Nissan Wants To Make EV Ownership Easier With EV Carefree+ Program
Nissan really wants to make the EV ownership process as painless as possible.
Announced on the cusp of the LA Auto Show, Nissan’s EV Carefree Plus (EV Carefree +) program is designed to make it simpler to switch to an EV, and “deliver added peace of mind for EV owners.” The brand wants do to that by throwing a whole bunch of perks and support at Leaf and Ariya owners. It’s not an opt-in program, it’s included with all new Nissan EVs, at purchase.
Nissan says the EV Carefree Plus features four pillars of support; EV charging assistance, included maintenance, EV battery health assurance, and EV roadside assistance.
The EV charging assistance program gives 2023 Ariya owners one year free of complimentary charging with EVGo, or a $100 credit worth of charging for Nissan Leaf owners. The included maintenance plan is a 3-year, 36,000-mile program, that also includes tire hazard coverage. The battery health is Nissan’s promise to certify its EV batteries for 8 years, or 100,000 miles. Lastly, the EV roadside assistance is also for 3-years, 36,000 miles, and even covers towing when the vehicle has run out of charge between stations.
This program is meant to give peace of mind to EV owners and will be available to all future Nissan EVs going forward. Nissan wants to make the EV ownership experience easy, for example, it touts its dealer-supported charging network as a perk of the EV charging assistance program. Nissan wants at least 40% of its US sales to be completely electric by 2030
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Kevin has been obsessed with cars ever since he could talk. He even learned to read partially by learning and reading the makes and models on the back of cars, only fueling his obsession. Today, he is an automotive journalist and member of the Automotive Press Association. He is well-versed in electrification, hybrid cars, and vehicle maintenance.
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Lowering the dealer upcharge would be a good start.
LOL, I get "peace of mind" when I know I'm driving a reliable, state-of-the-art EV for a low payment. Nissan used to deliver that but now they have fallen far behind in range and other features while their prices have exceeded most competitors. It's sad that AutoGuide would stoop to publishing this vapid press announcement as if it were actual news.