New Nissan Micra Review: The £24k EV That Actually Feels Fun!

The all-new 2026 Nissan Micra EV might just be one of the biggest surprise EVs of the year, blending retro-inspired styling, impressive EV range, sharp handling and genuine driving fun into a compact electric hatchback that starts from around £24,000 in the UK. I take the brand-new sixth-generation Nissan Micra for a quick first drive at Millbrook Proving Ground during SMMT Test Day to find out whether Nissan has finally cracked the affordable fun EV formula. Based on the Renault 5 platform but wearing distinctive Nissan styling, the new Micra EV offers up to 257 miles of WLTP range, 0-62mph in around 8 seconds, fast charging, Google built-in tech, e-Pedal driving and a surprisingly sporty chassis. I also compare the new electric Nissan Micra with the original classic Micra, check out the rear seat space, practicality, interior quality, infotainment system, driving modes and handling, and explain why this compact EV feels more entertaining and engaging than many modern electric cars. Could this be the best small electric car of 2026? Is the Nissan Micra EV actually more fun than expected? And has Nissan just created the perfect affordable urban EV for UK drivers? Visit and subscribe: https://BrownCarGuy.com for more motoring stories, videos and updates! SUBSCRIBE for more motoring news, car reviews and insights! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy?sub_confirmation=1 And follow all my channels https://linktr.ee/browncarguy 🔥 MY BOOKS ON AMAZON! 🔥 https://browncarguy.com/2025/05/12/browncarguy-books/ 📖 Want to become an automotive journalist, content creator, or car influencer? Check out my book: How to be an Automotive Content Creator 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/7VTs0ii 📖 The ULEZ Files – My all-action thriller set in a dystopian ULEZ future! 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/jhADkOt 📖 Quantum Races – A collection of my best automotive sci-fi short stories! 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/0Y93s9g 📌 SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE JOURNALISM Enjoy my content? Support the channel using the links below! Every little helps. 👉🏽 Channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy/join 👉🏽 Buy me a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/browncarguy 👉🏽 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrownCarGuy 🙏🏽☺️ 🚗 Want to work with me? Sponsorships, reviews, collabs – DM me! Big Thanks to Design5IT www.Design5IT.co.uk Please subscribe to my channel for more videos like this - and make sure you hit the bell icon to switch on notifications. 📲 Follow @BrownCarGuy everywhere! 📧 Contact me for collaborations, freelance work, or press/media enquiries. #NissanMicra #ElectricCars #BrownCarGuy