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Nissan Supports Electric Vehicle Education With National Drive Electric Week

Nissan continues LEAF and EV awareness through annual sponsorship

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.

Photo credit: Nissan
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