Nissan Hyper Urban Concept Previews Nissan's All-Electric Future

Nissan’s Hyper Urban is the first of a series of EV concepts that will be unveiled this month.

The Japan Mobility Show is later this month, starting on October 25. Nissan plans to unveil a series of EV concepts that will be on display, the first of which is this: Nissan Hyper Urban. Unveiled digitally, Nissan says these concepts (including this one) are all “represented by a symbolic character and have custom-tailored features that add value to unique lifestyles and diverse aspirations.’

For the Hyper Urban concept, Nissan says that it targeted suburban and urban professionals, that prioritize environmental sustainability. For example, the concept is said to have standard vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) capabilities. This means the car can act as a battery, drawing from the grid at the most environmentally friendly times, and discharging to the grid (or home) under times of high energy demand.

Stylistically, the Hyper Urban Concept is fun to look at. It has scissor-style front and rear doors, and no B-pillar, allowing for an open, airy interior. The roofline is very coupe-like, but the chunky tires suggest that the Hyper Urban Concept is also part crossover.

It’s not clear if the Hyper Urban Concept will directly come to market. As far as concepts go, it’s pretty out there in terms of feasibility. But, we expect some elements of the Hyper Urban to make it to potentially a Nissan Leaf replacement. Nissan is rumored to eschew the hatchback form factor of the Leaf, and instead, the car will be replaced with a small crossover.

Nissan plans to announce more details and concepts on October 10, 17, and 19.

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