Key Facts
• Nissan announced the end of vehicle production at Oppama Plant by fiscal year 2027.
• Shonan Plant in Hiratsuka City will also cease production operations.
• Production will be transferred to Nissan Motor Kyushu.
• Oppama Plant, operational since 1961, currently produces models like the Note.
• Approximately 2,400 employees at Oppama Plant will continue working until 2027.
• Nissan President Ivan Espinosa described the decision as “painful but necessary.”
• No further reductions or consolidations of domestic facilities are planned.
• Research and testing facilities near Oppama Plant will remain operational.
• Employee concerns include job security and future employment prospects.
• Labor union discussions will determine future plans for affected workers.
Summary
Nissan has announced plans to end vehicle production at its Oppama Plant in Yokosuka City and Shonan Plant in Hiratsuka City by the end of fiscal year 2027. Production will be relocated to Nissan Motor Kyushu as part of efforts to navigate challenging business conditions and return to growth. The Oppama Plant, a key facility since 1961, employs approximately 2,400 workers who will remain until 2027. Nissan President Ivan Espinosa acknowledged the difficulty of the decision but emphasized its necessity for the company’s future. While no further domestic facility reductions are planned, research and testing operations near Oppama will continue. Discussions with labor unions will address the future of affected employees.
