Nissan will build three new electric car models at its plant in Sunderland as part of a £2bn investment led by the Japanese manufacturer, in a move welcomed by the UK government and industry.
The factory will produce three separate models, yet to be named, and the decision will require a third “gigafactory” to supply batteries, to add to one in operation and another under construction near to the plant. The Chinese-owned battery company AESC is in negotiations with Nissan over building the third gigafactory nearby.
