Nissan and Honda partner on next-gen SDV platform

Their collaboration includes standardizing battery modules for EVs, e-Axle specifications, and exploring mutual vehicle model complementarity.

Tokyo, Japan — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., have announced that the two companies have agreed to carry out joint research in fundamental technologies in the area of platforms for next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

Nissan and Honda are engaged in specific discussions and deliberations with a view to collaborating in various fields to further accelerate efforts to realize a carbon-neutral and traffic- accident-free society. Both companies are promoting R&D and investment in various technologies to promote the spread and evolution of EVs, especially SDVs, which are the scope of study in the fields of intelligence and electrification.

This collaboration focuses on the software field, including autonomous driving, connectivity, and AI, which will determine the future value of vehicles and become a key source of competitiveness. Technological innovation in this area is extremely rapid, and synergies can be easily achieved through the fusion of resources from both companies, such as technological expertise and human resources.

Two companies teamed up to advance next-gen smart driving vehicle platforms. Their collaboration includes sharing battery technologies to diversify options, cut costs, and standardize battery modules for compatibility. They’re also planning to supply Nissan with lithium-ion batteries from a future Honda-LG Energy Solution joint venture in North America after 2028.

They are standardizing e-Axle specifications, starting with shared motors and inverters for their upcoming EVs. Their partnership will also involve mutual support for each other’s vehicle line-ups, as well as collaborative efforts in Japan on charging infrastructure, energy equipment, and battery-based energy services.