Due to Brexit concerns, Nissan went with Japan production for markets outside of China.
"A Nissan Europe spokesman said Ariya production has been planned at the automaker's factory in Japan's Tochigi prefecture north of Tokyo "for several years." Japan production was confirmed in July when the Ariya was unveiled, the spokesman told Automotive News Europe.
Nissan will build the Ariya in China for Chinese market, as well as at its Tochigi plant for the Japan, the U.S. and Europe, Automotive News Europe reported in July."
Nissan said Ariya production has been planned at the automaker's factory in Japan's Tochigi prefecture "for several years." Japan's Nikkei newspaper said the automaker initially considered building the EV for Europe in Sunderland, England.