Nissan teases new EV concept debuting this week: Tune in and Max Out

Nissan's showing a new electric concept this Wednesday, February 1, at 8 p.m. EST. Or it could be the physical version of a concept we've seen. The tagline for the livestream encourages all to tune in and "see what happens when virtual becomes physical. Discover how our latest concept car takes zero emissions mobility to the max!" The placeholder image includes the rear corner of the Max-Out concept, which was one of Nissan's concepts promoting the automaker's Ambition 2030. The initiative involves a 2 trillion yen ($17.7 billion U.S.) investment over the next five years, part of which will pay for launching 23 new electrified models, 15 of those being pure electric. The other models could use the company's e-Power powertrain, which adds a gasoline range-extender engine. Nissan wants its lineup and the Infiniti range to be 50% electrified globally by 2030, with goals differing for various markets. Europe is targeted for 75% electrified sales in the next five years; the aim for the U.S. and China is 40%.

Nissan described the Max-Out as "so responsive it feels a part of you," the convertible concept aiming "to deliver a new driving experience with its superlative stability and comfort. Dynamic cornering and steering response are balanced with limited body roll to optimize driver and passenger comfort, creating a feeling of oneness with the car." Other than the expected EV concept bits like a full-width screen for the instrument panel, the concept featured lightweight construction and a passenger's seat that could be stowed to create more cargo room.