Nissan's 'Drive Electric Tour' Headed to 26 U.S. Cities

Nissan North America Inc. is bringing test drives of the all-electric Nissan LEAF to 26 cities across the United States, as part of Nissan's "Drive Electric Tour." The second phase tour kicks off in Long Island, N.Y., on the heels of the Nissan LEAF achieving the milestone of 4,000 U.S. deliveries. Nissan is resuming the tour, which began last fall, with a combination of new cities and return stops, due to the growing, nationwide enthusiasm for the Nissan LEAF – the first and only 100-percent electric, zero-emission vehicle available to the mass market. Since its launch in December 2010, Nissan has delivered more than 4,000 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles in the United States. The Nissan LEAF currently is available in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Tennessee, Texas, Oregon and Washington, with additional markets launching later this year. To date, more than 350,000 people have expressed interest in the Nissan LEAF by signing up for updates, including information on how to purchase and reserve a vehicle, at www.NissanUSA.com. "As the Nissan LEAF gains momentum in its U.S. rollout, more consumers have expressed the desire to get behind the wheel and experience gas-free driving for themselves," said Jon Brancheau, vice president, Marketing, NNA. "We're thrilled to bring the 'Drive Electric Tour' to new cities across the country, as well as revisit several key markets where consumer interest continues to grow." The Drive Electric Tour, a one-of-a-kind consumer driving experience, began in October 2010 and by March 27 had provided approximately 50,000 Nissan LEAF test drives in key markets across the country. The tour provides prospective Nissan LEAF owners the opportunity to learn about the car, its technology and features, and take it for a test drive. Current Nissan LEAF owners also are invited to participate and share their ownership experiences with others interested in electric-vehicle technology. Interested drivers can learn more about the tour, including specific locations, and register to drive the Nissan LEAF at www.drivenissanleaf.com. Tour stops include:

July 8-10: Long Island, N.Y.	Oct. 7-9: Los Angeles
July 15-17: Jersey City, N.J.	Oct. 14-16: Houston
July 22-24: Hartford, Conn.	Oct. 21-23: Dallas
July 29-31: Boston	Oct. 28-30: Phoenix
Aug. 5-7: Washington, D.C.	Nov. 4-6: Las Vegas
Aug. 12-14: Philadelphia	Nov. 11-13: San Diego
Aug. 19-21: Detroit	Nov. 18-27: San Francisco
Aug. 26-28: Chicago	Dec. 2-4: Portland, Ore.
Sept. 2-4: Indianapolis	Dec. 9-11: Seattle
Sept. 9-11: Memphis, Tenn.	Jan. 6-8, 2012: Austin, Texas
Sept. 16-18: Columbus, Ohio	Jan. 13-15, 2012: Atlanta
Sept. 23-25: Denver	Jan. 20-22, 2012, Orlando, Fla.
Sept. 30-Oct. 2: Santa Monica, Calif.	Jan. 27-20, 2012: Miami

 

Melvin Wylie