Is this Nissan’s Tesla Model 2 figher? Hyper Urban has AI charging, sofa seats and can be parked inside your house
An urban electric vehicle with innovative charging and interior flexibility is the first of a series of concepts Nissan has revealed ahead of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo later this month.
Dubbed the Nissan Hyper Urban, it is a compact scissor-doored concept with vehicle to house (V2H) and vehicle to grid (V2G) charging and the ability to transform into a lounge.
Given its compact size, a production model would shape as a competitor for the future $25K Tesla 2 mini car.
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So far rendered only in digital form it remains unclear if the Hyper Urban will actually appear at the JMS in the metal.
Nissan plans three more concept announcements ahead of the show on October 10, 17 and 19 ahead of the October 25 show opening.
All will include the word ‘hyper’ in their names to express the excitement Nissan hopes they bring.
“Each concept is targeted at a distinct demographic and designed with custom-tailored features that add value to each user’s unique lifestyle and needs,” a Nissan statement read. “By reducing carbon footprint, the concepts help customers make a positive impact on the planet without compromising on style or fun.”
Just guessing, but maybe we’ll also get a preview of an SUV, a ute and a sports car.
Again, it remains unclear if any of these digital renderings will make it to JMS in physical form.
Nissan says the Hyper Urban concept is aimed at urban and suburban professionals. It provides no hints if it previews any sort of future production model.
Interesting features referenced but not detailed included AI management of charging vehicles and powering buildings.
Not only software but hardware updates are also planned during the vehicle’s lifespan.
Inside the cabin, the instrument panel can be customised according to mood and the front seats fold into the back seat to create a “sofa-like, private relaxing space”.
Nissan even envisages it being parked inside a loft or bungalow “so that it becomes an interior space to unwind”. Presumably Nissan will demonstrate at some stage how the car can levitate into a loft and accesses a home without rearranging a wall or two.
This is not the first time Nissan has released digital images of possible future EVs, but the Japanese giant has also promised to roll out 27 electrified vehicles before 2030 including 19 EVs.
Last week Nissan made clear it would stick to a plan to sell only EVs in Europe by 2030 despite a rollback of an ICE ban by the British Sunak Conservative government.
Its London design office also revealed a new ‘in the metal’ concept called the 20-23 that is through to preview an electric replacement for the Micra mini due in 2026.
