Nissan To Commercialize Autonomous Vehicles In Japan Starting In 2027

Nissan Leaf with autonomous features during trials in Japan. (Doc. Nissan Global)

JAKARTA - Recently, Nissan announced that it will commercialize autonomous driving mobility services developed independently in Japan. The manufacturer will offer it starting in 2027.

This program is in line with what the company has announced, namely 'Nissan Ambition 2030', to provide more mobility services to solve transportation problems faced in the country of the rising sun.

The move is considered appropriate given that the local community faces several challenges in transportation problems, consisting of driver shortages as the population ages from continuing to decline birth rates in Japan. It is hoped that this service can provide options for transport users.

Reporting from Nissan's official website, Thursday, February 29, the company will make this happen with the help of third parties such as local authorities and transportation operators.

The manufacturer will start trials in the Interesto Mirai area in fiscal year 2024 and will increase trials in the following time.

Then, the trial of this service will increase to 20 vehicles within the scope of the Yokohama area, including Interesto Mirai, Sakuragi-cho, and Kannai, while listening and receiving ratings from customers.

Furthermore, this service will begin to be improved in three to four cities, including rural areas with dozens of vehicles for 2027. Currently, discussions on this matter are being held with the city government.

This initiative will be promoted through close cooperation with the local Ministry to improve the ecosystem. The government also encourages this program to realize the latest autonomous mobility service in the Level 4 Mobility Acceleration Committee that they have formed.

Outside Japan, Nissan has tested the mobility of autonomous vehicles in London, England and other regions with the support of the local government.