Nissan · 2022–present
Nissan Sakura
The Nissan Sakura (Japanese: 日産・サクラ) is a battery electric kei car marketed by Nissan and produced by NMKV. Named after the national flower of Japan, it was introduced on 20 May 2022 as the first battery electric kei car from Nissan. It is developed and manufactured alongside the Mitsubishi eK X EV (pronounced "EK Cross"), which shares its body structure with the petrol-powered eK X (also sold as the Nissan Dayz). The only external shared parts are the windshield, door handles, and wing mirrors. Its design was previewed by the IMk concept which was showcased in 2019. Mitsubishi's internal model code is B6AW, while Nissan refers to it as the KE0.
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Overview
=== Concept model === The production model of the Sakura is based on the Nissan IMk concept, an electric kei car concept unveiled during the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The name IMk is a portmanteau for Intelligent Mobility K-car . According to Nissan, the exterior design was inspired by mizuhiki patterns, while the front grille and rear combination lamps feature a lattice pattern that mimics wood, resulting in a dynamic design that would later be seen in the Ariya and the E13 Note. Production model. The Mass production was announced in 2021, and assembled in Mitsubishi Mizushima Plant. For Mizushima plant, it is the second EV car were produced after the i-MiEV which was discontinued in the same year. The Sakura nameplate was revealed in May 2022 along with OEM rebadged version Mitsubishi eK X EV. The exterior features entirely new body panels except for the front windshield, door mirrors, and door handles. The front face eliminates the prominent grille and adopts a shield design which was used from the Ariya, The tailights are a long bar type, and the NISSAN lettering as the Ariya and the third-generation Note is placed below the center. The color options were available in solid colours and two-tone colours. Eleven solid colors, four two-tone colours, were available. A minor facelift was unveiled in April 2026, featuring body-coloured grille.
Specifications
The Sakura is powered by a single electric motor with a maximum output of 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) and a maximum torque output of 195 N⋅m (20 kg⋅m; 144 lb⋅ft) and can reach a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The battery storage consists of a 20 kWh lithium-ion unit with an estimated WLTC range of 180 km (110 mi). Grade levels available are S, X and G, with S being intended for commercial users, X being more comfortably equipped for private buyers, and the G being the most luxurious variant, with a variety of driving aids and adaptive LED headlights amongst other standard equipment. The S omits the fabric covered dashboard amongst other creature comforts, and can be recognized by its steel wheels with full wheel covers. The Sakura has been sold in Japan since May 2022.
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Specifications
- name
- Nissan Sakura
- Manufacturer
- NMKV
- Production
- 2022–present
- Assembly
- Japan: Kurashiki, Okayama (Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima plant)
- Class
- Kei car
- Body style
- 5-door hatchback
- Layout
- Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
- Platform
- KEI-EV
- Related
- Nissan Dayz (second generation) / Mitsubishi eK (fourth generation)
- Battery
- 20 kWh lithium-ion
- Electric range
- 180 km (WLTC)
- Wheelbase
- 2495 mm
- Length
- 3395 mm
- Width
- 1475 mm
- Height
- 1655 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1070 –
- sp
- uk
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112078178CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_SakuraCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1376120456 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2022_Nissan_Sakura_G_ZAA-B6AW_(20220819).jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: オーバードライブ83 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www3.nissan.co.jp/vehicles/new/sakura.htmlLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.