NISSAN has confirmed pricing for the sixth-generation Micra and it will cost from £22,995 for the all-electric supermini.

That is similar to its sister-ship the new Renault 5 with which it shares much.

Pricing will start from £22,995 for the 40kWh Engage model. Mid-grade Advanced trim models will cost from £24,995 and top specification Evolve versions with a larger 52kWh battery will be available from £29,865.

As such the all new Micras should qualify for the Government's new Electric Car Grant which is worth up to £1,500.

The official range now reaches 260 miles for the 52kWh battery and 198 miles for the 40kWh battery, i.e. a respective gain of around seven miles of range compared to the initial announcement.

Quick charging from 15 per cent to 80 per cent takes 30 minutes. To maximise the charging efficiency, a heat pump is standard on both battery options, as well as battery heating and cooling capability.

The new Micra integrates Google Built-in services via the NissanConnect infotainment system, with Google Maps supplied as standard.

The latter also plays a key role in route planning. If the destination exceeds the available range, the system automatically identifies charging stations along the route, considering the charge level, average consumption, and temperature. It can even precondition the battery to ensure optimal charging speed.

James Taylor, manging director of Nissan GBsaid: "Micra is the first of four new fully electric models to arrive on the Nissan line up and we are incredibly excited to be pricing it so competitively. Micra is a key strategic model for Nissan."

The new Micra pays homage to previous generations of the iconic model - a compact city car that has sold more than six million units worldwide since its launch in 1983.

Nissan says order banks will open at the beginning of September.