THE FUTURE OF NISSAN WITH JONATHON RATLIFF & JONATHAN MILLER | THE INEVITABLE

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This episode of The InEVitable podcast features a deep dive into Nissan's EV strategy with directors Jonathon Ratliff and Jonathan Miller. Key discussions revolved around the industry's transition to the North American Charging System (NACS), with Nissan planning to offer NACS adapters by year-end and native ports in future models. The launch of the Nissan Energy Charge Network, integrating various charging providers into the MyNissan app, was highlighted as a significant step towards simplifying the ownership experience. The conversation also touched upon the second life of Leaf batteries for energy storage, the potential of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) promising faster charging and increased energy density with a production vehicle slated for FY28, and the ongoing challenges of charging infrastructure, particularly for apartment dwellers. While Nissan has had bidirectional charging capabilities since the early Leaf, commercialization in the US is accelerating. The directors emphasized Nissan's commitment to reducing barriers to EV adoption through improved charging solutions and user experience.