Nissan slashes output plan for new Leaf model due to battery shortage, Nikkei says

Nissan Motor 7201 has revised down its production plan for the new model of its Leaf electric vehicle by more than half for September-November due to delays in battery procurement, the Nikkei business daily said on Tuesday.

Lower-than-expected battery yields at a Nissan affiliate have caused the revision, the Nikkei said, adding that the Japanese automaker plans to release the new EV model by the end of the year.