The Nissan LEAF cemented its position as Ireland’s all time best-selling EV during the month of January as 980 new car buyers chose to make the switch to electric driving.
New EV sales are up 10% on January 2020, even though car showrooms are closed during the national lockdown, and Nissan has captured the lion’s share of the early 2021 EV market with the 100% electric Nissan LEAF.
Nissan’s success in selling 200 Nissan LEAF cars during the first month of 2021 is twice that of most other EV car brands and is being driven by its decade long experience as EV leaders and by the value that it offers new car buyers who are now shopping from home.
New car buyers switching into the Nissan LEAF have also been attracted by Nissan’s ‘Power of Zero’ initiative which includes 0% finance, the free provision and installation of their home charger and one year’s free servicing.
“The current lockdown has led motorists to consider all of the merits of EV driving. They are researching at home and buying from home and Nissan’s experience as EV leaders has enabled them to make the right choice and to buy with confidence,” said Seamus Morgan, Managing Director of Nissan Ireland.
“The Nissan LEAF continues to be the benchmark for EV driving in Ireland. It delivers up to 385 kilometres of zero emissions driving on a single charge, the running costs are easier on your pocket and it maintains strong residual value. It is exceptionally well spec-ed and it starts at just €27,595,” he added.
“The Government’s environmental policy is aimed at removing diesel and petrol cars from Irish roads. Motorists are paying closer attention to how they can take the road to a sustainable, greener future and how best to gain an advantage over customers trading in diesel and petrol engines in years to come,” he continued.
Customers who avail of Nissan’s ‘Power of Zero’ offer can save in excess of €13,000 in finance and running costs as well as 11 tonnes of CO2 emissions over five years, which is equivalent to planting 181,887 trees.
The entry grade Nissan LEAF XE 40 kWh, which has a range of up to 270 kilometres, starts at €27,595, while the top of the range Nissan LEAF SVE 62 kWh costs €38,657 or €579.85 per month. The entry grade vehicle is proving to be especially popular with families looking at Nissan LEAF as an ideal second car.
Nissan has made the number one spot for EV sales in Ireland its own since the launch of Nissan LEAF over ten years ago. 6,000 Irish EV drivers have already chosen the zero emissions vehicle as the most effective way to reduce their carbon footprint and motoring costs.
It is also the world’s favourite EV with more than 100 global awards and over 500,000 sales since its launch.
