Nissan Struggles To Fulfill Expectations For Ariya's Electric Car Production

Nissan Ariya. (Doc. Nissan)

JAKARTA - Nissan Ariya was previously launched globally in 2020 and mass-produced in January 2022. At the time of its introduction, the Nissan electric crossover car responded positively to the market so that it was in great demand. But it is reported that Reuters, March 10, if Nissan experiences serious problems in increasing production of the Arya crossover.

What is the article? The problem of semiconductor shortages has shaken Nissan and caused a number of delays in Ariya's delivery to consumers. Ariya's delivery started a few months ago, although in a very small amount.

In the initial plan, Nissan aims to produce 400 units of Ariya per day, or have a production target of 146,000 units per year. However, Nissan is said to have experienced several production problems at its factory in Tochigi, Japan.

Nissan Ariya is offered with a choice of two battery capacities, 63 kWh and 87 kWh. The battery uses Lithium-ion, liquid-cooled, with its position below the floor. The furthest distance that this car can pass reaches 490 km.

In terms of technology, Nissan Ariya is equipped with modern technology, such as a 12.3-inch digital screen panel that can run Android Auto and Apple Car Play connectivity, as well as head up display, to Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA).

Well, another advantage is the PropILOT Assist 2.0 feature. This driver assistive device feature allows Ariya to become a semi-autonomous car, which can run alone without much intervention from the driver. PropILOT Assist 2.0 supports several features, one of which is ensuring the car runs on the right track.

In general, Nissan has been plagued by supply chain issues especially after a fire at China-based supplier Wuxi Welnew Micro-Electronic in January. As for this, Nissan has yet to release an estimate of the latest Ariya production. But analysts estimate the figure is well below 100,000 units this year. This is due to other available Nissan EV sales globally, continuing to fall.