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firefly vs Nissan Micra
Selected trimStandard205 mi · 41 kWh · Not available
Selected trimEngage 40kWhChange trim196 mi · 40 kWh · £22,995
At a glance
In this comparison, firefly firefly leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Nissan Micra leads on value for money.
Which should you choose?
Choose the firefly if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Nissan Micra if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The firefly firefly leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueNissan
firefly
0
Nissan
6.2
Motorway Rangefirefly
firefly
4.9
Nissan
3.6
Familyfirefly
firefly
7.6
Nissan
6.1
Chargingfirefly
firefly
6.6
Nissan
4.2
Cost Per Milefirefly
firefly
9.4
Nissan
6.9
City Driving
firefly
9.2
Nissan
8.9
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Nissan MicraEngage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £22,995 |
| Official range | 205 miles (better) | 196 miles |
| Boot space | 348 L (better) | 326 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec (better) | 9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Nissan Micra
Length
firefly4,003mm-81mm
Nissan Micra4,084mm
Width
firefly1,781mm
Nissan Micra1,780mm-1mm
Height
firefly1,557mm
Nissan Micra1,530mm-27mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | fireflyBase | Nissan MicraEngage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,003 mm | 4,084 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,781 mm | 1,780 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,557 mm | 1,530 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.4 m (better) | 10.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 619 mm spare | 620 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Nissan MicraEngage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 3 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 348 L (better) | 326 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1253 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 65 L (better) | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
firefly
- A 65 L frunk, one of 22 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 65 L or more.
- One of 32 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
Nissan Micra
- Uses 143 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 85% of hatchback EVs we track.
- One of 32 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  firefly Base |  Nissan Micra Engage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.00m | 4.08m+81mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.78m-1mm |
| Height | 1.56m | 1.53m-27mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.62m | 2.58m-35mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 348L (better) | 326L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1253L | Not available |
| Frunk | 65L (better) | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.4m (better) | 10.2m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,492kg | 1,400kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 41kWh (better) | 40kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 205 mi (better) | 196 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 80kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £22,995 |
| Price after EV grant | Not available | £21,495 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | fireflyBase | Nissan MicraEngage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 205 miles (better) | 196 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 171 miles (better) | 137 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 80 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 143 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 41 kWh (better) | 40 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Nissan MicraEngage 40kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec (better) | 9 sec |
| Power | 105 kW (better) | 90 kW |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 225 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
firefly
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Nissan Micra
Engage 40kWh
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - firefly firefly Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist86%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Nissan Micra Engage 40kWh
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist68%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the firefly firefly and Nissan Micra like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 171 miles for the firefly firefly and 137 miles for the Nissan Micra - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The firefly firefly goes roughly 34 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 25-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the firefly firefly or the Nissan Micra?
The two are within 1 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 620 mm of total clearance for the Nissan Micra and about 619 mm of total clearance for the firefly firefly. The firefly firefly also turns in a 0.8 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the firefly firefly or the Nissan Micra?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the firefly firefly and 90% for the Nissan Micra. That gives the Nissan Micra a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Nissan Micra's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the firefly firefly's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .