Nissan Motor Co. is delaying the 2028 production launch of two electric SUV models at its Canton, Mississippi, plant, company spokesman Brian Brockman said in an email to Automotive Dive.
While Brockman did not disclose an updated timeframe, Automotive News, citing a memo the automaker sent to suppliers, reported production would be delayed by 10 months. Brockman said the affected SUVs include one for Nissan and the other for its luxury Infiniti brand, but didn’t offer specific models.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the right product at the right value for our customers, we’ve made the strategic decision to slightly adjust the production timeline for our EVs at the Canton plant,” the company said in an emailed statement. “Our goal is to ensure that this facility continues to bring highly competitive vehicles to market that exceed customer expectations.”
Brockman said the company’s decision was an “internally driven consideration, not a specific reaction to policy changes.” President Donald Trump last week signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminates the EV tax credit of up to $7,500 on Sept 30.
Delaying U.S. EV production is another setback for Nissan, which is coping with declining profits that led to the ousting of its CEO and a shake up of its corporate leadership in an effort to turn around the company. As part of its strategy to reduce costs, Nissan plans to consolidate its vehicle production plants from 17 to 10 by fiscal year 2027.
The automaker had designated its Canton plant as its center for U.S. electric vehicle production. The Mississippi plant will continue manufacturing its Frontier pickup and Altima in the interim, Brockman said.
