Imagine a cool new truck that runs on electricity, can go far without gas, and costs less than some used cars. That’s what Nissan just made.
It’s called the Z9, and it’s a mid-size pickup truck built in China. It can drive on battery power alone and doesn’t need to burn fuel right away. That makes it better for the planet and better for your wallet. But here’s the twist—it’s only being sold in China.
What Makes This Truck Special?
The Nissan Z9 is not just any truck. It’s a plug-in hybrid, which means it has a battery that you can charge like a phone, but it also has a gas engine just in case the battery runs out. So you get the best of both worlds.
There are two versions:
- One has a smaller battery and can drive over 35 miles without using any gas.
- The bigger one can go up to 85 miles on battery power.
If your school or grocery store is nearby, that means you might never need gas.
Why Is Everyone Talking About the Price?
This truck starts at about $16,600 in China. That’s super cheap for a new truck. To compare, a similar truck in the U.S. could cost over $30,000 or even more.
Even the cheapest electric truck in America, called the Slate EV, costs around $28,000—and that’s before you get any discounts. So the Z9 is a lot cheaper and still has great features.
Will It Come to the U.S.?
Not for now. Nissan made this truck for China. They might sell it in other countries later, but not in America yet. Even though people in the U.S. like small and smart trucks like the Ford Maverick or the upcoming Kia Tasman, this one isn’t joining the lineup anytime soon.
Nissan says they want to grow in other countries first. They want to sell 100,000 trucks in just a few years and become one of the biggest exporters of trucks from China.
What’s the Big Picture?
This Z9 truck shows something important: China is getting really good at making smart, cheap electric vehicles. Companies like Nissan are building trucks that are good for the environment and easy to buy.
Even if we don’t get the Z9 in the U.S. right now, this shows what’s possible. Maybe one day, trucks like this will be common everywhere—quiet, clean, and affordable.
