◾ Running an older hybrid model? Switch and save to a new electric Nissan vehicle with an additional £500 deposit contribution on top of existing 3.99% APR Representative PCP offer this June

◾'Sunset period' ends on 24th June for vehicles registered on Greener Vehicle Discount – drivers of older hybrid models now facing up to £2,898 a year in Congestion Charge payments

◾All-electric Nissan models are 100% exempt from the London Congestion Charge

As the 'sunset period' for the Greener Vehicle Discount comes to an end on June 24th, Nissan is offering owners of older hybrid vehicles which are no longer eligible for free entry into the London Congestion Charge zone, yet another reason to go all-electric with an additional £500 deposit contribution when taken with 3.99% APR Representative PCP.

All orders placed for Nissan's 100% electric new LEAF from 1st June and registered by 30th June will be eligible for the additional deposit contribution.

With the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Discount (ULED), replacing both the Greener Vehicle Discount and Electric Vehicle Discount on 1 July 2013, drivers of vehicles emitting between 75g and 100g/km were given a 'Sunset period' until 24 June 2016 to continue driving into the Congestion Charge zone for free. From 25th June, all vehicles emitting more than 75g/km CO2 must pay the daily charge of £11.50 – or up to £2,898 a year. Only ultra-low emission cars or vans with CO2 emissions of 75g/km or less that meet Euro 5 standard qualify for the ULED. At 0g/km CO2, Nissan's full LEAF range is eligible for the 100% discount.

Under this new offer, the Nissan LEAF 24kWh Acenta is currently offered on a 2 or 3 year PCP deal with 3.99% APR Representative. The recently-introduced LEAF 30kWh, with up to 155-miles of range on a single charge, is also available on PCP.

The Nissan LEAF is the best-selling EV in the UK with its size, comfort and performance all well-suited to urban environments. In addition to its zero emission benefits, the Nissan LEAF also offers running costs four times cheaper than that of a conventional combustion engine and up to 40 percent savings in maintenance costs.

Edward Jones, EV Manager, Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd said; 'When the Congestion Charge zone was introduced in 2009, hybrid vehicles were considered the 'green' option for getting into central London for free each day. At the end of June though, many of those drivers will be waking up to a bit of a 'hybrid hangover', facing ongoing costs of almost £3,000 a year to drive those same cars into the Congestion Charge zone.

'Just like Transport for London, and the government, Nissan believes all-electric vehicles are a better mode of personal transport for urban environments. They're quieter, don't produce harmful emissions and you can even enjoy free charging and free parking in some parts of the Capital, all whilst saving £1000s a year in running costs when compared to early hybrid models.'

To find out more visit www.nissan.co.uk

NISSAN LEAF – 3.99% PCP – £5,500 Deposit Contribution

Offer valid until 30th June 2016 at participating dealers only and subject to vehicle availability. Finance provided by RCI Financial Services Limited, PO Box 149, Watford WD17 1FJ. Subject to status. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. You must be at least 18 and a UK resident (excluding the Isle of Man and Channel Islands). Terms and conditions apply, please visit www.nissan-offers.co.uk/termsandconditions or your local dealer for full details. *NISSAN DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTION OF £5500 IS ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN TAKEN ON 3.99% APR PCP NISSAN FINANCE PRODUCT. Offer based on 7,500 miles pa, excess mileage 10p per mile. Offers not available in conjunction with any schemes or other offers. Vehicle price includes first registration fee and 12 months' road fund licence.

*Nissan LEAF 30kWh vehicles can travel up to 155 miles per full charge, based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Range figures are obtained from laboratory testing and intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not reflect real driving results. Actual 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, Note and 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 190 people

About Nissan in Europe

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,600 staff across locally-based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last financial year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 675,000 vehicles including award-winning crossovers, small cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles and electric vehicles, including the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular electric vehicle with 96% of customers willing to recommend the car to friends. Nissan now offers a strong line-up of 23 diverse and innovative models in Europe under the Nissan and Datsun brands.