Agreement to develop EV market in Australia

Origin Energy, Australia’s largest energy retailer, and Nissan Motor Company Australia have announced an agreement which will further the development of the electric vehicles market in Australia. Under the terms of the agreement, Origin will be the preferred electro mobility operator (EMO) for the new Nissan Leaf electric vehicle which is scheduled to be launched in Australia in June. This partnership will redefine the electric vehicle customer purchasing and driving experience and help establish electric v
March 30, 2012 Read time: 1 min
4631 Origin Energy, Australia’s largest energy retailer, and 838 Nissan Motor Company Australia have announced an agreement which will further the development of the electric vehicles market in Australia. Under the terms of the agreement, Origin will be the preferred electro mobility operator (EMO) for the new Nissan Leaf electric vehicle which is scheduled to be launched in Australia in June. This partnership will redefine the electric vehicle customer purchasing and driving experience and help establish electric vehicles as a viable, convenient and more sustainable alternative to fossil fuelled vehicles.

According to Nissan CEO Australia, Dan Thompson, “The Nissan Leaf has the potential to change the shape of urban and suburban motoring in Australia, and this agreement with Origin gives us a major strategic competitive advantage.”

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