Nissan has unveiled its new approach to electrified powertrain development, which it calls ‘X-in-1’. Under this approach, core EV and e-POWER powertrain components will be shared and modularised, resulting, the company says, in a 30 per cent reduction, compared to 2019, 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. The company 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.

Aside from development and manufacturing costs, Nissan says the X-in-1 approach will result in other benefits too, including size and weight reduction of the unit that will improve vehicle driving performance and minimise noise and vibration.

Under the company’s Nissan Ambition 2030 plan, Nissan aims to bolster its line-up with 27 new electrified models, including 19 EVs, by 2030.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (April 2023) 

19 April 2023