Twelve pure EVs to be launched by Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance by 2022

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, which comprises of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, has announced its six-year plan which aims to see a “major” expansion in shared electric vehicle technologies.

Alliance 2022 will see the development of advanced autonomous drive systems, vehicles connectivity and new mobility services.

Twelve new zero-emission electric vehicles will be launched by 2022, utilising new common electric vehicle platforms and components for multiple segments.

Over the same period, 40 vehicles will be introduced with different levels of autonomy, all the way to fully autonomous capability.

A new logo and online presence has also been revealed for the Alliance, symbolising “the growing convergence and cooperation between the member companies”.

Carlos Ghosn, chairman and chief executive officer of the Alliance, said: “By the end of our strategic plan Alliance 2022, we aim to double our annual synergies to €10 billion.

“To achieve this target, on one side Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors will accelerate collaboration on common platforms, powertrains and next-generation electric, autonomous and connected technologies.

“From the other side, synergies will be enhanced by our growing scale. Our total annual sales are forecast to exceed 14 million units, generating revenues expected at $240 billion by the end of the plan.”

Mr. Ghosn concluded: “This plan will boost the growth and profitability of our member companies. We intend to deliver on growing synergies, with three autonomous companies cooperating with the efficiency of one.

“The Alliance has grown and performed with two members since 1999. With Alliance 2022, we will prove that we will grow and perform with three companies or more.”