Nissan e-NV200 Is Europe's Best-Selling Electric Van

February 1, 2017 by Nissan

◾The all-electric Nissan e-NV200 is the best-selling electric van in 2016, across 17 countries in Europe

◾Total Nissan e-NV200 sales increased by 7 percent in 2016

◾UK, Norway and France are the top three markets for e-NV200 sales

◾Nissan offers a five year / 60,000 mile warranty on all new Nissan e-NV200s

Paris, 1st February 2017: The Nissan e-NV200 topped the charts to become Europe's best-selling electric van in 2016.* The award-winning all-electric van ranked number one in 17 countries across Europe, ahead of its competitors in the category.

The UK is the top market in Europe for Nissan e-NV200, followed closely by Norway and France. Sales were up 20% on the previous year and alongside the LEAF, Nissan's electric vehicle models command almost 50% of the entire EV market in the UK. In the UK, sales of e-NV200 have more than doubled since launching in 2014 with the model claiming just over 82% market share in 2016.

With overall Nissan e-NV200 sales up 7 percent in 2016 compared to the previous year with 4,319 units registered throughout Europe, it is clear the popularity of this 100 percent electric van is on the rise.

Gareth Dunsmore, Director of Electric Vehicles at Nissan Europe, said: 'As more and more businesses focus on reducing their carbon footprint, the need to find zero emission transport solutions is becoming more important than ever. Through Nissan Intelligent Mobility, we are working towards a sustainable future and our e-NV200 complements our vision perfectly whilst catering to a wide range of customer needs.

'Aside from its obvious environmental advantages, e-NV200 owners also benefit from its low-running costs, starting from as little as two pence per mile, a smooth and near-silent ride and 40 percent lower servicing costs when compared with an equivalent diesel vehicle.'

Nissan e-NV200 customers can also benefit from Nissan's recently introduced five year / 60,000 mile warranty** on new e-NV200s. The five year warranty covers mechanical and electrical vehicle components, battery capacity, corrosion (up to 12 years) and roadside assistance.

The Nissan e-NV200 is the perfect transport solution for families and businesses alike, combining the best of Nissan's NV200 van with zero-emission technology from the world's best–selling electric car, the Nissan LEAF. Available in both commercial van and fully trimmed Combi and Evalia passenger variants, the e-NV200 line-up offers a variety of options to suit every requirement; including a panel van, five-seat and seven-seat option and a driving range of up to 106 miles on a single charge.***

*Based on consolidated registration figures from official sources in Europe on December 31st, 2016 (all Europe except Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, and Moldova).

**The Basic Vehicles Warranty according to 3.1 of the Warranty Booklet and Maintenance Record is extended to five-Year (from the warranty start date)/ 60,000 mile (whichever comes first) warranty for e-NV200. Body parts and paint excluded during year four and year five. Terms and exclusions apply accordingly, for further information please see Extended Warranty Terms and Conditions. Apart from the afore-mentioned, all warranty conditions included in the Warranty Booklet and Maintenance Record remain unchanged. Issuer of this Extended Warranty is Nissan International Insurance Ltd.

***A range of up to 106 miles per full charge (based on new European Driving Cycle). Actual consumption and range may vary due to driving style road condition, air-conditioning and other factors outside our control.

About Nissan in the UK

◾Nissan Sunderland Plant produces the Nissan Qashqai, Juke and the 100% electric Nissan LEAF

◾Production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles began in 2012

◾Total plant volume since 1986 stands at more than eight million units with 80 per cent of production exported to 100 markets worldwide

◾Total investment made and announced since then is over £3.6 billion

◾476,589 units were produced at Sunderland plant in 2015

◾In 2015, one in three cars built in the UK was a Nissan.

◾Sunderland Plant currently employs more than 6,700 people

◾Nissan's European Design Centre is located in Paddington, London and employs around 65 people

◾Nissan's European Technical Centre is based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire and employs around 1,000 people

◾Nissan's sales and marketing headquarters in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire employs around 220 people

About Nissan in Europe

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally-based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 660,000 vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular electric vehicle. Pursuing a goal of zero emissions and zero fatalities on the road, Nissan is leading the field with its vision of Intelligent Mobility. Designed to guide Nissan's product and technology pipeline, this 360 degree approach to the future of mobility will anchor critical company decisions around how cars are powered, how cars are driven, and how cars integrate into society. Nissan is positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe.

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