Why EV pioneer Nissan will take longer than key rivals to be electric-only in Europe

Nissan Guillaume Cartier — "The question is: How quickly will Europe be EV only? Some countries such as the UK have drastic regulations where it’s possible that even hybrids will be banned after 2030, but Central Europe is totally different. They are not ready," Nissan AMIEO Chairperson Guillaume Cartier said.

June 14, 2022 04:00 AM

Guillaume Cartier was appointed to lead Nissan’s extended region that includes Europe in April 2020. At the time, the region was paralyzed by the pandemic, and Nissan was facing one of the worst financial crises in its nearly 90-year history. Nissan is working hard this year to change its fortunes in Europe, where five-month sales were down 17 percent. The automaker is swiftly renewing its lineup with a mix of SUVs powered by full-electric drivetrains and its e-Power hybrid technology. Cartier explained why Nissan, which led Europe into the electric era with the Leaf, will be slower than some rivals to become electric-only in the region an interview with Automotive News Europe Correspondent Nick Gibbs

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