Nissan, a prominent name in the auto industry, has taken a bold leap towards an electrifying future in Europe. The company recently unveiled its sleek new electric vehicle (EV) concept, signaling its commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation landscape by the end of this decade.

O Conceito 20-23, as the prototype is dubbed, was crafted by Nissan’s design team in London. This all-electric sports hatchback, featuring circular daytime-running lights, encapsulates what many envision as the future of compact vehicles tailor-made for the European roadscape. As per The Verge, the design offers a tantalizing hint of what’s to come, as Nissan endeavors to exclusively vend EVs in Europe by 2030.

But what’s driving this ambitious transition?

Under the banner of “Ambition 2030,” Nissan pledges to roll out 19 innovative electric vehicles worldwide, bolstered by eight other electrified models. Europe, in particular, is a focal market, with the automaker revealing that a significant one-third of its global EV sales occur here. As it stands, Nissan’s European portfolio already boasts hybrid and electric gems, such as the “e-Power” Qashqai crossover, X-Trail compact SUV, and the much-celebrated Nissan Ariya EV.

But that’s not all. Nissan’s EV evolution promises the introduction of an electric Micra, poised to be the brand’s flagship compact car. Additionally, there’s palpable anticipation around another mysterious vehicle, earmarked for production in Nissan’s Sunderland facility in the UK.

O caminho para 2030 terá seus desafios. Um obstáculo importante é o alto custo associado às baterias dos veículos elétricos. No entanto, a Nissan é proativa. A empresa pretende reduzir as despesas com baterias em 65% até 2028. Eles planejam fazer a transição para produtos químicos de bateria mais econômicos, principalmente abandonando o cobalto, muitas vezes apelidado de "diamante de sangue do reino da tecnologia".

Além disso, a gigante do setor automotivo expressou a intenção de lançar baterias de estado sólido que, segundo eles, podem reduzir a duração do carregamento de veículos elétricos para apenas um terço e reduzir os custos da bateria para $75 por kWh.

Despite these visionary plans, some critics point out that Nissan’s strides in the electric avenue have been somewhat slow-paced. While the Nissan Leaf once stood as a testament to the company’s pioneering spirit in the EV sector, many are eagerly awaiting more groundbreaking releases.

Em conclusão, à medida que o horizonte de 2030 se aproxima, todos os olhos estão voltados para a Nissan. Será que ela conseguirá redefinir com sucesso a tapeçaria automotiva da Europa? Só o tempo dirá.