You two are great. Love the video, the banter and natural conversation.

It's a van. Kate; you're spot-on. Thanks for the review. Nice to see how much Florence has grown, and to hear her taking part in the video. Congratulations on achieving two million views!

Thank you for the review. Always a pleasure to listen to your guidance.

Great to see you back, Good work.

Another brilliant informative and well put together episode

Great real world review guys. Thank you. I’ve test driven the Env200 combi and a Kia E-Niro. The E-Niro’s cockpit is like a spaceship in comparison but it’s a small vehicle with great range. Whereas you can load up the Env200. I think a 62KW battery in the Env200 would tip the balance for some buyers. Also the electric window control cluster in the Nissan poked the side of my right leg.

@Marks-Garage

4 жыл бұрын

Ive just got one of the 40kw vans and the electric window controls are a pain! Even with the seat back it still ends up against my leg.

We recently bought a second-hand 2016 Nissan e-NV200 7 seater, and we just love it! 7 seats means we can haul 7 people around if needed, then the way the seats fold up means there's a van-load of storage if we need to transport cargo.

@conorpower

4 жыл бұрын

What kind of range are you getting on a full charge

Always enjoy there vids.

Always like a van. We hired the ice version of this in Sicily last year and I have to say the ride was shocking. However so are the roads in Sicily and it was a hire car which clearly.needed some TLC. I reckon on good roads this car/van would work a treat. Love the florence wave at the end btw. I think its time to admit to loving the tesla and just keep it now? Grest video as always....

Thoroughly reviewed guys, will probably get one soon. Ta very much

Honest review, the versatility is super. When the buggy goes then comes the bikes!

honest review thanks i bought a zoe but its to small was thinking of trading it for this one but you guys are one of the few who say the suspension is rubbish's and in the balkans you realy need it

I love your videos guys. I definitely prefer the ones with both of you (J&K) as I like the discussion and the differences of opinion. I appreciate you are not always both available, and maybe it’s less relevant on the instructional videos eg battery upgrades.

Very informative no nonsense video thanks

Its Good to see you guys back making videos (but dont be too kind to the manufacturers.. criticise were criticism is due). Have you noticed that Rich in Hull has dropped his 40kwh eNV200 Adventures you tube channel after giving up on Nissan due to Rapidgate? I still have my 24kwh Combi as a 2nd local runabout car (but with only 3kw max charging rate Rapidgate doesnt affect me). I wouldnt even consider buying a new Nissan EV now, they seem to have completely lost their direction.

Its probably the only EV thats affordableish for big families or a tradesman with a family could manage with. Would also be fantastic for throwing bikes/camping gear or surfboards in the back at the weekend. Really needs more range though, 150ish a charge would be enough. Good review, had to smile when Kate thought it would be useful while you have to cart the pushchair around for a couple of years!! My god just wait and see how much you have to shift around with then. You'll need a Cybertruck lol.

Great video as always guys- there a re a few of these vans running as taxis in Dundee

@williamarmstrong7199

4 жыл бұрын

At least one in use as a Taxi in Blackpool

The consummate small-town taxi surely, flexible, hard wearing, efficient … can't see many private buyers, but for commercial fleets absolutely.

You can modify the spring leaf and install air suspension on the back. Traveling in the back any distance world be very uncomfortable

My e-nv200 have now 199k km 62 month of ownership. 80% capasaty left. Right front bearing need to be replaced. Not bad. I wish I had the 40 kWh, but with the model 3 as a daily driver I had to wait to replace my van. Thanx for the referral code, thanx to you we had a fantastic 6170km trip to Europe last summer for free :) The superchargers are fantastic, 14 country’s in 15 days.

@vladzis

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. 211kkm here, a nearly a year less of ownership, and SoH is 79% on mine. Never looked after battery tbh

@sveinfriborg4

4 жыл бұрын

ev_nero , wow, do you still jave 11bars on the battery?

@vladzis

4 жыл бұрын

Svein Friborg 10 apparently 😔

This is how much cargo room, every minivan should have. Amazing.

Come on Nissan! Bring it to the USA! Nissan could beat Tesla to the punch. And I own shares in Tesla. Unfortunately their plate is full. As others have said, arm rests, a stronger battery and it will stand alone. So many trades workers, delivery workers, home makers, campers will LOVE this car. It's not like Nissan has anything to lose, we can all hear the death rattle. And you guys said it, the Leaf has the goods, just make them available to this platform.

looks nice

Used to drive 7 seaters when all our children were younger. Downsized to 'normal' vehicles when they flew the nest. Full circle: Grandchildren! Have asked Jonathan to help us find a 40kWh Acenta ENV200.

