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JATCO Expands Adoption of its “X-in-1” series
— Adopted in Multiple Nissan Models, Accelerating Global Expansion —
Fuji, Japan – June 24, 2026 – JATCO Ltd. announced that its “X-in-1” e-powertrain has been adopted in multiple Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. models, with global deployment continuing to expand.
The X-in-1 series achieves both improved production efficiency and enhanced performance through compact size and high rigidity by sharing and modularizing key drive components, including motors, inverters, and gearboxes. The lineup consists of the “3-in-1” for electric vehicles (EVs) and the “5-in-1” for e-POWER vehicles, enabling flexible application according to vehicle type and usage.
Image source: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Applications in Nissan Models
3-in-1 for EVs
・All-new Nissan LEAF (launched in North America in 2025)
Deployed in global markets
5-in-1 for e-POWER Vehicles
・Nissan Qashqai (launched in Europe in September 2025)
・All-new Nissan Kicks (launched in Japan in June 2026)
First vehicle in Japan equipped with the third-generation e-POWER system
Image source: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
・All-new Nissan Elgrand (scheduled for launch in Japan in summer 2026)
・All-new Nissan Rogue (scheduled for launch in North America in the latter half of 2026)
Product Features
3-in-1
Electric powertrain for EVs integrating the motor, inverter, reducer into a single package. Through downsizing, increased rigidity, and improved efficiency, it contributes to enhanced quietness and energy efficiency.
Image source: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
5-in-1：
Electrified powertrain that integrates a generator and a speed increaser into the 3-in-1 architecture, contributing to enhanced performance and efficiency of the e-POWER system.
Image source: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
These products represent the core of JATCO’s electrification strategy. Leveraging core competencies cultivated through transmission manufacturing, including advanced gear machining technologies and topology optimization, they contribute to higher efficiency and performance in electric vehicles. Under an integrated framework covering development through production in the Fuji city of Shizuoka Prefecture, where JATCO’s headquarters is located, the company delivers high quality and a stable supply to global markets. In addition, their flexible design accommodates a wide range of vehicle applications and market needs, supporting further expansion of adoption in the future.
Guided by its corporate purpose, “Driving the possibilities of mobility with technology and passion,” JATCO will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable mobility society through the advancement and global deployment of electric powertrains.
About JATCO Ltd.
Headquartered in Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, JATCO is a global manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and production of automatic transmissions, continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and electric powertrain systems. The company operates production facilities in Japan, Mexico, China, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
