Nissan has unveiled a new approach to electrified powertrain development, which it says will result in a 30% reduction in development and manufacturing costs by 2026.
Through the X-in-1 approach, Nissan aims to further increase the competitiveness of its EV and e-POWER vehicles. Nissan has developed a 3-in-1 powertrain prototype, which modularises the motor, inverter and reducer, which is planned for use in EVs. A 5-in-1 prototype, which additionally modularises the generator and increaser, is planned for use in e-POWER vehicles.
The X-in-1 approach, which covers 3-in-1, 5-in-1, and other possible variants, has been developed to enable EV and e-POWER core components to be produced on the same line.
The X-in-1 approach to electrified powertrain development provides benefits, such as a size and weight reduction of the unit, which improves vehicle driving performance and minimises noise and vibration. It adopts newly developed motor that reduces the use of heavy rare earth elements to 1% or less by weight.
Senior Vice President Toshihiro Hirai, who leads powertrain & EV engineering powertrain development, said: “We make the most of our expertise and know-how from our more-than-a-decade long development and production of electrified technologies. Through our innovations in electrified powertrain development, we’ll continue to create new value for customers and deliver 100% motor-driven vehicles – EVs and e-POWER – as widely as possible.”
Keyword: Nissan's new approach to EV powertrains could cut costs by 30%