Nissan has announced new ownership privileges for the Ariya and Leaf, which could be the selling point for these EVs as the intense supply shortage begins to cool.
Called Nissan EV Carefree+, the package includes maintenance and charging perks for car buyers and renters Nissan Arya 2023 and Leaf vehicles, along with roadside assistance, Nissan said in a press release ahead of the 2022 Los Angeles auto show.
Nissan Leaf 2023
For charging, Ariya customers receive one year of unlimited public charging on the EVgo network, while Leaf customers receive $100 worth of EVgo charging credits. Longtime customers may recall that Nissan began to include $250 charging fee on EVgo as a limited offer in 2019.
Scheduled maintenance is also covered for the first three years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), with a plan to protect the tires from tire damage. Dealership technicians will also “provide comprehensive, multi-point, electric vehicle-specific inspection reports” at routine maintenance intervals, Nissan said.
Roadside assistance is included for the same period, including towing full charge to the nearest Nissan dealer, charging site, or owner’s residence. This service is not only available at Nissan. Drivers of electric cars of other brands can request roadside assistance from independent services in the rare cases where you may experience a power outage. SparkCharge . Offers charge on demand from large portable battery packs, for example.
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New for the 2023 model year, the Ariya crossover represents the long-awaited new generation of Nissan EVs, but will continue to be sold alongside the Leaf for the time being. The Nissan Leaf 2023 continues on a more affordable trajectory with a simplified two-version lineup, while design changes aim to keep the old model fresh.
Nissan says the EV Carefree+ will also be available on its future electric vehicles. Planned car manufacturer 15 new electric vehicles globally by 2030with some of them being do Made in the USA starting in 2025.
