Nissan to build three new electric car models at Sunderland plant

Carmaker confirms full details of 2bn investment, including battery factories

Nissan will build three new electric car models at its plant in Sunderland as part of a 2bn investment led by the Japanese manufacturer, in a move welcomed by the UK government and industry.

The factory will produce three separate models, yet to be named, and the decision will require a third gigafactory" to supply batteries, to add to one in operation and another under construction near to the plant. The Chinese-owned battery company AESC is in negotiations with Nissan over building the third gigafactory nearby.