The automakers have the objective of the union to increase access to electric cars through new launches

Vehicle makers Renault, Mitsubishi and Nissan are teaming up to form an alliance to jointly develop new electric cars to make them more accessible to the public. The automakers' intention was revealed by the Reuters this Monday, January 24, after hearing from sources connected to the matter.

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The three automakers, which are renowned in the automotive segment, will triple their investments to produce electric cars, as demand and competitiveness in the market are increasing. For this, Renault, Mitsubishi and Nissan intend to invest, together, at least US$ 23 billion – approximately R$ 126 billion at current prices – during the next five years.

The automakers named the union “Alliance for 2030” and should officially formalize it on Thursday, January 27, also providing more information. According to Reuters, the planning addresses “intensified cooperation” between automakers, as well as a “shared vision on electrification and connected mobility”. The alliance of the three companies developed and implemented, in parts, four electric car platforms.

In addition to the points already discussed, the merger also provides for the shared use of new solid state lithium ion batteries, which Nissan is responsible for research and development. This new battery technology, which is cobalt-free, makes it possible to reduce the component's production costs by 65%, an essential fact for electric cars to become cheaper.

30 new models over the next 8 years

Based on the “Alliance for 2030”, the expectation is that at least 30 new electric car models will be launched on the market by the year 2030, according to sources in the publication. The cars will use five common platforms, four of which are already developed and partially deployed, with the fifth expected to launch in mid-2025.

Of the aforementioned platforms, one is designated for more affordable cars and the other for electric SUVs. The other two, however, are intended for tiny cars (kei cars) and light commercial vehicles. The fifth platform, which is still being developed by professionals responsible for the sector at Renault, will focus on compact models.

Nissan had already chosen to use this platform, called CMFB-EV, and other components that are standardized, to make the Nissan Micra compact car electric. In addition, Renault is expected to produce a similar electric car based on this same platform, according to the sources. The launch forecast for the Micra EV is still for this decade.