The world’s first affordable mass produced electric vehicle makes its European public debut here this month when it will be publically launched on Wednesday 4th August 2010 at 10.00pm at Grand Canal Dock in Dublin.

Following the official launch the car will then embark upon a Roadshow Tour of the country for the month of August where it will be on display at various venues around the country including:

• Dundrum Shopping Centre, Dublin – Friday, 6th August 6th and Saturday 7th August
• Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Cork – Friday 13th August
• Headford Road Shopping Centre, Galway – Sunday 15th August
• Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords – Friday 20th August
• Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Dublin – Friday 20th & Saturday 21st August
• Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Dublin – Sunday 22nd August

Interested parties will be able to reserve test-drive bookings in the LEAF at each of the display venues over the course of the month of August giving them the opportunity to be the among the first in Europe to test drive and experience zero-emission motoring for themselves.

Nissan LEAF is fully equipped with features such as air conditioning, satellite navigation and a parking camera. Innovative smart phone connectivity will allow an owner to heat or cool the interior of the car remotely via a mobile phone.

The car’s AC motor develops 80 kW of power and 280 Nm of torque, enough for a maximum speed of more than 140 km/h (90 mph).  The electric motor is ‘fuelled’ by a laminated lithium-ion battery with a power output of more than 90 kW.

A full charge delivers a potential range of 160 km (100 miles – US LA4 mode) which will satisfy the daily driving demands of most customers. Global research indicates that the average daily mileage for 80 percent of the world’s population is under 100 km: the figure in Japan and the UK is under 50 km for 80 percent of the population

The Nissan LEAF is available to reserve now online at www.nissan.ie/nissanleaf and the first cars will begin arriving in Ireland next February 2011.

For more information contact:
Paul O’Sullivan
Marketing Director, Nissan Ireland
posullivan@nissan.ie
Ph: 01 4091100