For some reason, I was thinking that Nissan was re-badging an EV that was developed by a Chinese automaker.

No, this N7 was developed by Nissan’s Chinese joint venture.

Well, good for them! Nissan is struggling financially and needs all the help they can get

They should be able to use their existing dealership networks, name recognition, and other infrastructure ahead of Chinese automakers who are just getting off the boat.