Nissan has debuted its first ever electrified pick-up ute, with its 800Nm Frontier Pro on display at the 2025 Auto Shanghai motor show.

Slated to launch in China by the end of 2025, the Frontier Pro has also been confirmed for future export – but an Australian release is yet to be determined. 

Co-developed with Zhengzhou Nissan (ZNA), the Frontier Pro set for the Chinese domestic market is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a transmission-mounted, high output electric motor. This combination delivers power in excess of 300kW and up to 800Nm of torque, with the vehicle expected to have an EV-only range of 135km.

For comparison’s sake, the BYD Shark 6 delivers 321kW and 650Nm, with an EV-only range of up to 100km; while the Ford Ranger PHEV delivers 207kW and 697Nm, with an EV-only range of 48km.

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The Frontier Pro will ride on a 5-link rear suspension, and it will utilise Nissan’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive to control torque distribution. An electro-mechanical ear diff lock will be standard, as will four drive modes: Hybrid, Pure electric, Performance, and Snow.

Interior equipment includes a 10-inch LCD instrument panel; a 14.6-inch infotainment screen; and a panoramic roof as standard. Other useful features include roof rails; an electronic retractable cover for the tub; and a vehicle-to-load (V2L) port, which allows the plug-in hybrid battery to supply up to 6kW to power campsite or worksite accessories. The PHEV ute sits on 18-inch alloys inside 265/65R18 tyres. 

Pricing has not been released, but, as a guide, the BYD Shark 6 costs $57,900 plus on-road costs in Australia. The Ford Ranger PHEV is significantly dearer, with a starting price of $71,990 for the XLT.

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