Nissan has reportedly stopped development of the Qashqai EV. Automaker was coy, but mentioned “significant volatility” in demand. Project may not be entirely dead, but a restart could have a big delay. The Nissan Qashqai is the brand’s best-selling vehicle in Europe, so it wasn’t much of a surprise when the company announced plans for an electric version in 2023. However, like a handful of EVs, it’s quietly been dropped. Citing six people familiar with the matter, Reuters is reporting the company has halted development ‌of the model. The project is said to have been frozen in early 2025 and it appears to be a victim of Nissan’s massive restructuring. The firm’s “Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life” plan calls for streamlining their lineup and eliminating 11 models. When the strategy was announced, the company said they would be “exiting low-performing models and reallocating reinvestment to growth areas.” While the lineup is shrinking, an assortment of new vehicles are on the horizon including a new Xterra, Skyline, and Juke EV. The latter was pitched as a “Europe Core model that combines bold, distinctive design with full electrification and intelligent features.” The article implies the project was halted over cost concerns, but it sounds like the idea of a Qashqai EV might not be entirely dead. However, two sources told the publication that if the program were to be restarted, the model likely wouldn’t be launched until the early 2030’s. The automaker declined to address the status of the vehicle in a statement to Reuters, but said they’re committed to expanding their electrified lineup. However, they noted Europe has experienced “significant volatility” in electric vehicle demand, so they’re pursuing a “balanced” electrification strategy. This suggests the development freeze might not have been about money, but a lack of demand. Regardless, Nissan doesn’t seem particularly interested in building a Qashqai EV at the moment.