Yvonne Holmes, Chief Sustainability Officer, AIB, and James McCarthy, CEO Nissan Ireland, pictured at the launch of the 'Power of Zero' initiative
Yvonne Holmes, Chief Sustainability Officer, AIB, and James McCarthy, CEO Nissan Ireland, pictured at the launch of the ‘Power of Zero’ initiative

Nissan Ireland has launched the ‘Power of Zero’ initiative to offer consumers the opportunity to buy a new Nissan LEAF with 0% finance and to avail of one year’s free servicing.

In partnership with AIB, the brand says the initiative aims to put more electric vehicles onto Irish roads and help support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Nissan says that customers availing of this offer on a new LEAF can save in excess of €13,000 in finance and running costs, and 11 tonnes of CO2 emissions over five years, which is equivalent to planting 181,887 trees.

“This integrated approach has been taken by Nissan and AIB in recognition of our joint commitment to creating a sustainable Ireland. We looked at what consumers required to make the switch to EV driving and responded with an initiative that delivers great value and a greener future for Ireland,” said James McCarthy, CEO of Nissan Ireland.

“This is a golden opportunity to make the switch into an EV today and to make very significant savings now and into the future. The Government’s environment policy is aimed at removing diesel and petrol cars from Irish roads and motorists already driving EVs will have a distinct advantage over customers trading in diesel and petrol engines in the years to come,” he added.

Yvonne Holmes, Chief Sustainability Officer, AIB said: “The sustainability agenda is accelerating at AIB and for the last two years green lending has been the fastest-growing part of our balance sheet as customers seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit harmful air pollutants.’’

“We are delighted to be working with Nissan to help meet customers’ growing demand for cleaner transport as they take this important step on the road to a more sustainable future. Electric Vehicles can help consumers shrink their carbon foot print, while improving the quality of life for all through cleaner air and less noise pollution,” she added.

The Nissan LEAF has been a huge success in Ireland since it was first launched, representing nearly half of all electric vehicles on Irish roads.

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