2012's Nissan Leaf EV is easier to purchase now that models are coming to 36 states. In order to promote the electric car in Europe, Nissan is giving away rechargers. 400 quick charger devices will be delivered to EV charging stations. During an announcement made about the plan, Nissan said the devices are essential to making EV-driving mainstream.

Quick-chargers allow EV batteries to recharge in short periods of time. You won't receive a full charge, but the quick bursts of energy will take about the same amount of time as filling up a car with gasoline. The advanced lithium ion batteries in Leaf can be recharged from zero to 80% capacity in 30 minutes.

"With a significant number of (quick chargers) available across Europe, EV owners will be able to recharge quickly no matter where they go. We believe this is essential for the mass adoption of EVs," Pierre Loing, VP of Nissan's product planning.¹

Official US EPA government ratings for 2012 models were released last week, stating that Nissan Leaf's "MPG" rating is a combined 73 miles city/hwy. You can learn about the tech behind Leaf and the charging process at Piedmont Nissan in Anderson, South Carolina.

Source: ¹http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/11/nissan-giving-away-quick-chargers-in-europe/