Nissan's Shift to Exclusively Electric Vehicles in Europe by 2030

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【Summary】Nissan will exclusively launch electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe from now on and aims to sell only EVs in the region by 2030. The automaker has confirmed two new EVs for Europe, one of which will be produced at its Sunderland plant in the UK. Nissan has raised its targets for EVs, pledging to introduce 19 new battery-electric models by 2030. The company also plans to bring down the cost of EV batteries by 65% and introduce all-solid-state batteries by fiscal year 2028.

FutureCar Staff Sep 25, 2023 11:25 PM PT

Nissan's Shift to Exclusively Electric Vehicles in Europe by 2030

Nissan has revealed its plans to exclusively launch fully electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe, with the goal of selling only EVs in the region by 2030. Makoto Uchida, Nissan's President and CEO, emphasized the significance of EVs in achieving carbon neutrality and stated that the transition to full electric vehicles is the right move for the company, its customers, and the planet.

The automaker has already confirmed the production of two new battery-electric vehicles for Europe, including an electric SUV that will be manufactured at Nissan's Sunderland plant in the UK. While specific details about the successor to the Nissan Leaf have not been provided, it has been announced that the Leaf successor will be produced at the Sunderland plant starting in 2026.

Nissan previously showcased the Nissan Chill-Out study, a crossover coupe concept that previewed the brand's future electric SUV. The study, which was built on the CMF-EV platform and featured the e-4ORCE dual-motor AWD powertrain from the Ariya, offered a glimpse into Nissan's long-term electrification strategy called Nissan Ambition 2030.

In addition to the electric SUV, Nissan also plans to introduce an all-new electric car that will serve as the successor to the Nissan Micra. This entry-level EV will be manufactured by Renault in Douai, France, alongside the full-electric Renault 5.

Nissan's commitment to EVs extends beyond product launches. The company has raised its targets for EVs, aiming to launch 19 new battery-electric models by 2030. It has also pledged that by the fiscal year ending in March 2027, 98 percent of its sales in Europe will be electrified, combining fully electric cars and hybrids.

Furthermore, Nissan has announced plans to introduce cobalt-free technology to reduce the cost of EV batteries by 65 percent by fiscal year 2028. The company also aims to be a pioneer in the development of all-solid-state batteries (ASSB) and plans to launch the first EVs equipped with its proprietary ASSB by fiscal year 2028.

Nissan's decision to go fully electric in Europe by 2030 aligns with its alliance partner Renault, which has similar plans to make its core brand all-electric by that time.