Electric Vehicles: Benefits and Opportunities
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Electric Vehicles: Benefits and Opportunities
Tennessee Environmental Conference
James Ellis
Nissan North America
March 13,2013
Kingsport, Tennessee
Contents
• 2013 LEAF
• Tennessee Update
• Infrastructure
• Workplace Charging
LEAF = World’s Best Selling EV!
• Nissan has sold more than 21,000 LEAFs in the US
• LEAF has surpassed 50,000 units globally!
Contributing to a greener society
No Gas
Far cheaper than gas prices
Economical
Linear and smooth acceleration
Excellent
driving
No engine noise, no vibration
Surprisingly
Quiet &
comfortable
Remote operation by EV-IT
Convenience
Charging at home
Voice of the Owners
Nearly all Nissan LEAF owners drive less than 50 miles a day – the average is more around 30 miles a day
• Average charging time is less than 3 hours
• The average drive trip is about 7 miles
• People are using the vehicle as their primary car
Customer Key Driving Data & Usage
2013 LEAF
2013 Nissan LEAF Product Highlights
• S grade addition
• Leather interior (SL)
• 6.6 kW onboard charger (SV & SL)
• Hybrid heater system (SV & SL)
• B-mode (SV & SL)
• Display Audio (S)
• Charge light & lock including I-key release
• 17” Alloy wheel (SL)
• 16” Steel wheel (S)
• BOSE option (SV & SL)
• AVM option (SV & SL)
• Leather wrapped steering wheel
• Hill start assist
• Black interior
• 2 New exterior colors:
• KBC – Metallic Slate
• QAK – Glacier White
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New Features for 2013 LEAF
5. Sun Visor Extensions
2. Rear Headrest Change
4. New Exterior Colors
1. New Interior: Black Leather Interior for SL
3. New Wheels
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Interior and Exterior Updates
• Google local search
• Pandora link for iPhone
• Faster charging station updates
• iPod cover art
Eco Route
Better Charging Station Information
Pre heat/cool Temp Setting
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EV-IT Improvements
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Around View Monitor (AVM)
Bose® Premium Audio System
Additional Available Features
Nissan’s Lithium-ion Battery Plant
Sustainable Mobility Facility Smyrna, Tennessee Facility: 1.3 Million square feet for battery production Property: 67 Acre footprint Production: Started late 2012 for battery and MY-13 LEAF Annual Capacity: 200,000 batteries 100,000 Nissan LEAFs Largest Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturing facility in the US Supports 2013 Nissan LEAF production for all of North America!
Battery & LEAF Production in Smyrna
• Standard Connector for
Level 2 charging
• Most charging happens
at home / home base
• Most charging happens
overnight
• Average charging time
is under 3 hours / L2
• Average time “plugged
in” far exceeds active
charging time
• Drivers average about 3
trips between charging
Infrastructure Basics
• Nissan, Sumitomo, partner to provide low-cost DC quick chargers to North America
• Available for order via website: nissanqc.com
Nissan DC Quick Chargers
80% charge in < 30 minutes (from zero SOC)
EVSE Charge Type
Usage Charge Power
Time to Charge
Level I Trickle Opportunity 1.4 kW ~20 hrs
Level II Normal
High Home/Public
3.3kW 6.6kW
<8 hours <4 hours
DC Quick Charge
Quick Public/Private 44 kW 30 minutes (to 80%)
• Nissan to support U.S. initiative of >500 fast chargers in the next couple years.
• With our strategic partners, Nissan will work closely by – Providing low-cost NISSAN fast chargers – Advising on locations based on LEAF owner’s needs
Portland, OR Sacrament, CA Dallas, TX Chicago, IL
Nissan DC Quick Chargers in the US
TENNESSEE
• Nashville 66%
• Knoxville 15%
• Memphis 10%
• Chattanooga 6%
• Tri-Cities 2%
• Jackson 1%
Nissan LEAF TN Diffusion
INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS Build out urban economies Link urban economies when appropriate Identify corridors for prudent investment Include utilities and key stakeholders Create state model for replication across US
Department of Transportation Blue Sign Program
Directional Signage
Premise Signage Each Location
Interstate Signage
Signage for Public Charging Stations
18 Level 2 Chargers
under solar
canopy
1 DC Fast Charger
5 Level 2 Chargers in parking
garage
Nissan provides charging as an employee incentive and to meet its corporate goals.
Nissan Workplace Charging: Leading by Example
For Community Readiness
+ Fill infrastructure gap
+ Increase visibility of PEVs
+ Add electric miles travelled
For the employer
+ Employee benefit
+ Corporate sustainability
+ Contribute to LEED certification
+ Attract cutting-edge employees
Workplace Charging Challenge
Goal
Increase number of U.S. employers offering workplace
charging by tenfold in five years.
Workplace Charging Challenge
Electric Light Duty Van (concept) Infiniti LE (concept)
Nissan LEAF
Zero Emission Leadership Commitment
THANK YOU!
[email protected] 615-725-0788