Nissan supports electric vehicle education with National Drive Electric Week

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan is supporting consumer education and support of electric vehicles as the exclusive automotive sponsor of National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) for the eighth-consecutive year. The grassroots program, held the week of Sept. 14-22, includes more than 300 nationwide events presented by Plug In America, Sierra Club and the Electric Auto Association.

"As a global leader in EVs, we strive to help consumers understand the benefits of electric cars in their local markets," said Aditya Jairaj, director, EV sales and marketing, Nissan North America. "Year after year, we connect with thousands of consumers at National Drive Electric Week events, showcasing the advantages of driving and owning an EV."

Since its introduction in 2010, Nissan LEAF stands as the best selling electric vehicle of all time¹. With more than 400,000 global and 140,000 U.S. sales, LEAF continues to be a favorite for electric vehicle enthusiasts.

Now in its tenth year, NDEW draws thousands of EV drivers and enthusiasts to local events across the country. With test drives, parades, news conferences and other EV announcements, the events help spark public enthusiasm for electric vehicles. Fueling sustainable driving and support by providing NDEW event kits to registered organizations nationwide, Nissan LEAF is the centerpiece of the events. Nissan will also be donating a 2019 LEAF to Plug In America for use in their fleet and events across the country.

For 2019, Nissan LEAF offers an EPA range of up to 150 miles, while the Nissan LEAF PLUS offer an EPA range of up to 226-miles.²

Both LEAF and LEAF PLUS are available with advanced driver assistance systems like ProPILOT Assist and e-Pedal, along with a suite of advanced safety technologies including Intelligent Lane Intervention, Lane Departure Warning, Intelligent Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Intelligent Around View Monitor with moving object detection.

To learn more about National Drive Electric Week, visit DriveElectricWeek.org. 

The 2019 Nissan LEAF is on sale at dealers nationwide now. Visit NissanUsa.com to build and price.

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 annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. 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 U.S. media sites nissannews.com and infinitinews.com.

About Plug In America
Plug In America is the nation's leading independent consumer voice for accelerating the use of plug-in electric vehicles in the United States. Formed as a non-profit in 2008, Plug In America provides practical, objective information collected from our coalition of plug-in vehicle drivers, through public outreach and education, policy work and a range of technical advisory services. Our expertise represents the world's deepest pool of experience of driving and living with plug-in vehicles. We drive electric. You can too. PlugInAmerica.org

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^1. Based on cumulative sales data from December 2010 to June 2019.
^2. Does not apply to all LEAF models. EPA range estimate up to 226 miles for 2019 LEAF PLUS S only. 2019 LEAF SL and SV PLUS EPA range estimate up to 215 miles.  Actual range will vary within trim levels, options, and driving conditions; see Customer Disclosure Form for details.