Nissan helps drivers "fill up" on free electricity with expansion of Germany's largest quick-charge network
- "Free electricity" initiative offers free charging for all electric vehicle brands across major charging network
- 110 charging stations to be operational by the end of 2016, making the network the largest in Germany
- In cooperation with local dealerships, energy suppliers and towns, the network already includes more than 60 quick-charge stations throughout the country
Nissan announces today the expansion of its electric vehicle charging network in Germany, making it the largest quick-charge network in the country. In cooperation with Nissan dealerships, energy companies and municipalities, Nissan already operates more than 60 quick-charge stations at which drivers can charge their electric vehicles for free. To further improve accessibility to electric vehicle charging, Nissan will expand the network to 110 charging stations by the end of 2016.
Electro-mobility in Germany is growing fast - in September, the number of electric vehicles registered was up 76 percent on the same month last year. In line with this growing demand, Nissan’s charging network has been designed for compatibility across all brands. The stations offer multi-chargers, which are designed for a variety of charging standards and offer both a CHAdeMO connection and CCS plugs. This means that virtually all electric vehicle drivers can charge up their vehicles without restriction.
Commenting on the announcement, Thomas Hausch, head of Nissan Center Europe GmbH said: "A robust charging infrastructure is the key to really setting electro-mobility in motion in Germany. We are delighted that this expansion of the network means we will be operating the largest free, quick-charge network for electric vehicles in Germany but we would be happy to be overtaken in this regard – after all, we all benefit from having as wide and as freely available a network as possible."
One of the latest quick-charging stations to be installed is in the northern Eifel region, where Nissan has worked in partnership with car dealership Autohaus Kirch and public utility company Stadtwerke Aachen AG (Stawag). Here, the battery of an electric car can be charged to 80 percent within 20 minutes, 24 hours a day.
With a focus on Intelligent Mobility solutions that have an ultimate goal of zero emissions and zero fatalities, Nissan has been pioneering the pure electric vehicle market since the introduction of the 100 percent electric, zero emission Nissan LEAF in 2010. There are now more than 250,000 Nissan LEAFs on the road worldwide, securing its position as the world’s best-selling EV. Nissan recently introduced the third generation model equipped with a 30 kWh battery that delivers 26 percent more range versus the previous model, and up to 250km of driving range on a single charge.
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