Saitama City is promoting the adoption of electric vehicles by linking up with a variety of stakeholders through its E-KIZUNA project. Based on the agreement signed between Saitama City and Nissan for the E-KIZUNA Project in 2009, the vehicle will be used as a field test car to facilitate deliveries between the Saitama City Hall and city offices.

Nissan, which signed on at the start of the project, is discussing and cooperating with the city in the areas of building the charging infrastructure, creating demand and developing incentives, and building community awareness. The initial field tests for the van are part of Nissan’s commitment to these initiatives.

Nissan has been carrying out field tests since 2011 for the e-NV200 with major corporations. In Japan, tests have been conducted by AEONMALL Corporation and Coca-Cola Central Japan Co., Ltd. In Europe, field tests have been carried out by British Gas, while recently in Singapore, FedEx Express participated in tests as part of the company’s comprehensive global field testing program.

Results and feedback from field tests will be reflected in production model development. The e-NV200 commercial vehicle follows the Nissan LEAF as the second EV to be sold globally.