Nissan Invests £1 Billion to Build Three New Electric Car Models in Sunderland

Major Investment in Future of Electric Vehicles

In a significant boost for the UK car industry, Japanese automaker Nissan has announced a £1 billion investment to build three new electric car models at its Sunderland plant. The investment will create 6,000 new jobs and make Sunderland the UK’s center for electric vehicle production.

The New Electric Car Models

The new models will be all-electric crossovers and a smaller compact car. They will be based on Nissan’s new CMF-EV platform, which is designed for electric vehicles. The new models are expected to go on sale in 2023.

A Vote of Confidence in the UK

The investment is a major vote of confidence in the UK automotive industry. It comes at a time when the industry is facing a number of challenges, including Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said: “This is a fantastic vote of confidence in the UK automotive industry. Nissan’s investment will create thousands of jobs and help to secure the future of the plant in Sunderland.”

Boost for the Environment

The investment is also good news for the environment. Electric cars produce zero tailpipe emissions, so they can help to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

A Major Milestone

The investment is a major milestone for Nissan in the UK. The company has been manufacturing cars in Sunderland since 1986. The plant is Nissan’s largest in Europe.

Positive Sign for the Future

The investment is also a major boost for the Sunderland economy. The plant employs around 7,000 people and supports thousands more jobs in the supply chain. The investment is a positive sign for the future of the UK car industry. It shows that the industry is still capable of attracting major investment, despite the challenges it faces.