Nissan intends to mass-produce electric vehicles with state-of-the-art batteries in early 2029, officials announced on April 16 at a media tour of its partially constructed pilot plant southwest of Tokyo. Nissan was once at the forefront of the EV revolution when it released the Leaf in 2010 but has since fallen behind Tesla and BYD. By clicking Learn More, you agree to send your info to Rewiring America, who agrees to use it according to their privacy policy.