General · 23 June 2026

Nissan stops electric Qashqai work to save money

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Drivers waiting for a battery-powered version could face a much longer wait. Nissan has paused development of the fully electric Qashqai at its Sunderland factory as part of a wider plan to cut costs and shrink its vehicle range by 20%. Any electric Qashqai now isn't expected before the early 2030s, while the company still plans an all-electric Juke.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 June 2026 at 18:55

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