Nissan has unveiled a new plan to electrify 16 out of the 30 vehicles it produces by 2026, with the remainder still utilizing internal combustion engines. While specifics for North America are somewhat vague, the company aims to introduce seven new vehicles in the US and Canada, although it remains unclear how many of these will be electric vehicles (EVs).
The company intends to offer “e-POWER and plug-in hybrid models” in the US, which combine electricity and fuel for power. Presently, Nissan’s only all-electric EV options are the Ariya SUV and the potentially endangered Leaf. This announcement follows Nissan’s 2021 commitment to producing 23 electrified vehicles by 2030, with 15 of those being fully electric.
Looking ahead, Nissan expects 60% of its vehicles to be electrified by 2030, an increase from the previous pledge of 50%. The total number of electrified vehicles in the company’s lineup is projected to rise to 34 by the same year. While Nissan appears to be altering its plans for “all-solid-state” batteries by 2028, opting instead for enhanced NCM li-ion, LFP, and all-solid-state batteries, the company’s long-term goals and investments emphasize a continued push towards electrification and sustainability.
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