Nissan considering 3rd American plant to manufacture electric vehicles, possibly in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nissan is contemplating a 3rd manufacturing plant to be in-built america, and it’s potential it could possibly be situated in Tennessee.

The Related Press reported Nissan is contemplating including a brand new auto plant within the U.S. to maintain up with the rising demand for electrical autos.

On Friday, Nissan’s Chief Working Officer Ashwani Gupta advised reporters the third plant can be a brand new facility however could possibly be constructed as an extension to an present plant.

Nissan has two auto vegetation in america — one in Canton, Mississippi, and one in Smyrna, Tennessee. If an present plant is added onto, there’s a 50/50 likelihood it might be within the Volunteer State.

The Tennessee plant already manufactures an all-electric automobile referred to as the LEAF.

Bob Rolfe, Commissioner of Tennessee’s Division of Financial and Neighborhood Improvement, just lately advised Information 2 that the automotive and EV market is sizzling in Tennessee and attracting international producers.

“After we take into consideration the place these new jobs are, and why they’re coming right here, numerous it’s wrapped across the electrical automobile,” Rolfe stated.

Nissan introduced in February 2022 an funding of $500 million to rework the Canton, Mississippi plant to construct all-new EV fashions beginning in 2025.

On Monday, Nissan spokesperson Lloryn Love-Carter stated the corporate didn’t have any detailed plans to share but relating to a brand new American manufacturing plant or if it might be in Tennessee.

Love-Carter additionally stated Nissan is focusing on 40% of their gross sales quantity to be absolutely electrical by 2030.