New Electric Nissan Juke: Radical Design and Full EV Transition

Nissan has unveiled the third-generation Juke EV, an all-electric compact crossover designed specifically for the European market. The vehicle, which debuted at a Vision event in Japan, represents a strategic pivot in Nissan’s electrification efforts as the company introduces a disruptive design language and a dedicated EV platform for the model.

Customer deliveries for the Juke EV are scheduled to begin in 2027. The vehicle will be manufactured at Nissan’s Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom, where it will be produced alongside the Nissan Leaf.

Strategic Shift in Market Approach

The introduction of the Juke EV marks a change in Nissan’s original product strategy. Initial plans intended for the electric version to replace the internal combustion engine (ICE) model entirely. However, Nissan has reconsidered this approach due to uncertainty regarding electric vehicle sales.

the Juke EV will launch in 2027 alongside an updated version of the existing combustion model, allowing the company to maintain a flexible offering in the European market.

Technical Specifications and Platform

The third-generation Juke is built on the Renault-Nissan CMF-EV platform, which is shared with other Alliance group models, including the Leaf. While the platform technically supports a dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration, the Juke EV is expected to follow the Leaf’s lead by offering a single-motor, front-wheel-drive setup.

Nissan has not yet released final technical specifications for the Juke EV, but it is expected to utilize the same battery options available in the 2026 Leaf EV:

• A standard 52-kilowatt-hour (kWh) liquid-cooled battery.
• An extended-range 75.1-kWh liquid-cooled battery.

Based on the 2026 Leaf EV, the 52-kWh battery provides up to 436 km (271 miles) of WLTP range, while the 75-kWh version offers up to 622 km (386 miles). The Juke EV will also feature vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, allowing the battery to store energy and feed it back into the electrical grid.

Design and Market Positioning

The Juke EV features a radical aesthetic that deviates significantly from the gas-powered crossover. The design is a toned-down version of the 2024 Hyper Punk concept, characterized by an angular, polygon-based style that resembles a flat-shaded 3D model with sharp edges.

Clíodhna Lyons, Nissan AMIEO regional vice president of product and marketing, stated during the Japan event that the Juke has always represented bold design and a willingness to challenge convention and that the third generation brings that spirit into the electric age.

In Europe, Nissan is positioning the Juke EV to compete directly with the Kia EV3. This launch is part of a broader European electrification strategy that also includes the new Micra.

JUKE has always stood for bold design and a willingness to challenge convention. With this third generation, we are bringing that spirit into the electric age

Clíodhna Lyons, Regional Vice President of Product and Marketing at Nissan AMIEO