The era of the 100% electric taxi has arrived to Spain’s two largest cities, as Nissan delivered its first 100% electric taxis to Madrid and Barcelona. The introduction of the Nissan electric vehicles – the Nissan LEAF to Madrid’s taxi fleet, and the e–NV200 taxi for Barcelona – brings the option of quiet, zero–emission travel to their bustling city centres.

The Barcelona deliveries served as an important step in the execution of an agreement between Nissan, the City of Barcelona, and the Barcelona Metropolitan area which brings the Barcelona–built e–NV200 to the streets of the city where the revolutionary electric van was produced. 

Jean–Pierre Diernaz, Director of Electric Vehicles for Nissan Europe, welcomed the news, commenting: “Declining air quality levels are a top concern across Europe and it’s great to see Madrid and Barcelona taking such positive steps in improving air quality through the incorporation of Nissan’s all–electric cars into their taxi fleets. These taxis bring a huge benefit not only for residents but also for the drivers – thanks to the ultra–low running costs only an electric car can offer. This scheme demonstrates that sustainable transportation is easy and affordable for everyone.”

Madrid:

Madrid now has its first 100% electric Nissan LEAF taxi, the best–selling electric vehicle in the world with more than 142,000 units sold globally.

Antonio Berzal Prieto, the first 100% electric taxi driver in Madrid to choose electric technology for his business, declared “When I heard that the Nissan LEAF had been approved as a taxi for the city, I quickly looked into all the options it offered me. In addition to the environmental benefits, the costs of ownership is highly competitive and the car’s performance is excellent.”

Barcelona:

The delivery of the first three Nissan e–NV200 Taxis took placed during the Expo–electric Formula–e event, one of the most important meetings on sustainable mobility in Europe. 

Nissan

Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of over 60 models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. In 2010, Nissan introduced the Nissan LEAF, and continues to lead in zero–emission mobility. The LEAF, the first mass–market, pure–electric vehicle launched globally, is now the best–selling EV in history.

These initiatives reinforce Nissan’s continued commitment to electric vehicles as the market continues to develop.