Nissan builds an e-NV200 ice cream van

An ice cream van, its bonnet propped open and diesel engine running continuously to keep the on-board freezer cold, is a common sight in Britain throughout the summer. Recognising that the associated noise and fumes aren’t particularly pleasant, Nissan has created a pure-electric alternative based on the e-NV200.

A pair of Roam power packs from Nissan Energy are really the vehicle’s key components. Their combined storage capacity of 1.4 kWh supplies a soft-serve ice cream machine, a freezer drawer and a drinks fridge. Three roof-mounted solar panels can top them up during the day, or a full recharge takes around an hour using a standard 230-volt domestic socket.

Because the Roam units are totally autonomous, the 40 kWh battery pack that feeds the e-NV200’s traction motor isn’t used for any catering activities. Therefore, the WLTP Combined driving range of up to 124 miles (200 kilometres) is unaffected.

For now, the e-NV200 ice cream van is just a concept. However, the Roam – which repurposes lithium-ion batteries taken from first-generation examples of the Nissan Leaf – is due to go on sale later this year.

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