NISSAN SPARKS INTEREST IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH AN
ADDED BONUS FOR CUSTOMERS
- Nissan is offering German customers of its popular LEAF and e-NV200 models an extra EUR 1,000 in subsidies
- 100 percent e-mobility is now available to customers in Germany from EUR 18,365
- Nissan sees record peak in interest, with a 306 percent lift in web traffic
Paris, France, May 12th 2016: Following the news that the German federal government has announced EUR 4,000 in bonuses for electric vehicle customers; e-mobility leader Nissan is going one step further in raising the bar to EUR 5,000 for customers of its popular LEAF and e-NV200.
Prospective buyers in Germany can expect EUR 5,000 in assistance when they buy a new Nissan LEAF or e-NV200; representing an extra 2,000 EUR in savings when compared to a Plug-in Hybrid model.
The Nissan LEAF offers 250km* of driving range, more than any other pure electric vehicle eligible for the scheme, and is available from EUR 18,365 (plus battery rental).
Gareth Dunsmore, Director of Electric Vehicles for Nissan Europe: “This incentive marks out Nissan’s clear commitment to affordable, mass-market, pure electric vehicles (EVs). We hope that the additional incentives for pure EV adopters will encourage drivers to make the switch to 100 percent electric mobility from the get-go.
“Our commitment doesn’t stop there – since 2010, we have helped to fund an extensive network of reliable CHAdeMo chargers. In fact, Nissan has part-funded more than 3,100 compatible charging units across Europe and more than 200 in Germany alone – available at service stations, dealerships and across city centres. We’re thrilled to see that there will be an additional €200m in investment from the German federal government to support multi-standard infrastructure.”
The 4,000 Euro bonus is co-funded, with 50% provided by the manufacturer and the German federal government matching the contribution. Nissan has taken the decision to extend the offer, with an additional 1,000 Euros on the table to take the subsidy up to Euro 5,000.
The news comes as Nissan announces sales of 16,916 electric cars in Europe for the 2015-16 fiscal year, a new annual record. The Nissan LEAF continues to lead the electric vehicle segment globally.
As the manufacturer of the Nissan LEAF and the world’s first electric commercial vehicle, the e-NV200, Nissan has supported 100 percent electric mobility since 2010, long before competitors entered the market. The manufacturer has invested four billion euros in e-mobility projects to date.
Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle now delivers up to 250 km* of driving range on a single charge, 26 percent further than before, and comes with the latest evolution of the NissanConnect EV infotainment system on Acenta and Tekna trims. This includes improvements to the remote defrost feature, superior functionality and greater connectivity.
For more information about Nissan products, services and the brand’s commitment to sustainable mobility, visit http://www.nissan.eu/experience-nissan.html.
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*NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) figure
Nissan LEAF; electricity consumption (kW/100km): 15; CO2 emissions combined (g/km): 0 (figures according to measurement method of Regulation (EC)715/2007)
Nissan e-NV200; electricity consumption (kW/100km): 16.5; CO2 emissions combined (g/km): 0 (figures according to measurement method of Regulation (EC)715/2007)
The figures shown have been calculated based on the required measurement method of Regulation (EC)715/2007 and Section 2 Nos. 5, 6, 6a Pkw-EnVKV (Energy Consumption Information Regulation for Passenger Cars) in the current version and without additional equipment. The figures are not based on a single vehicle and are not part of the offer. They are solely for the purpose of comparison between the various vehicle models. Further information on the official fuel consumption, the official specific CO2 emissions and the electricity consumption of new passenger cars can be found in the "Guideline on Fuel Consumption, CO2 Emissions and the Electricity Consumption of New Passenger Cars", which is available free of charge from all Nissan partners and Deutsche Automobil Treuhand (DAT). The guideline is also available to download.
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About Nissan in Europe
Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,600 staff across locally-based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last calendar year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 675,000 vehicles including award-winning crossovers, small cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles and electric vehicles, including the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular electric vehicle with 96% of customers willing to recommend the car to friends. Nissan now offers a strong line-up of 23 diverse and innovative models in Europe under the Nissan and Datsun brands.
About Nissan Motor Co.
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 247,500 employees globally, Nissan sold 5.32 million vehicles and generated revenue of 11.38 trillion yen (USD 103.6 billion) in fiscal year 2014. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan leads the world in zero-emission mobility, dominated by sales of the LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle. It is the best-selling EV in history with almost 50% share of the zero-emission vehicle segment.