Nissan LEAF gas station takeover helps consumers "Kick Gas" with free fuel

NASHVILLE, TN--(Marketwired - June 06, 2017) -

• Nissan is giving away free gas at several fueling locations across the Northeast as part of its summer "Kick Gas" electric-vehicle drive promotion
• Locals in five Northeast cities can watch for their chance to partake in Nissan's "Kick Gas" promotion by following Nissan and #KickGas on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
• Consumers can "Kick Gas" for good by adopting a fuel-free lifestyle with the all-electric 2017 LEAF, the world's top-selling all-electric vehicle

This summer, Nissan is giving away free fuel at select gas stations in five cities throughout the Northeast to encourage consumers to "Kick Gas" for good and join a growing movement of all-electric vehicle ownership. The promotion demonstrates the freedom of not having to pay for fuel, a feeling that over 100,000 Nissan LEAF owners across the U.S. experience every day.

"Nissan pioneered the mass-market EV moment and is steadily building the EV charging infrastructure across the country. We're continuing that tradition by encouraging consumers to "Kick Gas" and adopt an all-electric lifestyle," said Brian Maragno, director, Nissan EV Sales and Marketing. "We're bringing the freedom of fuel-free driving that LEAF owners throughout the world know so well."

The gas station takeover will reach five states throughout the Northeast this summer, including;

• Massachusetts
  
• Maryland
  
• New York
  
• Connecticut
  
• New Jersey

Consumers will be able to track which gas station Nissan has taken over by following the conversation on Nissan's social media channels and by watching for the #KickGas hashtag. Nissan will surprise locals with free gas three times in each of the five cities. Consumers who receive "fuel freedom" from Nissan are encouraged to join the conversation by posting socially about their experience with Nissan and using the #KickGas hashtag."

Nissan is proud to be one of the first automakers dedicated to furthering the adoption of electric vehicles. The 2017 Nissan LEAF offers an EPA-estimated range of 107¹ miles, and it's available in dealer showrooms today.

For more information on the LEAF and the complete Nissan vehicle lineup, please visit NissanNews.com.

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In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and INFINITI vehicles can be found online at NissanUSA.com and INFINITIUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and INFINITINews.com.

About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2016, the company sold 5.63 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.72 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America; and North America. Nissan has a global workforce of 247,500 and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault under the Renault-Nissan Alliance since 1999. In 2016, Nissan acquired a 34 percent stake in Mitsubishi Motors, which became the third full member of the Alliance -- a grouping with combined annual sales of almost 10 million units a year.

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1. 2017 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate Nissan LEAF 2017 S, SV & SL Trim: 2017 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 124 city, 101 highway. Based on EPA formula of 33.7 kW/hour equal to one gallon of gasoline energy, EPA rated the LEAF® equivalent to 124 MPGe measured as gasoline fuel efficiency in city driving, and 101 MPGe in highway driving. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions -- use for comparison only. 2017 EPA range of 107 miles.