I'm planning on getting this car as a first EV and i love the space and all. Now some questions: Is the car noisy on the inside while driving? How does charging work? Here in Sweden we have mostly Type 2 chargers and not so many chademo. Would i be able to get a range of 200km in one charge? Are the two seats in the back removable completely if necessary?

We bought a 24kWh Leaf as our main family car and it's been working brilliantly for the past 17 months. But we still keep a Citroen C8 people carrier for the (increasingly rare) full family trips out and towing a trailer. This would really fill the gap if we could afford a second EV!

James really needs a big American Pick Up truck ... like the Tesla CyberTruck... fun to hear how he is trying to persuade Kate to go along with him on choosing the Van as their second vehicle. :)

I love vans, tempting, but not enough to swap the MG for it.

I got the same sweater James! o/

I have been wanting this for 2 years now but I just want battery improved range

In addition to no front armrests the deal breaker for me was the absence of armrests on the doors for second row passengers . Otherwise, very good.

This thing would be great if someone at Nissan actually loved it a little. Tart up the interior to make it a bit more car-like, give it the bigger battery as an option, and this has to sell well. It's on its own in the market at the moment. Why Nissan aren't giving it a push is beyond me.

Florence stole my attention when she was sitting in the middle. 😀

Great video guys, too bad this is not offered in America. James, is the neck beard a thing in the UK?

Thank you

Vans are for carrying lots of people or for those who need to carry lots of stuff for work or hobby. In the past vans were available with luxury items but, that has moved to the large SUV 4x4's. Perhaps they will return when people see the 3/4 ton electric SUV's?

If this car could do 250 miles on the motorway and rapid charge to 80% in less then an hour I would already have one and would have built it into a campavan, as things stand now, my only real option is an ice MVP but every time we use it I feel bad for contributing to emissions. It’s shocking how far benign electric vans are!

I think your overall vehicle requirements are really similar to mine. However, I think there is a chance I could get away with just having one car. Which is the best EV all rounder for a family with 2.3 children, occasional road trips, decent boot for a buggy etc?

The front seats look the same as our 1st generation Leaf, at least in terms of colour and material. From the way you are both moving around, the ride seems rather poor in the front also. If the range wasn't so limiting, it would be a great car for camping as it would easily accommodate a tent and loads of equipment.

It'd make a great camper conversion van if you can live with the 100 mile range. There's a guy doing it in the older lower range NC200.

I really want to like these, would love to combine big practical family MPV and runabout EV to get back to one car. Limited range, type 1, ancient stereo plus the base van is over a decade old mean it’s a no at £30k+. Really hoping for more commercial options in the coming years that I can get a combi/MPV version of.

@trooba3027

4 жыл бұрын

To us it seems that Nissan really has no intention at all to upgrade the tech of this van nor want to push it on the market. Even no configurator at all on the website... It is weird really...

@kiteless1

4 жыл бұрын

@@trooba3027 for lack of any competition in this space. Even the diesel NV200 has gone now, Nissan's small diesel van is the NV250 which is a rebadged Kangoo.

I would love one of these wee vans, it would be great for our four children but, it’s so basic/ compromised compared to any other 2019 EV I couldn’t bring myself to spend over £30,000 on one. The Citroen Multi-space and Dispatch EV’s will be along soon along with their PSA stablemates, they couldn’t be more basic than the ENV 200.

Does anyone know if you can easily remove/replace the 6th/7th seats in the boot? for example 10 minutes with the socket set........ i'm interested in one of these vans but most of the time would want the full boot space with occasional requirement for additional passengers. Showrooms are closed otherwise i would simply go and look at one! what a shame you cant get one with a moon roof it would be ace.

Intéressant

Does it support Android Auto and Apple Car Play? If yes, then the built-in nav and entertainment system aren't really a big deal.

I waited 6 years for this van to show up in the states and it never did. I wonder if i could import it...

These 40kwh vans rapidgate the same as the leaf 40 after just two rapid charges in one day

Could your local Seat dealer lend you a Mii electric. Worth a review.

A Nissan dealer once told me not to by an env200 due to the design upgrade speed and battery depletion rates. Second hand after 5 years they aren’t worth toffee.

who puts water in the glove box?

Why does it still use J1772 and not Type2 like 40kWh LEAF?

