Nissan polishes EV capabilities in China's frigid north

Automaker sees strong Chinese sales of new model, aims to export later this year

Nissan's cold-weather testing facility in northeastern China features a test track constructed on a frozen lake. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)

SHIZUKA TANABE

February 14, 2026 05:22 JST

HEIHE, China -- Nissan Motor is honing the capabilities of its electric vehicles in China, testing models in the country's freezing north to ensure stable driving performance with an eye to launching exports later this year.