This document summarizes James Ellis' presentation on electric vehicles to the Tennessee Environmental Conference on March 13, 2013. It discusses the success of the Nissan Leaf as the best-selling electric vehicle, providing statistics on its sales numbers. It then outlines some of the key benefits of electric vehicles for both drivers and the environment. The document reviews new features for the 2013 Nissan Leaf model and provides details on Nissan's lithium-ion battery plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. It closes with discussions of developing electric vehicle infrastructure in Tennessee and workplace charging initiatives.

1. Electric Vehicles: Benefits and
Opportunities
Tennessee Environmental Conference
James Ellis
Nissan North America
March 13,2013
Kingsport, Tennessee

2. Contents
• 2013 LEAF
• Tennessee Update
• Infrastructure
• Workplace Charging

3. LEAF = World’s Best Selling EV!
• Nissan has sold more than 21,000 LEAFs in the US
• LEAF has surpassed 50,000 units globally!

4. Contributing to a
greener society
No Gas
Far cheaper
than gas
prices
Economical
Linear and
smooth
acceleration
Excellent
driving
No engine noise,
no vibration
Surprisingly
Quiet &
comfortable
Remote operation
by EV-IT
Convenience
Charging at home
Voice of the Owners

5. Nearly all Nissan LEAF owners drive less than 50 miles a day
– the average is more around 30 miles a day
• Average charging time is less than 3 hours
• The average drive trip is about 7 miles
• People are using the vehicle as their primary car
Customer Key Driving Data & Usage

6. 2013 LEAF
2013 Nissan LEAF
Product Highlights

7. • S grade addition
• Leather interior (SL)
• 6.6 kW onboard charger (SV &
SL)
• Hybrid heater system (SV &
SL)
• B-mode (SV & SL)
• Display Audio (S)
• Charge light & lock including
I-key release
• 17” Alloy wheel (SL)
• 16” Steel wheel (S)
• BOSE option (SV & SL)
• AVM option (SV & SL)
• Leather wrapped steering
wheel
• Hill start assist
• Black interior
• 2 New exterior colors:
• KBC – Metallic Slate
• QAK – Glacier White
7
New Features for 2013 LEAF

8. 5. Sun Visor
Extensions
2. Rear Headrest Change
4. New Exterior Colors
1. New Interior:
Black Leather Interior for SL
3. New Wheels
8
Interior and Exterior Updates

9. • Google local search
• Pandora link for iPhone
• Faster charging station updates
• iPod cover art
Eco
Route
Better Charging Station Information
Pre heat/cool Temp Setting
9
EV-IT Improvements

10. 10
Around View Monitor (AVM)
Bose® Premium Audio System
Additional Available Features

11. Nissan’s Lithium-ion Battery Plant
Sustainable
Mobility Facility
Smyrna, Tennessee
Facility:
1.3 Million square feet for battery
production
Property:
67 Acre footprint
Production:
Started late 2012 for battery and MY-13
LEAF
Annual Capacity:
200,000 batteries
100,000 Nissan LEAFs
Largest Lithium Ion Battery
Manufacturing facility in the US
Supports 2013 Nissan LEAF production
for all of North America!

12. Battery & LEAF Production in Smyrna

13. • Standard Connector for
Level 2 charging
• Most charging happens
at home / home base
• Most charging happens
overnight
• Average charging time
is under 3 hours / L2
• Average time “plugged
in” far exceeds active
charging time
• Drivers average about 3
trips between charging
Infrastructure Basics

14. • Nissan, Sumitomo,
partner to provide
low-cost DC quick
chargers to North
America
• Available for order via
website:
nissanqc.com
Nissan DC Quick Chargers
80% charge in
< 30 minutes
(from zero SOC)
EVSE
Charge
Type
Usage
Charge
Power
Time to
Charge
Level I Trickle Opportunity 1.4 kW ~20 hrs
Level II
Normal
High
Home/Public
3.3kW
6.6kW
<8 hours
<4 hours
DC Quick
Charge
Quick Public/Private 44 kW
30 minutes
(to 80%)

15. • Nissan to support U.S. initiative of >500 fast chargers in
the next couple years.
• With our strategic partners, Nissan will work closely by
– Providing low-cost NISSAN fast chargers
– Advising on locations based on LEAF owner’s needs
Portland, OR Sacrament, CA Dallas, TX Chicago, IL
Nissan DC Quick Chargers in the US
TENNESSEE

16. • Nashville 66%
• Knoxville 15%
• Memphis 10%
• Chattanooga 6%
• Tri-Cities 2%
• Jackson 1%
Nissan LEAF TN Diffusion
INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS
Build out urban economies
Link urban economies when appropriate
Identify corridors for prudent investment
Include utilities and key stakeholders
Create state model for replication across US

17. Department of Transportation
Blue Sign Program
Directional Signage
Premise
Signage
Each
Location
Interstate Signage
Signage for Public Charging Stations

18. 18 Level 2
Chargers
under
solar
canopy
1 DC Fast
Charger
5 Level 2
Chargers
in parking
garage
Nissan provides charging as an
employee incentive and to meet its
corporate goals.
Nissan Workplace Charging:
Leading by Example

19. For Community
Readiness
+ Fill infrastructure gap
+ Increase visibility of PEVs
+ Add electric miles travelled
For the employer
+ Employee benefit
+ Corporate sustainability
+ Contribute to LEED
certification
+ Attract cutting-edge
employees
Workplace Charging Challenge

20. Goal
Increase number of U.S.
employers offering workplace
charging by tenfold in five years.
Workplace Charging Challenge

21. Electric Light Duty Van (concept) Infiniti LE (concept)
Nissan LEAF
Zero Emission Leadership Commitment

22. THANK YOU!
James.Ellis@nissan-usa.com 615-725-0788