Attempts were made to obtain further details from Nissan regarding specifics of the plan, such as the potential introduction of e-Power plug-in hybrids in the U.S. market or whether the four planned Nissan EVs will include the Leaf or be in addition to it. In response, Jeff Wandell, Nissan’s EV communications manager, mentioned, “Unfortunately, we are unable to provide additional insights at this moment beyond what has already been disclosed,” in an email to The Drive.
Recently, it was reported by The Drive that all upcoming Infiniti models in 2021 will either be hybrids or EVs, as confirmed by Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa. Given that the prevailing Infiniti lineup is predominantly fueled by gasoline with the Q50 Hybrid as the sole hybrid choice, the introduction of two new EVs sets the groundwork for Infiniti’s transition into a hybrid/EV-focused luxury brand.
It is common to hear ambitious declarations from automakers regarding electric vehicles, which can sometimes sound hurried or overly optimistic. In this context, it is refreshing to witness a sensible and pragmatic approach from a major automaker, charting a course for the progressive integration of EVs into the market rather than anticipating an abrupt revolution.