- The project aims to install 241 charging stations in Germany and 37 in Belgium by the end of 2016
- Fast-E is the latest in a range of projects Nissan has invested in to help support the development of EV charging infrastructure across Europe
- Announcement represents another milestone in Nissan's endeavor to shape a sustainable future as part of Intelligent Mobility vision
PARIS – Nissan has announced the kick-off of Fast-E, a European Union (EU) backed project designed to improve electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
Nissan has co-financed this project with the EU and eight other companies, with a total investment of approximately €18 million. The aim of Fast-E is to install a total of 278 charging points 80 km apart along Germany and Belgium's main motorways by the end of 2016 – with 241 in Germany and 37 in Belgium.
A sister project in the Czech Republic and Slovakia will add another 30 charging points to the total in Europe.
The multi-standard fast-chargers have AC and DC connections, which can "refuel" an EV, such as the 100 percent electric Nissan LEAF or e-NV200 up to 80 percent within 30 minutes. The added fast chargers will allow EV owners in the four countries to extend the range of their trips, providing greater flexibility and peace of mind.
Fast-E is the latest in a range of projects Nissan has been involved in to help support and encourage the installation and development of EV charging infrastructure across Europe. Only recently, Nissan announced it had partnered with A2A to install 13 public rapid chargers as a gift to Milan following the UEFA Champions League Final.
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"Our investment in this project is another demonstration of Nissan's commitment to creating intelligent mobility solutions," said Gareth Dunsmore, director of Electric Vehicles for Nissan Europe. "As well as working on a range of electric vehicles and innovative zero emission technologies, we have also invested heavily in infrastructure, as we see this as an important factor in guaranteeing the accessibility and practicality of electric vehicles. It is fantastic to have the backing of the EU on this project, which should drastically improve the number of EV charging facilities across Germany and Belgium's main motorways."
Nissan is the manufacturer of the Nissan LEAF – the world's best-selling EV – and the Nissan e-NV200, a 100 percent electric light commercial vehicle. Since the introduction of the Nissan LEAF in 2010, the company has sold over 241,000 EVs worldwide.
For more information about Nissan products, services and the brand's commitment to sustainable mobility and innovative technology, visit nissan.eu/experience-nissan.html.
About Nissan in Europe
Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 14,500 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 635,000 vehicles including mini-MPVs, award-winning crossovers, SUVs, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular Electric Vehicle with 97% performance satisfaction and 95% of customers willing to recommend the car to friends. Nissan now offers 24 diverse and innovative products for sale in Europe today, and is positioned to become the number one Asian brand in Europe.
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