Nissan said Thursday it will review its approach to all-electric and gasoline-electric hybrid powertrains as it aims to bring hybrid prices in line with gasoline-powered cars by 2026.
The Japanese automaker said it will use the same components in all models to make “powertrains” smaller and lighter, and cut development and production costs by 30% in three years compared to 2019.
The company will use solid-state batteries with cheaper-than-commonly used materials, such as nickel and cobalt, senior vice president Toshihiro Hirai told reporters.
“Materials are being developed that don’t use such expensive precious metals, which will be a major factor in reducing costs,” said Hirai.
Nissan will apply its streamlined approach to vehicles of different sizes, hoping to equip models such as micro “kei” and midsize cars from 2024 or 2025, Hirai said.
The reduction in weight and dimensions will improve the vehicle’s performance, making it more stable to drive on snow or sand, the automaker said.
Nissan became one of the first manufacturers of mass-market EVs with its Leaf model more than a decade ago. The goal is to introduce 27 electrified models, including 19 all-electric vehicles, by fiscal year 2030.
Source: Terra
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