Big Move! Nissan announces an investment of £1.12 billion to produce two electric cars in the UK.

Major Announcement Nissan to Invest £1.12 Billion in UK for Production of Two New Electric Cars

【PhoneAuto News】On November 24th, PhoneAuto learned that Nissan Motor Company announced that it will invest £1.12 billion (approximately $1.4 billion) in its UK factory to produce electric versions of two popular crossover models, Qashqai and Juke. This move is part of Nissan’s further push for its electric vehicle strategy. According to Nissan, this large-scale investment plan will require an additional investment of up to £2 billion in a third battery factory and infrastructure projects in the UK. This decision reflects Nissan’s recognition of the potential of the electric vehicle market in the UK, as well as its emphasis on improving production efficiency and optimizing the supply chain.

Nissan Motor CEO Makoto Uchida said in a statement, “As we prepare to launch electric versions of our core European models, we are accelerating towards a new era at Nissan.” He emphasized that Nissan will continue to focus on providing higher quality and more environmentally friendly car products to global consumers.

UK Prime Minister Sonak welcomed Nissan’s investment decision at an event on Friday, calling it a “huge vote of confidence” in the UK’s automotive industry. He said, “Making the UK the best place to do business is at the heart of our economic plans.” He added that Nissan’s investment will help drive innovation and development in the UK automotive industry and create more job opportunities.

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It is reported that Nissan plans to announce the name and production time of the new electric vehicle models later. This will undoubtedly bring new vitality to the UK automotive market and further strengthen Nissan’s position in the global electric vehicle market.

Overall, Nissan’s significant investment decision marks its strategic layout in the field of electric vehicles and demonstrates its deep confidence in the UK market. With the launch of new models and the gradual improvement of infrastructure, Nissan’s electric vehicle production in the UK will reach a new milestone.

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