Nissan Launches China-Designed EV: Meet the New N7
Kevin WongApr 28, 2025, 11:37 AM
【PCauto】On April 27th, Nissan launched the all-new Nissan N7 in the Chinese automotive market, which is developed by Chinese team. Surprisingly, the price of N7 is not expensive for the local automotive market.
- 510 Air, priced at RM78,000, with 540km range and 160kW motor
- 510 Pro, priced at RM77,915, with 525km range and 160kW motor
- 625 Pro, priced at RM83,984, with 635km range and 200kW motor
- 510 Max, priced at RM83,984, with 510km range and 160kW motor
- 625 Max, priced at RM89,931, with 625km range and 200kW motor
Several years ago, Nissan launched Ariya with a local price tag of RM119,920. Such high price made Ariya lose its competitiveness.
Now, Nissan has entrusted its EV development to Chinese teams, utilizing Dongfeng Group’s Tianyan Architecture for the N7 – an approach that not only reduces costs but also better meets the needs of local automobile market.
As the first mid-to-large size pure electric sedan developed by Dongfeng Nissan’s new energy technology architecture,the N7’s design involved deep participation from Chinese teams. While maintaining Nissan’s classic design elements, it incorporates local aesthetic preferences.
The exterior adopts Nissan’s signature V-motion grille element, with the iconic closed design of V-shaped front fascia to show its EV identity. The full-width daytime running lights and fluid body lines demonstrate a balance between modern tech appeal and brand recognition.
Notably, the design of the body line is inspired by the ‘fastback coupe’ style favored by local consumers, retaining the stability of traditional sedan while optimizing the roofline curvature to reduce drag coefficient.
Nissan officially named the N7 as the electric version of Teana, with its comfort features developed entirely for the needs of Chinese family users. The Chinese team created specialized configurations tailored to local consumers’ preference for a ‘mobile third space.’
The cabin is equipped with Multi-Layer ergonomic seats co-developed by the Chinese team and local suppliers, with seat contours and support optimized for the needs of Asian body. Combined with ventilation/heating functions, the seats address comfort needs across varying climates.
The front row is equipped with a 15.6-inch floating touchscreen + 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip in a China-developed infotainment system.
