Nissan Philippines is all set to expand its product lineup by adding another electric vehicle (EV) to its portfolio with the official debut of the Primera EV on November 6, 2026. In fact, the initial allocation of the Primera EV is already in the Philippines.
Before its official launch, Nissan PH shared the spec sheet of the Primera EV, giving us a preview of what to expect from the EV sedan. The Nissan Primera EV is equipped with LED headlights along with LED daytime running lights and sequential turn signals. It also has an illuminated Nissan emblem, which is becoming a trend among EVs.
The side profile is highlighted by frameless doors with flush-type door handles, as well as electric folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals. The Nissan Primera EV sits on a set of 18-inch alloy wheels while having disc brakes on all four wheels.
In terms of dimensions, it measures 4,930mm long, 1,895mm wide, and 1,487mm tall, along with a wheelbase of 2,915mm. To put things in perspective, the Primera EV is comparable in size to models like the Toyota Camry. The rear, on the other hand, has full LED taillights.
Inside, the Nissan Primera will come with a gray interior trim along with a clutter-free dashboard layout, a sleek-looking leather-wrapped steering wheel, and perforated leather upholstery. Both the driver and front passenger enjoy Zero Gravity seats equipped with power adjustment, lumbar support, memory functions, seat ventilation, heating, and built-in massage functions.
It also has a fixed panoramic glass roof, customizable ambient lighting, and a center armrest with two cup holders for the rear passengers. The Nissan Primera EV also has a 10.25-inch full digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Safety-wise, the Nissan Primera EV is equipped with six airbags, an anti-lock braking system, traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The Primera EV is also integrated with Nissan Intelligent Mobility, which includes safety tech such as ProPilot Intelligent Cruise Assist/Control, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning with hands-off detection, among others.
The Nissan Primera EV is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor producing 215 horsepower and 305 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels. It also has a 58 kWh battery pack that provides an NEDC-rated range of 500 kilometers on a single charge, according to Nissan. The battery supports 150 kW DC fast charging, which Nissan claims can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 19 minutes.
Nissan Philippines will officially launch the Primera EV alongside the Navara Pro PHEV on November 6, 2026.
Autocar’s Take
Nissan Philippines is all set to expand its product lineup yet again with the launch of the Primera EV. The said EV sedan allows Nissan PH to give its model lineup a much-needed revamp, and it also allows the brand to have a challenger in the growing EV market, which is being dominated by players such as VinFast and Tesla (based on the CAMPI reports). The launch of the Primera EV also shows Nissan’s commitment to adapting to the changing automotive landscape, where local consumers are looking to drive home new energy vehicles.
