Nissan’s new EV, the N7, is here and it’s surprisingly affordable. Launched in China, the electric sedan starts at under $17,000 and has a driving range of over 388 miles (625 km).
Meet Nissan’s new N7 EV sedan
Like nearly all global OEMs, Nissan was caught flat-footed in China after the market rapidly shifted to electric vehicles over the past few years.
Japanese automakers, including Nissan and Toyota, have been among the hardest hit as BYD and other domestic automakers continue to cut prices, fueling the EV price war.
Nissan hopes to turn things around with the new N7, its first dedicated electric vehicle from its Chinese joint venture, Dongfeng-Nissan.
The company officially launched the N7 in China this week, starting at just 119,900 yuan, or around $16,500. It’s available in five trims with a driving range of up to 625 km (388 miles) on the CLTC cycle.
Powered by a 58 kWh LFP battery pack, the base 510 Air offers a range of 510 km to 540 km (316 to 335 miles) on the CLTC rating system. The longer-range models feature a 73 kWh LFP battery, good for up to 625 km (388 miles).
The N7 shares the Tianyan platform, which also underpins the Dongfeng 007. You can see that the N7 closely resembles Dongfeng’s electric sedan, with similar design features such as a sleek LED light bar across the front and a streamlined profile.
Nissan’s new electric sedan is 4,930 mm long, 1,895 mm wide, and 1,487 mm tall, which is slightly longer than the Tesla Model 3 (4,720 mm long, 1,848 mm wide, 1,442 mm tall).
Inside, the N7 is loaded with smart driving tech and other features. A 15.6″ infotainment sits at an otherwise minimalistic setup.
Using Momenta’s smart driving system, Nissan said the new EV is “equipped with the industry’s first-tier high-end intelligent driving system.” The system offers features such as high-speed navigation, city memory navigation, and full-scenario intelligent parking.
| Trim | Starting Price |
| Nissan N7 510 Air | 119,900 yuan ($16,500) |
| Nissan N7 510 Pro | 129,900 yuan ($17,800) |
| Nissan N7 625 Pro | 139,900 yuan ($19,200) |
| Nissan N7 510 Max | 139,900 yuan ($19,200) |
| Nissan N7 625 Max | 149,900 yuan ($20,500) |
The OS is powered by a Snapdragon 8295P Qualcomm chip that supports DeepSeek’s R1 model. Using AI, the system understands driver intent for a more “human-like” interaction.
At the Shanghai International Auto Show last week, we caught a glimpse of the Nissan N7 in person. Check out the pics below for a closer look.
Starting at about $16,500 (119,900 yuan), Nissan’s new N7 EV is competitively priced with the recently launched BYD Qin L priced at 119,800 yuan ($16,500). After launching the Qin L last month, BYD sold over 10,000 models in its first week.
Can Nissan’s new N7 keep up with domestic leaders like BYD in China? Let us know what you think of it in the comments below.
