Nissan’s free electric charging program comes to Boston
Nissan has a promotional giveaway that could get some consumers charged up. Assuming they have Nissan’s all-electric LEAF, that is.
The automaker brought its “No Charge to Charge’’ program to Boston on July 1. Under the program, Boston-area Nissan LEAF buyers can enjoy two years of complimentary public charging at certified Nissan LEAF dealerships.
The program offers consumers access to a Nissan LEAF battery pack that can charge a LEAF from zero to 80 percent in roughly 30 minutes. The program also offers consumers access to slower 240-volt chargers around Boston.
“EV charging infrastructure continues to grow in Boston, and access to free public charging for new LEAF buyers helps make owning an all-electric vehicle even more cost-effective and convenient,’’ said Nissan’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales & Marketing director Andrew Speaker in a statement.
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The “No Charge to Charge’’ program is available in 17 markets, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, California, Denver, and Washington. According to a press release from Nissan, the company plans to expand the program to 25 markets later this year.
According to Nissan, over 180,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles have been sold around the world, with 80,000 sales in the U.S. The LEAF has a range of 84 miles when fully charged, and an EPA-estimated miles per gallon equivalent rating of 126 city, 101 highway, and 114 combined.
The LEAF starts at about $22,000 and is eligible for federal tax credits because of its electric engine. Nissan LEAF owners should visit NissanUSA.com and click here to find eligible chargers. Nissan also offers an app for iOS and Android devices that can help users find stations from their phones.
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