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Confused about whether switching to electric power is the right decision for you? Can't tell your SEAI grant from your VRT rebate? Don't know what a tracker mortgage is? Well, Nissan is here to help. Maybe not on that last one.
Nissan Ireland is to hold a series of information and educational events across its dealer network to provide car buyers and local businesses with everything they need to know to make the switch to zero emissions EV driving.
Sales of electric cars are booming right now - up by 308 per cent so far this year, and Nissan has noticed that its dealers are being inundated with questions and requests for more info from potential buyers. So, from June 4th to June 16th, you'll be able to pop along to your nearest Nissan dealer to find out more.
"We are at an inflection point for EV sales and motorists clearly understand the environmental benefits of switching to EV driving, although the decision to switch often comes with many questions around cost savings, battery life, range and charging," explained Neil O'Sullivan, Head of Sales and Business Development at Nissan Ireland.
"We have organised The Nissan Electric Dealer Event across our dealer network to share our expertise as EV pioneers and to provide customers with a wider opportunity to meet their local Nissan dealer, to put any and all questions that they may have about driving electric to them and to test drive the 100 per cent electric Nissan Leaf."
Nissan claims that the Leaf is currently Ireland's best-selling electric car (Hyundai might dispute that...) and that it can save you as much as €2,000 per year in running costs compared to a petrol or diesel model.
"The Nissan Leaf has achieved this status because it offers a range of almost 300 kilometres on a single charge for a sub €30k entry price and because it is a very well spec-ed car with a good sized boot and spacious interior to meet the needs of any family or business," said Mr. O'Sullivan.
Nissan's EV experts will be on hand to explain the many Government incentives that are currently available to EV drivers, including the SEAI purchase grant of €5,000, the additional €7,000 SEAI grant for taxi drivers, reduced road tolls and the convenience of free on-street parking.
In addition, with the introduction of zero per cent BIK and accelerated capital allowances, there are very significant savings to be had for businesses by switching to electric which a lot of people are not yet familiar with. Local businesses attending the events at their local Nissan dealership will, it's hoped, gain a better understanding of the incentives that apply and the significant scale of savings available for their businesses and employees by switching to the Leaf.
Showroom visitors can also learn about the soon to be launched 62kWh Nissan Leaf and the potential increased 385km range that it offers.