Nissan has reportedly abandoned plans to develop a fully electric version of the Qashqai, its best-performing European model, as part of a broader cost-cutting and rationalisation effort.
Citing unnamed sources, Reuters reported that development of the battery-electric variant was quietly wound down early last year.
The Qashqai is central to Nissan's European business, accounting for roughly 45% of the carmaker's total regional sales of 330,000 vehicles in 2025.
The **** anese carmaker had pledged in 2023 to manufacture an electric Qashqai at its Sunderland facility – UK's largest car plant – a commitment the UK government had highlighted as evidence of the country's standing as a global EV manufacturing hub.
No delivery timeline for the electric variant had been set at the time.
Citing unnamed sources, Reuters reported that development of the battery-electric variant was quietly wound down early last year.
The Qashqai is central to Nissan's European business, accounting for roughly 45% of the carmaker's total regional sales of 330,000 vehicles in 2025.
The **** anese carmaker had pledged in 2023 to manufacture an electric Qashqai at its Sunderland facility – UK's largest car plant – a commitment the UK government had highlighted as evidence of the country's standing as a global EV manufacturing hub.
No delivery timeline for the electric variant had been set at the time.
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