2001 Nissan Hypermini

Many people believe that the 2001 Nissan Hypermini was a car ahead of its time and some people are surprised by this did not sell more. Surprisingly the vehicle features in a number of movies from
around 2001 and is seen by many as an iconic vehicle from the early electric car range.

Why did the 2001 Nissan Hypermini not sell as well as many had expected?