Leading electric vehicle manufacturer Nissan has announced the arrival of its new longer-range, zero emissions van that goes further than ever on a single charge.

The new 40kWh battery for the 100% electric e-NV200 offers a 60% extended range of up to 280km (174miles) NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). With no increase in the physical size of the battery, customers will face no compromise in either load space or payload.

The new longer-range e-NV200 was unveiled at Nissan Futures 3.0 in Oslo, Norway in October. As well as helping business customers enhance their green credentials, the van represents a key pillar in Nissan’s wider commitment to cutting the level of CO2 emissions in city centres caused by professional drivers making deliveries/collections.

Gareth Dunsmore, Electric Vehicle Director at Nissan Europe, said, “With its longer range and excellent cargo capacity, the new e-NV200 is the perfect last-mile delivery solution for urban deliveries and collections. Given the huge impact that business deliveries/collections and professional drivers have on air quality and traffic congestion, especially in city centres, helping cut the level of CO2 emissions they create is a vital part of creating a more sustainable future.”

He added, “The world is going electric, which means re-thinking pretty much everything we know about driving, commuting and powering our lives. But to make that future viable, we must create a fully electric ecosystem that enables modern life to be cleaner, safer and more connected for everyone. Smarter, better, 100% electric vehicles like the new e-NV200 are at the heart of that ecosystem – now and for generations to come.”

The new e-NV200 will be available to order from the end of 2017.