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Nissan launches programs to make LEAF charging free and “EZ”
NEW YORK – Nissan today announced the expansion of its successful "No Charge to Charge" promotion, which will provide two years of no-cost public charging with the purchase or lease of a new Nissan LEAF. In total, Nissan will launch "No Charge to Charge" in 25 U.S. markets, which are currently responsible for more than 80 percent of Nissan LEAF sales.
The "No Charge to Charge" expansion will use the new EZ-ChargeSM card, a first-of-its-kind platform that will offer Nissan LEAF owners access to the leading EV charging networks with a single, all-access card. New owners will receive an EZ-Charge card that will provide access to chargers with ChargePoint, Blink Network from Car Charging Group, AeroVironment and NRG eVgo.
"'No Charge to Charge' and EZ-Charge are a winning combination, making public charging free and easy for new LEAF buyers," said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing, Aftersales. "Public charging is an important way to provide added range confidence to EV buyers and persuade more shoppers to join the more than 110,000 LEAF drivers around the world."
"No Charge to Charge" will launch using the EZ-Charge card on July 1, 2014, in 10 of the top markets for Nissan LEAF sales, including San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Ore., Nashville, Phoenix, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston and Washington, DC. The "No Charge to Charge" offer and EZ-Charge card will be provided retroactively to buyers in these markets who purchased their LEAF on or after April 1, 2014.
After the rollout in the first 10 markets, Nissan plans to add "No Charge to Charge" and EZ-Charge at LEAF dealers in at least 15 additional markets during the following year. More details on the programs in these additional markets will be made available closer to their launch.
The EZ-Charge access card is managed by NRG eVgo with support from ChargePoint, CarCharging and AeroVironment.
"Nissan's commitment to mass-market electric cars is matched by our commitment to increase charging infrastructure for LEAF owners," said Brendan Jones, director, Nissan EV Infrastructure and Strategy. "EZ-Charge is a natural progression of our multi-pronged commitment to developing EV charging at workplace campuses, at Nissan LEAF dealerships and in the communities where LEAF drivers live and work."
About Nissan North America
In North America,
Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and
corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing.
Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green
Program and has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.
More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan
and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the
Americas media sites NissanNews.com
and InfinitiNews.com.
About
Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is
headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan
Alliance. Operating with more than 236,000 employees globally, Nissan sold
more than 4.9 million vehicles and generated revenue of 9.6 trillion yen
(USD 116.16 billion) in fiscal 2012. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range
of over 60 models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. In 2010, Nissan
introduced the Nissan LEAF, and continues to lead in zero-emission
mobility. The LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle launched
globally, is now the best-selling EV in history.
For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.
About the EZ-Charge partners:
About ChargePoint
ChargePoint is the largest and
most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the world, with more
than 16,500 charging locations and a 70%+ market share. Ranked #1 by
leading independent research firm, Navigant Research, ChargePoint makes
advanced hardware and best-in-class cloud based software. ChargePoint's
open network is utilized by many leading EV hardware makers and encourages
all EV charging manufacturers to join. Every 10 seconds, a driver connects
to a ChargePoint station and by initiating over 4.5 million charging
sessions, ChargePoint drivers have saved over 3.9 million gallons of
gasoline and driven 93 million gas free miles. For more information about
ChargePoint, visit www.chargepoint.com.
About CarCharging
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB:
CCGI) is the largest owner and operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging
services with more than 13,650 charging ports in 35 states and three
countries. CarCharging owns and operates the Blink Network, the software
that operates, monitors, and tracks the Blink charging stations and all of
its data, and owns and operates EV charging equipment manufactured by
various additional providers. CarCharging has strategic partnerships
across multiple business sectors including multifamily residential and
commercial properties, parking garages, shopping malls, retail parking, and
municipalities, enabling EV drivers to easily recharge at locations
throughout the United States. For more information about CarCharging or the
Blink Network, please visit www.CarCharging.com, www.BlinkNetwork.com, www.facebook.com/Car.Charging
or www.twitter.com/CarCharging.
About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment is a
technology solutions provider with decades of experience delivering
complete EV charging solutions, such as home charging, public charging,
fast charging, data collection, grid-integrated communications, and
complete installation, training and support services for consumers,
automakers, utilities, government agencies and businesses. The company has
deployed more than 15,000 Level II charging stations in North America and
hundreds of DC fast-charging stations, including along the pioneering West
Coast Electric Highway, where the company supplies, installs and maintains
the highway's EV charging network. AeroVironment is a leading supplier of
high-power test systems used worldwide by automakers and advanced battery
manufacturers to develop the next generation of electric vehicles and
batteries. To learn more please visit www.evsolutions.com.
About NRG eVgo
The NRG eVgoSM network
gives electric vehicle (EV) owners new freedom and range confidence via
home and workplace charging docks, plus a network of fast charging stations
conveniently located at retailers along major transportation corridors
within eVgo cities. Service plans offered by eVgo can provide EV owners a
home or workplace charger and use of eVgo's Freedom Station® sites and
other public charging stations. eVgo is a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG
Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company at the forefront of changing how people
think about, buy and use energy. Through eVgo, NRG will provide access to
hundreds of public charging sites across California, Texas and the greater
Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. To find out more, or to join the eVgo
network, visit www.nrgeVgo.com.
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