Nissan's upcoming electric vehicles may also serve as furniture.

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【Summary】Nissan is set to unveil a series of radical concept cars at the Japan Motor show, with the first being the Hyper Urban concept. The design features a sharp crossover exterior with scissor doors and an interior that includes four individual seats that can be transformed into a sofa-like space. The concept highlights the electric vehicle's Vehicle to Home (V2H) and Vehicle to Grid (V2G) capabilities, allowing the car's battery packs to power the home or feed surplus energy back into the grid.

FutureCar Staff Oct 04, 2023 11:22 PM PT

Nissan's upcoming electric vehicles may also serve as furniture.

Nissan is preparing to unveil a series of innovative concept cars at the Japan Motor show later this month. The first concept to be revealed is the Hyper Urban concept, an electric vehicle (EV) that aims to bring heightened excitement.

The Hyper Urban concept is a sharp and spiky crossover, designed to suit the sophisticated tastes of urban and suburban professionals. Its angular exterior is adorned with chromatic paint that subtly changes hues and features eye-catching wheels. The scissor doors provide easy access to the interior.

Inside the vehicle, Nissan designers have created a funky and luxurious atmosphere. The four individual seats resemble those found in Business Class travel, and passengers in the back can enjoy a large swiveling display for entertainment purposes. The front seats can collapse and fold into the back seats, creating a private and relaxing space with footrests. The designers suggest that the vehicle can even be driven into a loft apartment or bungalow, where it can serve as an interior space to unwind.

Although the likelihood of this scenario happening is low, it showcases the electric vehicle's Vehicle to Home (V2H) and Vehicle to Grid (V2G) capabilities. The car's battery packs can be used to power the home, and surplus energy can be fed back into the grid to balance out peaks in demand or generate extra income for the owner. The Intelligent Charging Management System, equipped with AI, can autonomously charge vehicles and power buildings, ensuring efficient management of power.

Nissan's existing EVs already feature this technology, and it has proven useful in powering homes during natural disasters. This suggests that future electric vehicles from the brand will incorporate this tech. While the Hyper Urban concept may not be available for personal use or feature the same extreme styling, it hints at a more radical design direction for future Nissan cars.