Great video as always guys. Personally due to the total lack of new development on Nissans bevs using really old tech even on the 2019 year leaf and of course that env shows how poorly Nissan has become. Factor in the huge disappointment of their customer support not to mention some of the dealers I haven't recommended any vehicle Nissan makes ice, bev etc. Very sad as I've been a huge fan of this company (I've had seven Nissans to date) how the mighty have fallen :(. Cheers

@oliviersourie280

4 жыл бұрын

Fancy a Bev Mate? No updates on Beverly?

@FancyaBevMate

4 жыл бұрын

@@oliviersourie280Hi mate, yes FO has been requesting details on the vehicle like faults history and losses etc its a long winded process. I haven't been uploading anything mate because we're getting ready for our house move and as a result have been very busy last four months odd. Cheers

@badchefi

4 жыл бұрын

You fail to recognise that they actually developed the Leaf hugely in 9 years - battery size, range, power, comfort, safety all has evolved quite nicely - and the prices just keep dropping. Best value used EV you can buy right now.

@FancyaBevMate

4 жыл бұрын

@@badchefi This video is regarding a new vehicle, and you're wrong on a few points none of which your points are relevant to what I posted. Maybe you should read before making yourself look a bit silly. As for it developing hugely I have the 40kWh leaf and the efficiency of the vehicle hasn't changed hugely in fact its marginally better as for the prices they have risen by £5,000 since launch. The original leaf was ground breaking the new vehicle was at launch criticised due to it being an evolutionary design (in fact I actually mentioned this on my channel) and not moving the game forward. Ten years is a long time for manufacturers, its actually two new models that means ground up new. Factor in Nissans epically bad customer service and well there you go. Cheers

@badchefi

4 жыл бұрын

Fancy a Bev Mate? You don’t account for inflation - the pound buys a lot less than back in 2010. You seem to miss the fact that developing a electric vehicle from scratch costs billions and in the last ten years Nissan could simply not afford another two new models that don’t make money in the short term. I am also pretty sure that you love your Leaf and that it is the best car you ever owned - go on admit it🤣

How much was this car/ van ? Nissan leaf is from £29700 ! Perhaps the price difference is why you don't t get the tech carried over!

Can you take the seats right out???

I used to have a top of the range Renault Grand Espace with all the bells and whistles, it was soooo espacious and versatile. If Evalia had the bigger battery and bit more kit and was cheaper I would have one tomorrow and cancel the MG's that I have on order.

From experience, black interiors are much harder to keep looking clean than grey or even beige ones. And I also wouldn't want cloth seats again.

Good review and full off information but in my opinion comparing a model x range to this is a little unfair as this is easily half the price. The price of the env200 would be the cost for the Tesla battery alone

'Bad cop' kate 🤣🤣🤣

Great review, I've got the 24kWh model which has been a good base for a campervan conversion. Totally agree that an arm rest would be nice! I've been on lots long trips with mine, very capable and reliable van. Interesting to see your 40kWh model with a type-1 socket, all other 40kWh env200's I've seen have had a type-2 socket. Here's a video of my env200 campervan conversion kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaGZqM-IadDPiMo.html

I,m really trying to persuade myself to buy and convert into a camper ..But I think its just not there yet ..Price must be cheaper also . The science is already there I,ms sure..Get it done please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HI THERE IF YOU LIKED IT SOO MUCH WHY DID YOU GET AN MG5 OR WORK SURELY YOU COULD GET MORE IN THE BACK OF THIS VAN ?

@Jamesandkate

2 жыл бұрын

True, but the range is nowhere near what we need for work. As a personal commuter, it's nice, but not for our work.

Both hands on the wheel Kate.

Does the rear tailgate open/close remotely, ie from a key fob?

@MK-nh6lz

Жыл бұрын

No

Too bad the electric version never came to USA 🇺🇸. Although in New York many cabs are NV-200. They could have here maybe with 62kWh? Nissan are so illogical with their electrification :(

@olepickle5366

4 жыл бұрын

Hello guys I'm trying mo make a survey about nissan CVT transmissions so I wanna know the locations(countries/states/territories/cities, etc) of every nissan CVT lovers and Nissan CVT haters as well. Thank you so much guys and hope you all join the survey. (How many kilometers you put now/or how many kilometers when start to notice any issues?)

@williamarmstrong7199

3 жыл бұрын

@@olepickle5366 fully electric do not use CVT gearboxes only some Hybrid cars use them. However they are very reliable even if the driving experience is lacking. I drive a Mitsibishi PHEV as a taxi and it is absolutely brilliant. However it dose not have a CVT gearbox.

No mention of #RapidGate. Did you do any trips with 2 or 3 stops? +ve Looks perfect for a taxi -ve You were both pogoing around like a 70's Punk band!

