Nissan is ditching plans to launch another major EV, and this one could be a big deal

Nissan has halted plans for the Qashqai EV, leaving its next major electric model dead “for the foreseeable future,” as the automaker falls further behind low-cost Chinese brands. Reuters, citing six sources familiar with the matter, reported Tuesday that Nissan stopped development of the Qashqai EV in early 2025. The Qashqai was Nissan’s top-selling vehicle in Europe in 2025, with more than 147,200 units sold, representing about 42% of the brand’s total regional sales. The model had been expected to go fully electric this year, after Nissan announced in 2023 that three EVs—including the Qashqai EV—would be built at its Sunderland plant in the UK, alongside the new LEAF and Juke. Nissan told Reuters it remains committed to expanding an “electrified” lineup including hybrids and said Europe faces “significant volatility” in EV demand. It is also in talks with London for Sunderland financial backing, with more details expected. If production resumes, two sources suggested it would not happen until after 2030.