Nissan SA’s managing director Mike Whitfield has announced that the Nissan Leaf could be available in South Africa by 2013
While speaking at the Johannesburg International Motor Show, Nissan SA’s managing director, Mike Whitfield, recently revealed that the much anticipated battery car, the Nissan Leaf would be launched locally within two years subject to confirmation of government policy on charging infrastructure and customer incentives.
Nissan’s commitment to a more sustainable future for road transport is evident in the Leaf’s green promise. Its lithium-ion battery allows for travelling distances of up to 160km on a charge while it’s able to reach a top speed of 145km/h. Plus Nissan ensures it will rival conventional vehicles in terms of expected features.
Since the Leaf’s international launch in 2010, over 12,000 units have already been sold in countries like Japan, the US and various European markets, which have successfully implemented the necessary infrastructure and incentives needed to support electric vehicles.
Source: IOL