@ianmathieson65

4 жыл бұрын

thesmallrougeone: Should not experience Rapidgate problems as the 40kWh battery in all the eNV200 models has active thermal management, unlike all the LEAF models which have none. Makes it even more idiotic that Nissan still have failed to produce any LEAF with it even after all the criticism and the likely adverse effect on sales. If they’re worried about the effect on the LEAF list price, they could produce 2 versions - one without active cooling, for owners who rarely need to rapid charge more than once per journey, and one with cooling for those who need to make more frequent longer journeys involving 2 or more rapid charges. This would negate the need for the software update which allows faster charge rates but at the expense of higher battery temperatures and consequent shorter battery life.

@thesmallrougeone

4 жыл бұрын

I believe the active thermal management is nothing more than a small fan that circulates ambient air around the battery pack compartment. I've also heard that charge throttling is worse than the current 40kWh LEAF because Nissan haven't released the software update to the eNV200 🤷‍♂️ Just asking the question in case the newer 40kWh eNV200 has benefited from an update during manufacture.

@ianmathieson65

4 жыл бұрын

thesmallrougeone: You’ve made some interesting comments whose veracity is beyond my experience. It would be extremely useful if any owners of the newest 40kWh eNV200 could comment on battery temperature during charging and any resulting charge rate limiting, and could report which version of the software is installed in their vehicle. Any takers out there?

@kiteless1

4 жыл бұрын

Ian Mathieson there was an owner of a 40kwh env200 making videos and despite the active cooling got slower and slower charges on long trips. Was never clear if this was a problem specific to his or all 40kwh ones - he was trying to reject it and take legal action. I’m guessing he came to some agreement with Nissan if he took the content down.

@ianmathieson65

4 жыл бұрын

Simon Gardner: I didn’t see that at the time and wasn’t aware of any such problems. We could do with a few more reports to be sure of the trend.

You can't compare prices with the leaf. Vans and Busses aber extremely expensive and the Evalia (in any variant) is an absolute bargain. You simply won't find a vehicle of that size and quality even remotely priced as low as the (e)-NV200. So you get what you pay for. Armrests are available from Nissan, very nice ones actually.

I've said it before, I love van based cars but the lack of tech compared to a car, in this case Leaf vs env200 is a complete turn off for me. It's not even as if they are a budget vehicle at over 30k! I want to buy one but I won't even consider it until I feel like I'm not being ripped off.

100 mile range is low. Charging rates?? Cooled battery?? Cost??

@badchefi

4 жыл бұрын

william armstrong for a 40KWh van it isn’t - it’s about what you get - the other three questions you can google.

@williamarmstrong7199

3 жыл бұрын

@@badchefi its a review.. I should not need to. Usually James and Kate are spot on with their reviews.. only on this one they slipped up.

Bonjour après 3 ans toujours content ?

60 kWh with CCS and that would be my car...

How's the MG ZS EV

For me I am looking for something for transporting a disabled person. It seems the only choice.

Dont buy one if you drive highways, only if you drive around town. Its a awesome town van but i cant do over 90kms on the highway without just running the batteries to empty in about 90kms

Nissan missed an opportunity to sell these as family vehicles and delivery vehicles. It should have been a great seller for a business. Nissan did not advertise it enough. It would save a business a lot on delivery costs. Nissan was once a leader in electric vehicles but they seem to have not made much progress since the original release of the Leaf.

@vladzis

4 жыл бұрын

Supply couldn't meet demand, I think that's the reason they kept it steady

@grahamjohnson4702

4 жыл бұрын

The UK is the only country in the world that has the snobby attitude of Kate " but it's a van " In Europe where the car is an essential member of the family, these types of vehicles are recognised for what they contribute to the family and not ignored because they LOOK LIKE A VAN. They can be used as a family car, a work horse for the working person of the family, as a taxi for the family, picnic van for the family at weekend and take the whole family out to annual holiday places, just to mention a few uses. James has his head screwed on a lot better than Kate and her snobbish opinions, of it's a VAN, how many times did she mention it's a VAN? Go get a Tesla Kate and a smaller bank balance you can obviously afford too. Oh and Kenz I think Nissan know more about their market than you do.

