Nissan to buy batteries for U.S. EVs from South Korea's SK On

Japan automaker sticks with American supply chain plans despite Trump policy shift

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Nissan looks to procure enough batteries for 300,000 vehicles, with installation to start in 2028. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)

SHIZUKA TANABE

GUANGZHOU -- Nissan Motor has decided to obtain batteries for electric vehicles sold in the U.S. from South Korea's SK On, looking to establish its own supply system in the market before the automaker's possible merger with Honda Motor.

Nissan has agreed to buy 20 gigawatt-hours of electric vehicle batteries from SK On, enough for 300,000 standard EVs. It will begin installing the batteries in vehicles by around 2028.

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