RSS4014 Nissan North America is bringing an innovative, low-cost DC quick charger for electric cars to the US market as part of a global collaboration with 2714 SUMITOMO Corporation, with the first installations planned for early 2012.
The companies also announced that they are looking to Nissan North America's preferred home charging station partner5535 AeroVironment to be their wholesale and retail distributor, as well as the preferred provider for US installation services.
The starting price for the charger will be US$9,900, which Nissan says is about a third of the cost of models available on the global market today. The charger, which operates on a 480v current, has a charging time for the all-electric Nissan Leaf of under 30 minutes, from a fully depleted state to 80 per cent charged.
The unit will come in two different models: a version for indoor use, designed to help accommodate fleets such as daily rental cars; and an outdoor model, which is specifically designed for public and commercial charging uses - such as public spaces, corporate campuses, and retail centres.
"This charger is the first of its kind, and it's truly revolutionary," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Nissan North America. "A low-cost DC quick charger unlocks the potential for unprecedented electric vehicle use and adoption. We anticipate thousands of these chargers will be installed across the country, enabling electric cars like the Nissan Leaf to be driven for even greater distances and durations."
The companies also announced that they are looking to Nissan North America's preferred home charging station partner
The starting price for the charger will be US$9,900, which Nissan says is about a third of the cost of models available on the global market today. The charger, which operates on a 480v current, has a charging time for the all-electric Nissan Leaf of under 30 minutes, from a fully depleted state to 80 per cent charged.
The unit will come in two different models: a version for indoor use, designed to help accommodate fleets such as daily rental cars; and an outdoor model, which is specifically designed for public and commercial charging uses - such as public spaces, corporate campuses, and retail centres.
"This charger is the first of its kind, and it's truly revolutionary," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Nissan North America. "A low-cost DC quick charger unlocks the potential for unprecedented electric vehicle use and adoption. We anticipate thousands of these chargers will be installed across the country, enabling electric cars like the Nissan Leaf to be driven for even greater distances and durations."
