(Reuters) -Nissan Motor Co has paused improvement plans for 2 battery-powered sedans whereas increasing its EV lineup to 5 automobiles in america, the Japanese automaker stated on Tuesday.
“We are adjusting the timeline for the introduction of these five new models to ensure we bring the vehicles to the market at the right time,” a Nissan (OTC:) spokesperson informed Reuters.
The corporate’s new lineup for the U.S. additionally contains battery-powered crossover SUVs.
Whereas Nissan’s electrical sedans are nonetheless within the manufacturing plan, the corporate expects the SUVs to be rolled out quicker than its sedans.
The corporate additionally stated its Canton, Mississippi manufacturing facility would assist manufacturing of its next-generation automobiles.
The announcement comes as weaker-than-expected EV demand prompts world automakers to drag again from their formidable electrification plans to concentrate on hybrids and gas-powered fashions as an alternative.
Moreover, demand for crossover SUVs and pickup vans has outweighed sedans and different car codecs over the previous few years, as Individuals 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 america 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.