Nissan may use Honda hybrid tech to expand electrified lineup
Nissan considering Honda hybrid technology for expanded lineup
Nissan may use Honda hybrid tech to expand electrified lineup
Nissan may use Honda's hybrid technologies to expand its electrified models amid slowing EV demand and growing hybrid interest in the U.S. market.
2026-02-15T01:40:15+03:00
2026-02-15T01:40:15+03:00
2026-02-15T01:40:15+03:00
Nissan may begin using Honda's hybrid technologies to expand its lineup of electrified models. According to Nikkei Asia, this move is being discussed amid slowing demand for electric vehicles in the U.S. and growing interest in hybrids.Currently, Nissan has a limited hybrid offering. The company is developing its e-Power system with a series architecture, where a gasoline engine acts as a generator and an electric motor drives the wheels. However, this setup may be less efficient for larger models, especially during highway driving and towing.In contrast, Honda boasts a broad hybrid lineup, including the Civic Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid, which use a two-motor system where the internal combustion engine can directly assist in driving the wheels. This technology is expected to be better suited for Nissan's heavier models in the American market.Beyond powertrains, the companies are discussing joint development of software and autonomous driving systems. Previously, there was consideration of producing Honda pickups at Nissan facilities, but that project was not realized.Expanding their collaboration could help both companies improve profitability and strengthen their positions in the face of competition from Toyota, which is actively developing hybrid models and ranks among the top-selling vehicles in the U.S.
Nissan may use Honda's hybrid technologies to expand its electrified models amid slowing EV demand and growing hybrid interest in the U.S. market.
Michael Powers, Editor
Nissan may begin using Honda's hybrid technologies to expand its lineup of electrified models. According to Nikkei Asia, this move is being discussed amid slowing demand for electric vehicles in the U.S. and growing interest in hybrids.
Currently, Nissan has a limited hybrid offering. The company is developing its e-Power system with a series architecture, where a gasoline engine acts as a generator and an electric motor drives the wheels. However, this setup may be less efficient for larger models, especially during highway driving and towing.
In contrast, Honda boasts a broad hybrid lineup, including the Civic Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid, which use a two-motor system where the internal combustion engine can directly assist in driving the wheels. This technology is expected to be better suited for Nissan's heavier models in the American market.
Beyond powertrains, the companies are discussing joint development of software and autonomous driving systems. Previously, there was consideration of producing Honda pickups at Nissan facilities, but that project was not realized.
Expanding their collaboration could help both companies improve profitability and strengthen their positions in the face of competition from Toyota, which is actively developing hybrid models and ranks among the top-selling vehicles in the U.S.
