Nissan to cut 900 jobs across Europe and merge two Sunderland production lines
By Eve
Nissan plans to cut around 900 jobs, roughly 10% of its European workforce, as part of a global restructuring programme driven by rising costs, Chinese competition and the shift to electric vehicles. Two production lines at its Sunderland plant will be combined, though manufacturing roles there are not thought to be at risk and reductions will focus on office positions. The Sunderland site received a £900m cash injection in January after turnover fell from £7.4bn to £6.6bn and output dropped from 325,000 to 276,000 cars in the year to March 2025, though production of a new Leaf model began before Christmas.
Why it matters: The restructuring signals tighter capital allocation at a major OEM site that supplies EVs to UK and European fleets, potentially affecting future model availability and delivery timelines. Sunderland's status as a central production hub remains intact, but reduced output and workforce changes may influence procurement planning for charge point operators serving Nissan supply chains or fleet customers.