Series Of Batteries Disrupts The Latest Nissan Leaf Production, Potentially Resigning Launch

All New Nissan Leaf. (Photo: Nissan)

JAKARTA Nissan is again presenting the latest Leaf, its flagship electric car, which is ready to bring users to enjoy the experience of smooth, intuitive, and emission-free driving. The presence of this model is an important milestone in Nissan's electrification journey.

However, unpleasant news came from the production line. Citing Carscoops' report, Thursday, September 18, the launch of the latest Leaf is expected to stall slightly. Nissan even plans to reduce production from September to November 2025.

This step was taken because the company is facing a delay in battery supply, which is a key component of this electric car. Nissan Leaf production is currently taking place at the Tochigi plant, Japan, but will experience a significant reduction throughout October, so thousands of units are not expected to be produced according to the initial target.

According to Nikkei Asia, the Leaf battery supply comes from AESC, but the increase in production capacity is not as fast as expected. If this situation continues, the availability of the Leaf in the exhibition room could be limited.

In fact, this model plays an important role in Nissan's electrification strategy. The latest Leaf is built on the CMF-EV platform, just like the Nissan Ariya electric SUV.

For the American market, there are two battery options available:

The entry-level version uses a 52 kWh battery with a 174 hp electric motor and 345 Nm torque, the front wheel drive.

The version is more powerful using a 75 kWh battery, 214 hp electric motor and 355 Nm torque, with claims a distance of up to 488 km in one charge.

Supported by more than 15 years of experience since its first generation launched, the new Nissan Leaf was designed to provide easy EV ownership. Starting from practical charging features, smart technology, to smooth and pleasant driving experiences, the Leaf is expected to be the main choice for those looking to switch to electric cars.