Key Facts
• Nissan plans production cuts at Oppama plant in July–August 2025.
• Declining sales of the compact car ‘Note’ cited as the primary reason.
• Oppama plant, located in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, has an annual capacity of 240,000 units.
• Current production limited to ‘Note’ after EV ‘Leaf’ production moved to Tochigi plant.
• 2024 operational rate at Oppama plant was approximately 40%, according to MarkLines.
• Reduction highlights excess production capacity and ongoing operational challenges.
Summary
Nissan Motor Co., currently undergoing restructuring, will reduce production at its Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, during July and August 2025. The decision stems from poor sales of the compact car ‘Note,’ the plant’s sole production model after the transfer of EV ‘Leaf’ production to the Tochigi plant. Despite an annual production capacity of 240,000 units, the plant’s operational rate in 2024 was only around 40%, as reported by MarkLines. This reduction underscores the plant’s excess production capacity and ongoing operational inefficiencies.
