Nissan Testing Roadside Assistance Charger Vehicle for EVs in Japan

In Nissan‘s continuing effort to relieve range anxiety, the automaker has now announced a joint project with the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) to test out a roadside assistance vehicle capable of recharging electric vehicles.

“As EVs gain wider consumer acceptance, it is important to create a roadside assistance system that can help motorists driving EVs which have run out of battery power, as well as to build a charging infrastructure,” said Hitoshi Kawaguchi, Nissan’s senior vice president of External and Governmental Affairs. “Nissan is leveraging the development and trial operation of this roadside service vehicle with charging equipment – and the accompanying staff training – to strengthen cooperation with JAF and to benefit customers. This will build confidence in EV use and contribute toward achieving a society with low carbon emissions.”

Along with recharging electric cars, like the Nissan Leaf, the support vehicle is capable of acting as a tow truck as well.

Testing of the vehicle began today in Japan, as Nissan and JAF look to move this project into reality.

Would a roadside assistance program like this make you more likely to buy an EV?

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