Nissan Pixo revealed: 161-mile Twingo twin due in UK in early 2027
Nissan is back in the city car class with a Renault Twingo twin, but UK prices are not out yet. Here is what 161 miles, 50kW charging and an expected £18,000 price would buy you.
Quick answers
- Nissan revealed the Pixo on 23 September 2026: a four-seat electric city car built by Renault in Slovenia and based on the Renault Twingo E-Tech.
- The Pixo pairs a 27.5kWh LFP battery with a 60kW (82hp) motor for up to 259km (about 161 miles) WLTP, two miles short of the Twingo's 163 miles.
- DC charging peaks at 50kW, with 15 to 80% in about 28 minutes, and the 11kW AC charging is bidirectional.
- Nissan says prices follow from December and deliveries start in early 2027. Autocar expects about £18,000 before any grant, but Nissan has confirmed nothing.
- The Hyundai Ioniq 3 already costs £18,495 after the £3,750 grant with 213 miles WLTP, so the Pixo's value depends heavily on grant eligibility.
Nissan has revealed the Pixo, a four-seat electric city car that shares its 27.5kWh battery and 60kW motor with the Renault Twingo E-Tech and claims up to 161 miles of WLTP range. There is no UK price yet: Nissan says prices will be announced from December, with first deliveries in early 2027, and Autocar expects it to start at about £18,000. For UK drivers, the question is whether a Nissan-badged Twingo can earn its place against small EVs already on sale for similar money.
The Pixo was unveiled on 23 September 2026 and marks Nissan’s return to the A-segment, the smallest class of mainstream car. It revives an old Nissan name, but this time the car is built by Renault at its Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia.
What is the Nissan Pixo?
The Pixo is 3,796mm long and 1,790mm wide, and Nissan says it seats four adults. The rear seats slide independently, so you can trade legroom for luggage space. The boot holds 356 litres with the rear seats in place and 1,221 litres with them folded, according to Nissan’s launch release. For reference, Hyundai quotes 441 litres for the Ioniq 3, which has a 42kWh battery in its entry version.
Power comes from a single 60kW (82hp) motor driving the front wheels. Inside, a 10-inch touchscreen runs Google built-in with the Gemini voice assistant.
Range and charging: what does 161 miles mean in practice?
The Pixo uses a 27.5kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery rated at up to 259km on the WLTP cycle, which WhichEV converts to 161 miles. That is a city car figure: it suits short urban trips, but long motorway runs will need planning, and cold weather will cut into it.
DC rapid charging peaks at 50kW, and Nissan quotes 15 to 80% in about 28 minutes. That 65% slice is roughly 18kWh, or about 105 miles of claimed range, which works out at an average charging rate of under 40kW. It is modest, but with a battery this small the stop is still under half an hour.
AC charging runs at up to 11kW and is bidirectional, so the car can send power back out as well as take it in. On paper, an 11kW supply would fill the battery from empty in about two and a half hours, before charging losses.
How is it different from the Renault Twingo?
Under the skin, very little. The Pixo and Renault Twingo E-Tech share the same battery size, chemistry and motor output, so the choice will come down to styling, software, price and the dealer network.
| Nissan Pixo | Renault Twingo E-Tech | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 27.5kWh LFP | 27.5kWh LFP |
| Motor | 60kW (82hp), front-wheel drive | 60kW (82hp), front-wheel drive |
| WLTP range | 259km (about 161 miles) | 163 miles |
| Infotainment | Google built-in with Gemini, 10-inch touchscreen | 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google built-in on UK cars |
| UK price | Not announced (Autocar expects about £18,000) | Under £20,000 (Renault guidance) |
| UK status | Prices from December, deliveries early 2027 | More than 100 cars on display at UK retailers since late July 2026 |
The Pixo’s claimed range is two miles shorter than the Twingo’s 163 miles, a gap no driver will notice. The bigger difference is timing: Renault’s car is already in UK showrooms for viewing, while the Nissan is a 2027 proposition.
When will the Pixo go on sale, and what will it cost?
Nissan says pricing and market specifications will be announced from December, ahead of first customer deliveries in early 2027, as carsales reported. It has not confirmed a UK order date or UK trims.
On price, Autocar expects about £18,000 before any grant, and Auto Express reports that Nissan is targeting a sub-£20,000 price. Treat both as estimates until Nissan publishes a price list.
The Electric Car Grant could change the sums. It is worth up to £3,750 on eligible cars, but Nissan has not said whether the Pixo will qualify. If an £18,000 Pixo received the full amount, it would cost £14,250. Without the grant, it faces tougher competition. You can see which models currently qualify for the Electric Car Grant in our regularly updated list.
