Nissan Gives Away 400 Quick Chargers in Europe to Speed up Development of Charging Network
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Nissan Gives Away 400 Quick Chargers in Europe to Speed up Development of Charging Network



Electric cars are gathering momentum, as is clear by sales of models like the Nissan Leaf. However, the infrastructure is crucial in deciding if EVs will become a viable alternative to gasoline and diesel engine cars.

Nissan has decided to widen the European EV recharging network by donating 400 quick chargers to charging operators. The new charger, which is smaller and up to 50% cheaper than the previous version, can top up the battery to 80% of its total capacity in 30 minutes, giving EV car owners much greater freedom in their choice of destination.

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