MOBI.E Receives Nissan LEAF Fleet

Portuguese electric mobility consortium MOBI.E has become the first commercial European customer of the world’s first mass-market 100% electric vehicle, thanks to a delivery of nine Nissan LEAFs today. The keys to the all-electric cars were handed over to the nine CEOs of the companies belonging to consortium by Carlos Tavares, Executive Vice-president Nissan, Pierre Loing, Vice President Product Strategy & Planning Nissan International SA and Diogo Jardim, Country Director Nissan Iberia SA.

“Companies such as EDP, Efacec, Critical Software, Martifer and Siemens, which, together, have developed MOBI.E’s charging solution, want to set an example by being the first entities to acquire electric vehicles for their fleets. The existence of a charging network constitutes the most crucial element in the affirmation of the electric vehicle. With MOBI.E – the most advanced and intelligent solution for charging worldwide – the incentives and legal frame as defined by the Government, Portugal brings together all the essential conditions to become the first Living Lab for electric vehicles”, said Mr. Dias, on behalf of MOBI.E.

During the ceremony, which took place in Lisbone, Tavares also delivered a set of keys to the Portuguese government, who will use the car for test-drive purposes. Portugal was the first country in Europe to create an electric vehicle partnership with the Renault-Nissan Alliance in November 2008, by signing an agreement to build a large charging network.

“Today marks the start of a zero-emission mobility era in Portugal, one of the first countries in the world to adopt a nationwide electric mobility policy. We are honored to be part of this new chapter in Portugal’s history with the 100% electric Nissan LEAF. Portugal’s commitment to environmental progress will inspire many other countries,” Tavares also stated at the event.