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[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] Tokyo, September 25 – Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. have suspended or terminated production of certain electric vehicles (EVs) for the U.S. market, reflecting sluggish demand and shifting strategies.
According to NHK, Nissan has temporarily halted production of its “Ariya” EV, which had been manufactured at its Tochigi plant for export to the United States. While sales of existing inventory will continue, the company has not yet decided whether production for the U.S. will resume. Nissan will, however, continue producing Ariya units for the domestic Japanese market.
Honda has also ended production of the Acura “ZDX”, which had been manufactured under contract by General Motors (GM) in the U.S. The company cited “a need to optimize its lineup considering market conditions and demand” as the reason for the decision.
Industry watchers note that these moves come amid broader concerns over slowing EV sales in the U.S. market. The policy shift under President Donald Trump’s administration, including the cancellation of EV purchase subsidies established under former President Joe Biden, is expected to weigh heavily on demand and dampen market growth in the near term.
NHK added that Japanese automakers are reassessing their EV strategies in the U.S. as the competitive and regulatory landscape evolves.
알파경제 Kim Jisun (stockmk2020@alphabiz.co.kr)
