Nissan cuts through the EV confusion
- Nissan launches EV? Easy!, a five-part educational video series, on World
- The series answers common questions about electric vehicles, including batteries, driving range, charging and energy sharing
- All five episodes will be available through Nissan's YouTube channel
- The series launches ahead of the September 23 unveil of the all-electric Nissan PIXO city car
Whether it is range, batteries, charging or simply how electric vehicles work, many drivers still have questions about going electric. To mark World EV Day, Nissan has launched EV? Easy!, a new five-part video series designed to make electric driving easier to understand.
Drawing on Nissan's decades of experience in shaping an electric future, EV? Easy! addresses some of the questions most frequently asked by current and prospective EV drivers. Each episode focuses on a different aspect of electric vehicles, using clear, jargon-free language and practical examples.
The series arrives as Nissan continues to expand its EV offering in Europe, including the upcoming unveil on September 23rd of its all-electric PIXO city car, building on an impressive electric portfolio that includes the all-new LEAF, all-new MICRA, the ARIYA, and the next-year all-electric JUKE. Together, these models offer customers a full suite of 100% electric choices to meet their needs across different segments and price points.
Going Electric? Easy!
A fully electric vehicle uses energy stored in a battery to power an electric motor. With fewer moving parts than a traditional combustion-engine powertrain, it converts stored electrical energy into motion efficiently.
The first episode looks at how an EV works, how it uses energy and how driving an electric vehicle differs from driving a combustion-engine car.
Link to the video: https://youtu.be/cf6VkaYGM0w
Battery Systems? Easy!
An EV battery consists of individual cells grouped into modules and assembled into a complete battery pack. Dedicated management systems monitor factors such as battery temperature and charging to support performance and battery health.
The second episode explores how EV batteries store and deliver energy, how their condition is managed over time, and how they can later be reused, repurposed or recycled.
Link to the video: https://youtu.be/36daryi37wk
Range & Efficiency? Easy!
Real-world EV range can be influenced by factors including speed, outside temperature, road conditions and driving style. Regenerative braking can also recover energy during deceleration and return it to the battery.
Episode three covers the factors that affect driving range, how regenerative braking works and practical steps drivers can take to maximise efficiency during everyday journeys.
Link to the video: https://youtu.be/Q-ADbYAcKRM
Charging Systems? Easy!
Electric vehicles can be charged at home, at work, at public charging points or at rapid chargers during longer journeys. Charging speed depends on several factors, including the charger, the vehicle and the battery's state of charge.
The fourth episode looks at the difference between home and rapid charging, what influences charging speed and how technology such as Nissan's Intelligent Route Planner can help drivers plan charging stops.
Link to the video: https://youtu.be/c9_DX9bSH_o
Energy Sharing? Easy!
Energy stored in a compatible EV battery can potentially be used for more than driving. Vehicle-to-Load can power external devices. Vehicle-to-Home can supply electricity to a home when used with the required equipment, while Vehicle-to-Grid could enable compatible EVs to share energy with the wider electricity grid where the technology is available.
The final episode introduces these different forms of energy sharing and considers how electric vehicles could support homes, renewable energy and more flexible electricity systems.
Link to the video: https://youtu.be/tTeNhTJiaU8
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Nissan's EV? Easy! series?
A: EV? Easy! is a five-part Nissan educational video series that explains how EVs work in clear, straightforward terms. It covers EV fundamentals, batteries, driving range and efficiency, charging and energy sharing.
Q: When does Nissan's EV? Easy! series launch?
A: The series launches on World EV Day, 9 September 2026.
Q: What affects the driving range of an EV?
A: EV driving range can be affected by factors including vehicle speed, outside temperature, road conditions and driving style. Actual range can therefore vary from journey to journey.
Q: How long does it take to charge an EV?
A: EV charging time depends on several factors, including the type of charger, the vehicle and the battery's state of charge. Charging is typically fastest when the battery is at a lower state of charge and gradually slows as it fills, which is why many EV drivers rapid charge from approximately 20% to 80% on longer journeys.
Q: Can Nissan EVs operate in hot weather?
A: Yes. Nissan EVs are engineered to operate across a wide range of climates. Battery management systems monitor and manage battery temperature, while hot weather can increase energy consumption and therefore affect real-world driving range.
Q: How can EV drivers improve efficiency in hot weather?
A: Where available, drivers can pre-condition the vehicle's cabin while the EV is connected to a charger. This can reduce the amount of battery energy required to cool the cabin after the journey begins.
Q: What is EV energy sharing?
A: EV energy sharing uses electricity stored in a compatible electric vehicle battery for purposes beyond driving. Technologies include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and, where available, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G).
Q: Where can I watch Nissan's EV? Easy! series?
A: The five EV? Easy! episodes are available through Nissan's YouTube channel.