Another Automaker Kills Major EV Plans In America
Nissan has cancelled its $500 million plans to add EV production to its Canton, Mississippi plant, instead focusing on body-on-frame SUVs like the Xterra. The company remains committed to the US market but is shifting its short-term focus to vehicles with internal combustion, including hybrids.
Nissan has officially cancelled its plans to add EV production to its Canton, Mississippi plant, a $500 million investment. The plant currently builds the Frontier pickup and Altima sedan. Instead, Nissan will add production capacity for body-on-frame SUVs, including the Xterra. The decision is driven by market conditions and customer demand, according to Nissan. The company remains committed to the US market and will continue to offer a range of powertrain solutions, including EVs, hybrids, and combustion engines. Nissan executives have stated that the company is not done with EVs, but is shifting its short-term focus to other vehicles. The Canton plant is already set up for body-on-frame production, making it easier to adapt to additional models.
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