Nissan SUVs at a dealership. The company says it will not build electric vehicles at a Canton, Miss., auto plant.
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Nissan Motor Co. has canceled plans to build electric vehicles at a Canton, Miss., factory, instead focusing on hybrid and conventional engine vehicles.
The plant was a key part of Nissan’s plans to electrify its vehicle lineup by 2030. It was to produce batteries for Nissan and Infiniti models. However, the end of EV tax incentives has caused electric vehicle sales to slow considerably, leading Nissan to cancel those plans.
A Nissan spokeswoman told the Clarion Ledger that Nissan said it’s still committed to producing electric and conventional vehicles to meet consumer demand.
“Nissan remains fully committed to the U.S. as a lead market and a foundation for stable returns and sustained growth,” Jennifer Swanner told the publication. “That approach is grounded in leadership in large vehicles, a strong U.S. manufacturing footprint supported by high localization, and a diverse range of powertrain solutions customers want, ranging from efficient combustion engines and accessible EVs to advanced hybrid technologies.”
The plant is currently the production site for the Frontier and Altima.
Other automakers have also rolled back EV plans as U.S. sales have declined more than 20% year-over-year. General Motors has paused plans to overhaul its electric SUV and pickup lineup and Ford has dropped plans for several EVs.
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