(Reuters) -Nissan Motor Co has paused growth plans for 2 battery-powered sedans whereas increasing its EV lineup to 5 automobiles in the USA, the Japanese automaker mentioned on Tuesday.
“We’re adjusting the timeline for the introduction of those 5 new fashions to make sure we deliver the automobiles to the market on the proper time,” a Nissan (OTC:) spokesperson instructed Reuters.
The corporate’s new lineup for the U.S. additionally consists of battery-powered crossover SUVs.
Whereas Nissan’s electrical sedans are nonetheless within the manufacturing plan, the corporate expects the SUVs to be rolled out sooner than its sedans.
The corporate additionally mentioned its Canton, Mississippi manufacturing unit would help manufacturing of its next-generation automobiles.
The announcement comes as weaker-than-expected EV demand prompts international automakers to drag again from their bold electrification plans to concentrate on hybrids and gas-powered fashions as an alternative.
Moreover, demand for crossover SUVs and pickup vehicles has outweighed sedans and different automobile codecs over the previous few years, as People choose the comfort provided from these platforms.
In March, Nissan had laid out plans to speed up its EV transition across the globe, together with seven new fashions to be bought in the USA by 2026 and an EV manufacturing hub within the nation.
Automotive Information first reported that Nissan had paused U.S. manufacturing plans for its first next-generation electrical automobiles.
