1947-1998
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From our first EV in 1947 to the Ariya today, Nissan has developed electric vehicles to meet the needs of our customers whatever their lifestyles. Learn more about the models that blazed the trail for today’s EVs.
1940s
| 1947 | ▪ |
The 4-seater electric Tama E4S-47 I reached a top speed of 35 km/h during its first performance test. 
Tama |
1970s
| 1970 | ▪ |
315X concept The Nissan 315X EV concept car debuted at the 1970 Tokyo Motor Show. 
315X concept |
| 1973 | ▪ |
EV4-P prototype The 1973 EV4-P prototype was part of a government project in Japan to promote the development of EVs. 
EV4-P prototype |
1980s
| 1985 | ▪ |
EV Resort First shown the Tokyo Motor Show in 1985, the six-seat Nissan EV Resort was said to be ideal for transporting royalty and other state guests on VIP plant visits. 
EV Resort |
| 1987 | ▪ |
March EV-2 The Nissan March EV-2 was the first experimental electric car to adopt an innovative electric propulsion system with an induction motor and a two-speed electromagnetic transmission. 
March EV-2 |
1990s
| 1991 | ▪ |
Nissan lent this four-door President EV convertible for special occasions such as transporting sumo champions in victory parades and escorting runners in marathons. 
President EV |
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FEV concept The Nissan FEV (future electric vehicle) concept car debuted at the 1991 Tokyo Motor Show and was designed for short-range driving. 
FEV concept |
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| 1994 | ▪ |
Nissan developed the Avenir EV in a joint project with Kyushu Electric Power Co. in 1993 to explore the possibilities for expanding EV use. 
Avenir EV |
| 1995 | ▪ |
FEV-II Concept The Nissan FEV-II concept car was exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995. It was powered by lithium-ion batteries. 
FEV-II Concept |
| 1996 | ▪ |
Nissan initiated a limited lease program in Japan for the Prairie Joy EV in 1997. It adopted lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries a world first, and was mainly intended for local government and corporate fleet use. 
Prairie Joy EV |
| 1998 | ▪ |
A variant of the R'nessa minivan sold in Japan, the Altra EV was powered by lithium ion batteries - an industry first for a production vehicle. Approximately 200 Altras were made from 1998-2002, and were primarily used as fleet vehicles by electric utility companies. 
Altra EV |