DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Driving the
all-electric Nissan LEAF means never having to buy gas. Now, thanks
to the new "No Charge to Charge" program, offered by Nissan and NRG
eVgo, new buyers and lessees of the all-electric Nissan LEAF in the
Dallas-Fort Worth and greater
Houston areas will have unlimited
access to the eVgo network for public charging stations for their
first year of ownership at no cost.
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Beginning in October, customers who lease or purchase a new
Nissan LEAF in the Dallas-Fort
Worth and Houston markets
will receive one year of complimentary access to eVgo's
comprehensive Freedom Station ® charging network,
including 23 locations in the Dallas-Fort
Worth metroplex and 17 in the greater Houston area. Also, included as part of
the eVgo network, is charging at Park N' Fly locations at DFW and
IAH airports.
"Nissan LEAF owners who already subscribe to NRG eVgo's Freedom
Station network rave about the convenience and increased range
confidence it provides," said Erik
Gottfried, Nissan's director of EV Sales and Marketing.
"Adding one of the country's most innovative charging plans to the
world's best-selling electric car is a clear win for Nissan LEAF
buyers."
Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the
fastest growing markets in the country for Nissan LEAF sales, with
deliveries up 500 percent so far in 2013 as compared to 2012. The
presence of strong public infrastructure with eVgo, as well as
major technology companies and strong word-of-mouth referrals from
existing owners has fuelled the rapid rise in LEAF sales.
"NRG eVgo has created a comprehensive suite of electric vehicle
charging products to support the growing number of EVs and to
address EV drivers' need to charge both at home as well as on the
road," said Jack Cannata, director
of marketing for NRG eVgo. "With access to our well-placed charging
stations across the Dallas-Fort
Worth and Houston metro
areas, Nissan LEAF drivers can really maximize their use of the
vehicle."
eVgo Freedom Station sites, conveniently located along major
roadways, offer electric car drivers DC fast charging and Level 2
charging. DC fast chargers can deliver up to an 80% charge in
less than 30 minutes. Level 2 chargers deliver range at a
rate of 12 – 25 miles per hour. Most sites are available 24/7
and are positioned near retail stores as well as restaurants to
provide the option to shop or eat while charging.
Nissan will offer "No Charge to Charge" with acquisitions of the
Nissan LEAF made between October 1,
2013 and March 31, 2014 at all
certified Nissan LEAF dealers in the Dallas-Fort Worth and greater Houston area markets.
About NRG eVgo
The NRG eVgo SM 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 charger and unlimited use of
eVgo's Freedom Station® sites – all for one low monthly
fee. 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.eVgoNetwork.com.
Connect with eVgo on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
@evgonetwork.
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 and 2013 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/.
SOURCE Nissan North America