@vladzis

4 жыл бұрын

Graham I think it’s just expressed opinion. While I drive one myself, even if mine is 5 seater, no one is calling it a car, because it’s also classed as a van (mine is N1, because mine is a panel van and has middle row seats thrown in). Also Kate gave her valid reasons why. I used to be hotel manager in Lithuania and I truly hated that part of my job, where you need to attend somewhere and then borrow car from my friends, because I didn’t need that ‘kind of car’ for myself, but I needed to look more professional due to my position. in the regular days, I was walking or cycling to work though

@vladzis

4 жыл бұрын

Graham Johnson I also agree with you on utilitarian side of the vehicle itself, just wouldn’t agree with ‘essential’ part of it, because you just don’t want to be different. You also expressed your opinion on this matter, I think your both opinions worth debate and discussion, rather than naming and finger pointing 💁‍♂️

@grahamjohnson4702

4 жыл бұрын

@@vladzis It's like you can't go to the golf club because you haven't got a Merc Or an Audi, My Dacia Lodgy will still get you there just the same and you can put 5 sets of clubs in as well.

Is it spring leaf suspension on the back

@ontopoftheroof

4 жыл бұрын

That would be quite ironic as the Leaf itself doesn't have them. 🥴

I'd love one but with a motorbike range tank(or less)? nah

@vladzis

4 жыл бұрын

It's has 2 charging sockets and battery for a reason? 😁

Again another review of this vehicle with no mention of the adverse effect of multiple rapid charges on the long distance capability of this vehicle ? This was very well documented by one of the early adopters of this vehicle who in the end was forced to go back to ICE. Leaving the elephant in the room is not the best.

Does it have Apple Car Play?

@Zimpaz

4 жыл бұрын

DCA Neale if it’s the same unit as the original model leafs then no

It seams VERY noisy. Lots of wind noise.

Can I buy this van in the USA?

@MK-nh6lz

Жыл бұрын

No

At this price point, the spec of env200 is ridiculous. I mean the car is fine I would love to have it, but not with this sticker price. If Evalia would have +/- 65kWh, one-Pedal, all this new semi-autonomous driving stuff and would not be such a dramatic hard plastic interior kingdom (comparable only with Deawoo Tico I guess) - I would say it's fair. But for such a huge amount of money to be paid, that's a huge no way. Unfortunately.

Really crap in winter lower milage and heating turn on hardly do 100miles😊

looks like a good EV for a big dog or two...

Is the 2nd row middle seat actually a seat? Can it sit an adult or a child in a high-back booster seat? If not, it CANNOT be classified as a seat!!! All seats MUST be equal size otherwise they legally CANNOT be classified as a seat!!!!

@peterjackson6228

4 жыл бұрын

@Steve Davis The middle row seats, can you get three child seats into each seat? Can three adults sit individually in each seat? The point I'm trying to make is that the middle row seat is far smaller than the two outer seats, thus this isn't a seat at all. Try putting three baby/toddler car seats in the middle row, I bet they won't fit. And this is my issue. It is actually a 6 seater not a 7 seater

Still not enough battery/range to make it ‘viable’ IMHO...

@vladzis

4 жыл бұрын

I think you expecting too much from a van, even delivery vans (DHL, PDP, Post Office) averaging 50 miles daily. Even mine, 2015, with 24kWh battery, can do that, daily

@cloggsy1971

4 жыл бұрын

ev_nero Still not enough for a 7-seat ‘family car’ IMHO. Like you said, the 62kw+ battery would be much better; 150/180 mile range?

@vladzis

4 жыл бұрын

Cloggsy it’s people carrier, not a family car :) it’s also classed as a van :)

157.828 miles range! stick to diesel vans.

: bottle of water doesn't fit in the glove box - there is a drawer under drivers seat, fits 4 0.5l easily 😊 it has shocks at the back as well, not just leaf springs 😊 agree on A pillars - they're massive blindspot, especially if someone came from regular vehicle with normal A pillars; mirror on the sunvisers - I have sticked aftermarket one, £0.99 on eBay, does the job, very easy to remove 😊; armrest, I missed that as well, 3rd party one costs £20 online, don't need screws, or anything, it fits to cupholders - right behind handbrake; while 62kWh Leaf peaked at 100kWh - it needs to be software unlocked to accept anything 50kW+, and also have 50kW+ station, there's none even in Norway 🙁; seats - comfy, especially on long journeys, very hard wearing, and you both know mileage I've done in mine; when it comes to tech, yes, you miss a lot, but at the same time, you realise how much of that techy stuff you don't really need, and you can just focus and driving and utility of the vehicle. It's shame we need to sell ours, we wouldn't, but we like long journeys, and 24kWh one, with 5 year old on board - painful experience at times. If they would offer 62kWh battery replacement without replacing the vehicle itself - we sure would think about it, rather than jump into other EV. Not being sentimental, just looking long term

Why is your bird doing all the driving

Buy a Tesla Cyber truck?