How does it compare with small EVs you can buy now?
Several small EVs now sit at or below £20,000. Here is how the Pixo’s expected price sits against its closest rivals.
| Car | UK price | Claimed range | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pixo | About £18,000 (Autocar estimate, before any grant) | 161 miles WLTP | Prices due from December |
| Renault Twingo E-Tech | Under £20,000 (Renault guidance) | 163 miles WLTP | On display, full price list awaited |
| Dacia Spring (new) | Under £18,000 (target, before any grant) | 155 miles WLTP | UK prices and date to be confirmed |
| Honda Super-N | £18,995 OTR (launch price) | Up to 199 miles (city cycle) | Orders opened 22 June 2026 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 3 Advance 42kWh | £18,495 OTR after £3,750 grant (£22,245 before) | 213 miles WLTP | Orders open now |
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is the benchmark. With the full grant it costs £18,495 and claims 213 miles WLTP, 52 miles more than the Pixo for roughly what Autocar expects the Nissan to cost before any grant. Unless the Pixo also gets grant support, it will struggle to match that on range per pound.
The Honda Super-N costs £18,995, but its 199-mile figure is a city-cycle number, which flatters urban driving. Its combined WLTP range is 128 miles, so it is not directly comparable with the combined WLTP figures for the others. At the bottom of the market, the new Dacia Spring is targeting under £18,000 with a 28kWh battery and 155 miles, which could squeeze the Pixo from below.
Should you wait for the Pixo?
If you need a small EV in the next few months, we would not wait. The Ioniq 3 offers more range for similar money today, the Super-N is on sale, and the Twingo is closer to the market than the Nissan.
If you mainly drive in town, have somewhere to charge and are happy to wait until 2027, the Pixo is worth a look when prices land in December. Because it is mechanically the same as the Twingo, the sensible approach is to compare the two on price, grant status, finance offers and equipment, then pick the better deal. Grant eligibility will matter most: at £14,250 the Pixo would be a bargain, while at £18,000 without help it looks short on range next to the Hyundai.
For a wider view of the class, see our ranking of the best small electric cars for city drivers.
How we test and where our numbers come from
Range figures are official WLTP combined values taken from manufacturer UK specification pages, with real-world estimates drawn from independent comparative testing. Prices are UK list prices at the time of the latest update. Tax, grant and charging-scheme figures come from GOV.UK and HMRC publications. We re-check every guide when pricing, specification or policy changes. Last checked 6 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When will the Nissan Pixo go on sale in the UK?
Nissan says pricing and market specifications will be announced from December 2026, with first customer deliveries in early 2027. It has not yet given a firm UK order date.
How much will the Nissan Pixo cost in the UK?
Nissan has not announced a UK price. Autocar expects a starting price of about £18,000 before any grant, and Nissan has not said whether the Pixo will qualify for the Electric Car Grant, which is worth up to £3,750.
What is the Nissan Pixo's range?
Nissan quotes up to 259km on the WLTP cycle, which is about 161 miles, from a 27.5kWh LFP battery. A 15 to 80% charge on a 50kW DC charger takes about 28 minutes.
Is the Nissan Pixo just a Renault Twingo?
Mechanically, largely yes. Both use a 27.5kWh LFP battery and a 60kW motor, and Renault builds the Pixo at Novo Mesto in Slovenia. The Pixo has its own styling and Google built-in with the Gemini assistant on a 10-inch touchscreen.
Sources and further reading
- europe.nissannews.comNissan EuropePrimary source referenced in this article.
- electrive.comNissan Pixo: an electric return to the A-segmentReveal date, 50kW DC and 11kW AC charging, 15 to 80% time and Novo Mesto production.
- carsales.com.auNissan Pixo revealed for Europe, not AustraliaPricing and market specifications to be announced from December, deliveries in early 2027, and Autocar's £18,000 UK estimate.
- autocar.co.ukRevealed: The Nissan Pixo is back, only this time it's a Renault TwingoSub-£20,000 UK price expectation for the Twingo twin.
- autocar.co.ukSub-£20k price, 163-mile range: new Renault Twingo aims to revive the city car classRenault Twingo E-Tech range and under-£20,000 UK price guidance.
- hyundai.newsAll-New Hyundai IONIQ 3 Opens for UK Orders with £3,750 Electric Car GrantIoniq 3 UK price of £18,495 after the £3,750 grant and 213-mile WLTP range.
- hondanews.euExhilarating Honda Super-N delivers small car, big fun from just £18,995Honda Super-N UK price and city range.
- whichev.netNew Dacia Spring targets sub-£18,000 pricing and 155-mile rangeNew Dacia Spring UK price target and range.
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