New Nissan Juke EV Concept: Bold Design Takes the Crossover to the Next Level

Nissan has revealed a new generation of the Juke, now fully electric, previewing what the production model will look like when it arrives in 2026. True to form, the Juke hasn’t toned things down—instead, it leans even harder into the bold styling that drivers either love or hate.

The design is anything but subtle. The body looks like it’s been sculpted from sharp edges and angular surfaces rather than smooth curves. Nissan designers clearly moved away from the rounded shapes common in subcompact crossovers, opting for a more aggressive, almost concept-car-like appearance. Even the wheels stand out, featuring a pixel-inspired pattern instead of traditional spokes.

One signature Juke element remains intact: the hidden rear door handles integrated into the pillars, giving the crossover a coupe-like profile. Underneath, though, the vehicle is far more advanced. It’s now built on Nissan’s CMF-EV platform, shared with the latest Leaf.

That connection hints at what’s under the hood—or rather, under the floor. The Juke EV is expected to offer similar powertrains to the Leaf, starting with a base version around 174 horsepower and a more powerful option close to 215 horsepower. The higher-output version should hit 0–60 mph in about 7.5 seconds. Front-wheel drive with a single electric motor is the most likely setup.

Battery options may also carry over, with packs rated at 52 kWh and 75 kWh. That would translate to an estimated range of up to about 270 miles for the base model and over 370 miles for the larger battery, based on European testing cycles.

Production is expected to take place at Nissan’s Sunderland plant in the UK, with a European launch scheduled for spring of next year.

Interestingly, the current second-generation hybrid Juke isn’t going anywhere just yet. It will remain on sale alongside the new EV, giving buyers a more gradual transition to electrification.

Compared to recent concepts like the Hyper Punk, it’s clear Nissan has managed to carry over some of its futuristic design ideas into a production-ready model without losing practicality. In the end, the Juke stays true to itself—it’s not trying to please everyone, but it definitely stands out in traffic.