Electric Nissan Juke And Qashqai Inspired By Futuristic Concepts

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【Summary】Nissan will produce electric versions of its Juke and Qashqai SUVs alongside the next-gen Leaf at its UK plant. The EVs will be inspired by the "Hyper" series of concepts recently unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show. The company is investing up to $3.75 billion in the production of the three EVs, as well as the construction of three battery gigafactories and related infrastructure. The Sunderland plant will produce three electric vehicles and battery cells for them.

FutureCar Staff Nov 24, 2023 5:14 AM PT

Electric Nissan Juke And Qashqai Inspired By Futuristic Concepts

Nissan has announced that it will produce all-electric versions of its Juke and Qashqai SUVs, as well as the next-generation Leaf, at its plant in Sunderland, UK. The company confirmed that these new electric vehicles will draw inspiration from its recently unveiled "Hyper" series of concept cars showcased at the Japan Mobility Show.

In total, Nissan is investing up to £3 billion ($3.75 billion) in the production of these three EVs, the construction of three battery gigafactories in partnership with Envision AESC (one more than originally planned), and the necessary infrastructure at its Sunderland plant. The EV36Zero hub in Sunderland will eventually manufacture three electric vehicles and their battery cells at the gigafactories.

Out of the total investment, up to £1.12 billion ($1.41 billion) will be allocated to research and development and the manufacturing of the electric Juke and Qashqai. This amount includes improvements to facilities and manufacturing processes, skills training, and tooling for suppliers. Additionally, Nissan has already invested £423 million ($531 million) in the first phase of EV36Zero for the successor to the Leaf, which is set to begin production in Sunderland in 2026.

Interestingly, Nissan has revealed that the design of the future Qashqai EV will be influenced by the Nissan Hyper Urban Concept, while the Juke EV will draw inspiration from the Hyper Punk Concept. It was previously announced that the Chill-Out Concept from 2021 would provide inspiration for the next Leaf.

Nissan plans to share more details about the upcoming EVs, including their names, specifications, and launch dates, at a later time. The company's President and CEO, Makoto Uchida, expressed excitement about the role of electric vehicles in Nissan's plans to achieve carbon neutrality, emphasizing that the EV36Zero project places the Sunderland plant at the center of their future vision.

In terms of sustainability, Nissan aims to power the production of EVs and batteries in Sunderland with 100% renewable electricity. The EV36Zero Microgrid will supply the necessary electricity, which is generated from Nissan's wind and solar farms, including a newly built 20MW solar farm.

Nissan has previously announced that all its new cars in Europe will be fully electric, and by 2030, the company expects its entire passenger car lineup in Europe to be 100% electric.