Nissan plans to produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries as it looks to lower EV prices. With cheaper materials, the batteries are about 20% to 30% cheaper to build than lithium-ion batteries with NCM. The move will put it in direct competition with BYD, the leading LFP battery maker.
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Nissan’s CEO needs to clean out his closet, according to his wife. The same goes for the 90-year-old automaker as it transitions to a new era. Nissan is gearing up to reveal a new EV plan as part of a midterm update to turn things around.
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Nissan is once again delaying the start of EV production at its Canton, Miss facility. The delay is due to the need to “enhance product competitiveness.”
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Nissan has announced a new performance trim level of the Ariya at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 show this week: Meet the Ariya NISMO. It’s a more powerful, sporty, and body kit-clad version of the company’s only modern BEV offering and, for now, it will be limited to sale in the Japanese market.
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The electric Nissan GT-R we’ve been waiting for may arrive by the end of the decade. Nissan said the 1,300 hp Hyper Force EV concept “gives a glimpse” of what the next electric GT-R could be.
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Japanese industry leaders, including Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Subaru, Panasonic, and seven others, are teaming up to develop advanced vehicle software.
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As global EV sales climb, Nissan looks to compete with leaders like Tesla and BYD. Nissan now plans to export EVs made in China globally to drive down costs and boost sales.
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After a slow start, Nissan is ramping up output of its first electric SUV. Nissan’s new Intelligent Factory, where the Nissan Ariya is built, is finally running smoothly.
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The Nissan Ariya earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2023 Top Safety Pick+ designation. Nissan’s electric SUV earned the agency’s highest rating with a strong crash test performance, headlight evaluation, and advanced safety tech.
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After cutting prices, the Nissan Ariya is being offered with leases as low as $199 per month. (Find local dealers here.) At these rates, Nissan’s electric SUV could currently be one of the best-value EVs to lease.
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China’s leading EV maker, BYD, notched another sales record in November. BYD continues surging, with over 170,000 fully electric vehicles sold last month. The strong performance propelled the automaker past Nissan for the first time in sales.
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The next-gen Nissan LEAF will not be made in the US. Nissan will build the new model in the UK, but the affordable EV risks losing IRA tax credit eligibility.
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A new all-electric Nissan LEAF is due out next year. The compact EV that started it all is getting a makeover to compete with new rivals. Here’s what we know about the next-gen Nissan LEAF so far.
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The iconic sports car is going all-electric. According to a new report, the Nissan Skyline will be reborn as a powerful electric fastback in addition to an SUV.
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Nissan is announcing a major series of investments and plans for electrification today, many of which have been long rumored but are now being concretely defined. In summary, plan on two new CUVs and a brand-new version of the Leaf, all three of which will be produced in the UK at Nissan’s Sunderland plant. In support of those plans, Nissan will also be adding another gigafactory at Sunderland to enable production.
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Nissan plans to build electric versions for two of its best-selling crossovers in the UK. According to a new report, Nissan will build an electric Juke and Qashqai at its Sunderland factory.
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Although several automakers are pushing back plans to launch affordable EVs, Nissan is moving quicker to bring them to market.
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The Sakura, an unassuming microcar from Nissan and Mitsubishi which launched last year, has become the top-selling EV in Japan, beating out global rival Tesla. In a country that has been dragging its heels in going electric, this neat little car meets an obvious need that connects to consumers: It’s cheap and insanely practical.
Nissan has unveiled the Hyper Force, an electric hypercar with an insane 1 MW of power output, but there’s no plan to bring it to production.
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Another day, another EV concept rendering from Nissan. This evening, the Japanese automaker shared images of the Hyper Punk – its fourth all-electric concept in a new “Hyper” series of design exercises set to make physical debuts next week. Does this one look punk to you?
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Ahead of the Japan Mobility Show taking place next week, Nissan has unveiled its third EV concept this month. The Hyper Tourer is an exercise in shoebox aerodynamics that will join two other previously teased concept renderings as a physical presence in Japan.
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The electric car that started it all now qualifies for the $3,750 EV tax credit. After satisfying a portion of the requirements, Nissan has been able to certify that 2024 LEAF EVs are eligible for the credit.
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Designed as the ultimate expedition vehicle, Nissan’s Hyper Adventure EV concept can do it all. Its large battery enables long-range adventures with the ability to power up your campsite and gadgets on the go.
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Nissan is recalling certain 2023 Ariya electric SUVs over defective inverter software that can cause the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly.
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