Nissan's Budget-Friendly 'Wave' EV Caught on Camera for the First Time

Nissan appears to be moving forward with a compact, wallet-friendly electric vehicle that has now been photographed during testing. Reported to carry the name “Wave,” this newcomer is positioned as an entry point to the brand’s EV lineup and is expected to hit the market in early 2027. The starting price is anticipated to land below the $25,000 mark, a figure that could make electric driving accessible to a much broader audience.

Details remain thin, but the sighting confirms that Nissan is actively developing the model rather than merely teasing it. A sub-$25k sticker would place the Wave in a sparsely populated segment where few automakers currently compete. For shoppers who have watched EV prices creep upward, a mainstream-brand option at this level could represent a meaningful shift in what’s realistically attainable.

The prototype’s first public appearance suggests the project has reached a stage where real-world evaluation is underway. Nissan has not yet shared official specifications, range figures, or a precise launch date beyond the early 2027 window. As testing continues, more concrete information about the Wave’s capabilities and final design should emerge.