"With Nissan, we have gained another significant partner who will contribute to the success of electric mobility in Germany," said Carolin Reichert, Manager E-Mobility at RWE Efficiency.
According to the provisions of the partnership, RWE will install a charging station network some 1,000 units strong by the end of the current year. The charging points will mainly be installed in or near Berlin, as well as in the Ruhr area. From 2011 onwards, the network is scheduled to expand even further.
Nissan will be supplying the Leaf in Germany starting this fall, with Renault to launch the Fluence Z.E. sedan and Kangoo Z.E. LCV in 2011.
"We look forward to developing the market for electric vehicles in Germany together with RWE and our alliance partner Renault, who helped lay the foundations for us to join this partnership," Pierre Loing, Nissan vice president of product strategy and planning added.
The Leaf is powered by laminated compact lithium-ion batteries that manage to develop 90 kWh, while its electric motors produce 80 kW/280 Nm of torque. The batteries allow for an operating range of 100 miles (160 km) on a full charge. Prices for the Leaf EV start at EUR32,839.
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