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Nissan to build two all-new, all-electric models at Mississippi assembly plant

Green Car Congress

Nissan’s Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant in Mississippi will become a center for US EV production, including the INFINITI brand. The company is investing $500 million in Nissan Canton to support production of two all-new, all-electric vehicles. Production is expected to begin in 2025.

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Nissan to adopt Tesla NACS in 2025

Green Car Congress

Nissan is the latest OEM to reach an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) beginning in 2025, providing Nissan customers even more choices when it comes to charging their electric vehicle. Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to announce future product support for NACS.

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Pick-up and take-over! Nissan targets Fisker Alaska as EV ute solution to fight Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV

EV Central

Nissan has engaged in crisis talks with EV-maker Fisker that could see the Japanese brand gain access to the failing Californian brand’s Alaska all-electric ute. But they could see Nissan plough as much as $US400 million ($A610m) into the EV start-up. 2026 Fisker Alaska. Fisker PEAR. Fisker concepts on display.

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Nissan launching upgraded 2012 LEAF in new US markets

Green Car Congress

Nissan North America Inc. is expanding availability of the all-electric Nissan LEAF to US consumers, upgraded for the 2012 model year. —Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America. Expected delivery of the first 2012 Nissan LEAFs will begin in the fall.

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

EV Demand A new study suggests that consumers are more concerned with model choices than with energy savings when turning to electric vehicles (EVs). Nissan Leaf is ranked as least expensive 2022 EV. Nissan Fifteen for ‘30 New Infinity and Nissan models will be built in Mississippi and are part of the plan to launch 15 EVs by 2030.

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Punching above its weight

Electric Auto Association

I’m very grateful to the EVA for the award I received, and we’re all especially honored to receive the best chapter distinction,” Erb said, noting that the Asheville chapter launched in 2014 with the hosting of its first National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) event. “I’m We started off with a bang,” recalled Erb.

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Nissan hybrids and PHEVs US-bound, 3-row electric SUV for 2028

Baua Electric

Nissan on Monday revealed a roadmap that will pivot the automaker back toward hybrids and plug-in hybrids for the U.S., EVs set to be built around then in Mississippi will incorporate that strategy. Nissan previously said that it also plans for 40% of its U.S. sales by 2030 to be fully electric. Nissan e-Power U.S.

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