Nissan hybrids to match ICE price

Pure-combustion cars and e-Power hybrids will cost the same by 2026, says the firm

- FELIX PAGE

Nissan aims for its hybrids to cost the same as its cars pure-combustion in around three years' time thanks to a cheaper and more efficient new approach to electrified drivetrain development.

The carmaker has revamped its powertrain development process, which will see EV and e-Power hybrid drivetrain parts shared and modularised. This, it says, will slash production costs by 30% compared with 2019 levels by 2026.

There are two strains of this new approach: the 3-in-1 model packages the motor, inverter and reducer components together in one system for use in pure EVs, while the 5-in-1 prototype adds a generator and increaser for use in e-Power hybrids.

This new system allows core components of all electrified drivetrains to run down the same production line.