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Nissan canceled the electric Qashqai due to pressure from Chinese automakers
The Nissan Qashqai crossover has become the Japanese company's most popular vehicle in Europe, accounting for 42% of the brand's total sales. Given this popularity and the industry's electrification, the automaker previously announced the launch of an electric version. However, development appears to have been shelved, citing Chinese competitors.
In 2023, the company announced an electric version of the Qashqai, along with new LEAF and Juke models . All three were expected to be built in Sunderland, UK. However, Reuters, citing six sources, reported that Nissan had suspended development of this version of the Qashqai, while other sources say this happened as early as 2025.
Two unnamed sources told the publication that a resumption of production is possible, but not before 2030. Analysts believe the revision of plans to produce the electric Qashqai may be related to the company's attempt to cut costs in the fight against rapidly growing Chinese brands such as BYD.