Nissan N7: A 635 km Electric Sedan With Momenta ADAS From ~$19,800

The Nissan N7 is proof of how far Nissan's China joint venture has come. Built by Dongfeng-Nissan and launched in April 2025, it's a sleek, mid-size electric sedan that blends familiar Nissan comfort with modern Chinese EV tech — a big 15.6-inch screen, Momenta-developed assisted driving and even a DeepSeek-powered voice assistant. It offers up to 635 km of CLTC range from a 73 kWh LFP battery, a 268 hp front motor and a slippery 0.208 drag coefficient, and prices start from around $19,800. It's aimed squarely at value-focused buyers cross-shopping the Xpeng Mona M03 and BYD Seal, and it has quickly become one of the JV's best-sellers, proving there's strong demand for a trusted global brand once it delivers competitive local tech.

Performance & Specs

The N7 keeps its powertrain simple: a single front-mounted motor driving the front wheels, in two outputs. Lower trims make 160 kW (215 hp), while the top version produces 200 kW (268 hp) and 305 Nm, good for 0–100 km/h in about 6.9 seconds and a 160 km/h top speed. There's no dual-motor or all-wheel-drive option — this is a comfort-first cruiser rather than a performance sedan. What it does very well is efficiency: with a class-leading 0.208 drag coefficient and an LFP battery, it squeezes up to 635 km out of a relatively modest 73 kWh pack, which is a big part of its value story. It's smooth, quiet and easy to drive, exactly as you'd want a family EV to be.

Powertrain	Single-motor, front-wheel drive (BEV)
Motor	160 kW (215 hp) / 200 kW (268 hp)
Torque	305 Nm
Battery	58 / 73 kWh LFP (Sunwoda)
EV range	510 / 635 km (CLTC)
0–100 km/h	~6.9 s (160 km/h top)

POWERTRAIN	Single-motor, front-wheel drive (BEV)
MOTOR	160 kW (215 hp) / 200 kW (268 hp)
TORQUE	305 Nm
ACCELERATION	0–100 km/h ~6.9 s
BATTERY	58 / 73 kWh LFP (Sunwoda)
EV RANGE	510 / 635 km (CLTC)
TOP SPEED	160 km/h

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	4,930–4,967 mm
Width	1,895 mm
Height	1,487 mm
Wheelbase	2,915 mm
Boot	484–504 L
Tyres	235/45 R19

At around 4,950 mm long on a 2,915 mm wheelbase, the N7 is a genuinely spacious mid-size sedan — think Nissan Altima footprint, but with the packaging benefits of a dedicated EV platform. The low, aerodynamic roofline gives it a coupe-like silhouette while the long wheelbase frees up generous rear legroom, and there's a 484–504-litre boot. Nissan leans on its comfort heritage here: the seats are broad and supportive (the brand's trademark "sofa" comfort), road and wind noise are well suppressed, and the cabin feels calm and uncluttered. It's shown here in a fashionable pale-pink hue, one of several soft colours aimed at younger buyers. Nissan has clearly targeted a style-conscious, first-time-EV audience with the N7, and the sleek proportions and clean detailing give it a more premium look than its price suggests. The dedicated EV platform also means a flat floor and airy feel throughout, so despite the coupe-like roofline, headroom in the back stays reasonable for taller passengers.

LENGTH	4,930–4,967 mm
WIDTH	1,895 mm
HEIGHT	1,487 mm
WHEELBASE	2,915 mm
BOOT VOLUME	484–504 L
SEATING	5 seats

Charging & Battery

The N7 uses LFP batteries supplied by Sunwoda in two sizes: a 58 kWh pack for 510 km, or the 73 kWh pack for the headline 635 km (CLTC). Charging is via a 400V system with 3C capability, giving a 10–80% top-up in around 19 minutes — not the fastest in the class, but perfectly usable, and the big battery means you won't need to charge often. There's also 6.6 kW vehicle-to-load for powering camping or work gear. As LFP, the batteries bring good longevity and thermal stability, and the car's exceptional aerodynamics mean real-world efficiency is strong, so the usable range holds up well even at motorway speeds. For most owners, a 600 km-plus sedan that costs under $20,000 is a compelling proposition, and the LFP chemistry means the battery should retain its capacity well over many years of daily charging.

BATTERY	58 / 73 kWh LFP (Sunwoda)
EV RANGE	510 / 635 km (CLTC)
ARCHITECTURE	400V, 3C charging
10–80% CHARGE	~19 minutes

Technology & ADAS

Inside, the N7 is modern and minimalist, centred on a 15.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen running Nissan OS on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip (lower trims use the 8155). It's the first Nissan JV product to integrate DeepSeek-R1 into its voice assistant, giving it genuinely smart, conversational responses. Driver assistance is an end-to-end L2+ system co-developed with Momenta — one of China's top ADAS specialists — offering highway navigation assist and automated parking, though no LiDAR is reported. It's a comprehensive, up-to-date tech package that would have been unthinkable on a Nissan a few years ago, and it's a big reason the N7 feels so competitive against homegrown Chinese rivals. Nissan also advertises a long list of standard comfort and safety features across the range, so even entry cars feel well-equipped rather than stripped-out — a deliberate strategy to win over buyers who might otherwise default to a local brand.

SCREEN	15.6-inch 2.5K, Snapdragon 8295P
ADAS	L2+ (Momenta), highway NOA, auto parking

Available Versions

VERSION	BATTERY	RANGE	POWER	PRICE
510 Air	58 kWh	510 km	160 kW (215 hp)	~$16,450 (¥119,900)
510 Max	58 kWh	510 km	200 kW (268 hp)	~$19,200 (¥139,900)
635 Pro	73 kWh	635 km	200 kW (268 hp)	~$19,800 (¥139,900)
625 Max	73 kWh	625 km	200 kW (268 hp)	~$20,570 (¥149,900)

Pricing & Availability

The Nissan N7 launched in China on 28 April 2025, with five trims spanning roughly ¥119,900 to ¥149,900 (about $16,450 to $20,570); the 635 km Pro that most buyers want sits around $19,800. It's primarily a China-exclusive model, though Nissan has begun exporting it to the Philippines badged as the Nissan Primera — a sign the JV sees global potential. No European or North American launch has been confirmed. For the money, it's one of the most convincing value electric sedans on sale, and a genuine return to form for Nissan in China.

How It Compares

The N7's closest rival is the Xpeng Mona M03, which is a touch cheaper and offers a huge spread of range options, but the Nissan counters with more interior space, a big-brand badge and its comfort-focused character. The BYD Seal is more powerful and available with rear-wheel drive and even LiDAR, but costs several thousand dollars more; the Geely Galaxy E8 is a larger flagship sedan that also sits above the N7 on price. With up to 635 km of range, a modern tech suite and Nissan's comfort pedigree from under $20,000, the N7 makes a strong value case.