Nissan is developing an electric Qashqai as well as an electrically-powered saloon based on the Megane.
The cars, which are coming on-stream in prototype form, are the result of the carmaker's association with the Better Place group, which is involved in major electric car initiatives in Israel and Denmark.
Meanwhile, the two companies are also developing a robotic system that could change batteries in electric cars in just 45 seconds.
This is a suggested alternative or complementary idea to having plug-in charging points in places like London.
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