Partnering with the Dongfeng Motor Company Limited [DFL] in China, Nissan has already produced a couple of Chinese sedans under the DFL name, Venucia. The D50 sedan and R50 sport hatchback have marketed well to many first-time auto buyers in China. Looking to expand their electric-vehicle presence in China, by 2015, Nissan expects to start production of a Chinese-made EV, the Venucia e30.
The Venucia e30 was originally shown as a concept at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2012. The Venucia e30 is essentially a Nissan Leaf with a couple of cosmetic changes and a new badge, but underneath the hood is all Nissan Tech. The e30 will be produced exclusively in China for Chinese markets.
Kimiyasu Nakamura, president of DFL in Dailing, China, said “Nissan is committed to Zero Emission leadership globally and believe that the electric vehicle is the most viable alternative-energy mobility solution for the Chinese market. DFL will launch the Venucia EV adapting Nissan’s advanced EV technology and will continue to work with governments to realize this vision.”