Named after the national flower of Japan, it was introduced on 20 May 2022 as the first battery electric kei car from Nissan.

[2] The only external shared parts are the windshield, door handles, and wing mirrors.

The battery storage uses a 20 kWh lithium-ion unit with an estimated WLTC range of 180 km (110 mi).

Grade levels available are S, X and G, with S being intended for commercial users, the X being more comfortably equipped for private buyers, and the G being the most luxurious variant, with a variety of driving aids and adaptive LED headlights amongst other standard equipment.

[5][6] In December 2022, the Sakura alongside the Mitsubishi eK X EV received the 2022–2023 Japan Car of the Year award.