Nissan to Commercialise Autonomous-Drive Mobility Services in Japan by 2027

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its roadmap to commercialise its in-house-developed, autonomous-drive mobility services in Japan. It plans to begin offering autonomous services starting in 2027, working with third parties such as local authorities and transport operators.

Nissan will begin trials in the Minato Mirai area, and eventually scale up the trials the following fiscal year.

During the trials, the level of autonomous driving will be gradually enhanced while assessing customer acceptance, with the aim to provide driverless services.

Nissan has been testing business models for mobility services in Japan and abroad since 2017.

These vicinities include the Minato Mirai area of Yokohama and Namie town, Fukushima Prefecture, where a manned mobility service called Namie Smart Mobility has been in operation since 2021.

Outside Japan, Nissan has been testing autonomous-drive mobility in London and other areas with the support of the UK government.

In a press release, Nissan states: 'This is a significant step towards the company's long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030, to empower mobility by solving transportation service issues faced by local communities in Japan. Local communities have been facing several mobility challenges, such as driver shortages, which are a result of an ageing population. With this service, Nissan will provide a broad range of new services that enable free movement'.

Nissan's Ambition 2030 supports its goal which to be carbon neutral across the life cycle of its products and operations by 2050.