Nissan has announced a delay in the launch of two new electric crossovers scheduled to be built at its Canton manufacturing plant in Mississippi. According to AutomotiveNews, the production start for the Nissan-branded model and its luxury Infiniti counterpart has been pushed back to late 2028 and early 2029, respectively.Originally planned to roll out sooner, Nissan cited a recent slowdown in electric vehicle demand in the U.S. as a key reason for the postponement. The company is now targeting November 2028 for the Nissan crossover and March 2029 for the Infiniti version.The Canton facility, which has been operational since 2003, currently builds gasoline-powered vehicles but is slated to be a major hub for Nissan’s U.S. EV production in the near future. The delay reflects broader challenges in the EV market and signals caution among automakers amid shifting consumer interest.Nissan’s decision impacts Mississippi’s role in the growing electric vehicle sector, delaying the state’s entry into large-scale EV manufacturing and the economic benefits that come with it.
Nissan has announced a delay in the launch of two new electric crossovers scheduled to be built at its Canton manufacturing plant in Mississippi. According to AutomotiveNews, the production start for the Nissan-branded model and its luxury Infiniti counterpart has been pushed back to late 2028 and early 2029, respectively.
Originally planned to roll out sooner, Nissan cited a recent slowdown in electric vehicle demand in the U.S. as a key reason for the postponement. The company is now targeting November 2028 for the Nissan crossover and March 2029 for the Infiniti version.
The Canton facility, which has been operational since 2003, currently builds gasoline-powered vehicles but is slated to be a major hub for Nissan’s U.S. EV production in the near future. The delay reflects broader challenges in the EV market and signals caution among automakers amid shifting consumer interest.
Nissan’s decision impacts Mississippi’s role in the growing electric vehicle sector, delaying the state’s entry into large-scale EV manufacturing and the economic benefits that come with it.
