.26kWh battery and 620km range according to the more lenient CLTC testing cycle.
Inside the Nissan, sleek design elements including pop-down cupholders and a hidden cool-box have a luxury sedan feel, but of course the lack of buttons mean everything must be controlled through the 15.6-inch central touchscreen running Nissan’s own Chinese-market operating system.
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