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Nissan LEAF to Reach Chicago This Fall

The North American division of Nissan today confirmed the all-electric LEAF will be launched in Illinois this fall, in response to strong consumer demand and plans of an extensive electric car charging network in Chicago and surrounding suburbs in the coming year.

In February, Gov. Quinn announced an investment of $1 million in capital funding to install state-of-the-art charging infrastructure for electric cars throughout the Chicagoland area, matching an additional $1 million in Clean Cities Grant funding secured by the City of Chicago.

In total, the project will result in a network of 280 electric vehicle charging stations. Illinois also offers up to $4,000 in rebates after the purchase of electric and alternative technology vehicles – in addition to the $7,500 federal tax credit – making Nissan LEAF even more affordable to Illinois residents.

Thus far, 40 stations have been installed and, when complete, the system will provide the Chicagoland area with the most extensive infrastructure for electric vehicles in the U.S.

"Chicagoland consumers want a transportation solution that uses no gas and produces no emissions, and the introduction of the Nissan LEAF to Illinois makes that a reality,"
said Scott Becker, senior vice president, Administration and Finance, Nissan Americas.

"Nissan's entry into the Chicago market is exactly what the city had in mind when we developed our EV infrastructure plan,"
said Karen Weigert, Chicago's Chief Sustainability Officer. "With the 40 Level 2 charging stations to date already installed, Chicago is well on its way to having the most robust EV infrastructure in the nation."
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