The Prime Minister was pictured on a tour of the factory hours after an announcement from the company that a new electric model would be produced on Wearside – and that a new gigaplant would be built in partnership with Envision AESC.
Here are some pictures from Mr Johnson’s visit on Thursday.
1. Driving seat
The PM in the driving seat on his visit to Nissan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
2. Tour
Nissan announced a huge increase in their battery production business on Thursday, with plans for a gigaplant at Sunderland. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
3. A lesson
The UK Government has committed to phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 which will see an increase in the sales of electric vehicles. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
4. Walkabout
The Prime Minister takes a walk through the plant. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell