GETTING A CHARGER INSTALLED IN YOUR WORKPLACEAs the proud owner of a Nissan LEAF®, you might be thinking about the most convenient way

to keep it charged and ready to go. While many owners place priority on charging at home or at

public charging stations, charging at work can be incredibly convenient, as you often park your

LEAF for many consecutive hours, providing optimal charging time.

If your company doesn’t already have EV chargers installed, or is looking to expand current

EV offerings, you’re in luck, because Nissan is here to help guide your company through the

process. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, Nissan is committed to helping

you through the process of getting a charger installed.

In the following pages you’ll find information about the benefits of getting chargers installed in

the workplace. We’ve put this information together to help you get the conversation started with

the key stakeholders at your office to show them the benefits of such a decision. The goal is to

answer any of their initial questions and provide assistance every step of the way.

Remember, there’s strength in numbers. If you have fellow EV owners in your workplace, even

ones you haven’t met, reach out and get them involved. Having EV chargers installed at the

office benefits everyone.

And don’t forget, Nissan is here to help guide your company in the process. You’ll find contact

information for Nissan inside. Just reach out with any additional questions or information you

might need.

YOUR GUIDE TO MORE PLUGGED-IN EMPLOYEESGetting a brand-new EV charger in the workplace. The whats, whys and how Nissan is committed to making it happen.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING CHARGERS?

The number of electric vehicles on the roads is growing every month, and with it are the numbers of drivers looking for access to chargers.

Whether you are installing your company’s first EV charger or looking to expand your current charger offerings, the availability of EV chargers in your company benefits everyone.

• Your EV-owning employees will be happy tohave another location they can charge every day.Happy employees = better employees.

• Prospective employees will have another reasonto come on board.

• With one simple move, you’ll position yourcompany as employee-focused, forward-

thinking and environmentally conscious. In other words: cool.

CISCOSince 2011 Cisco has committed to promoting the use of electric vehicles among their

employees and guests by providing them with free charging of their EV cars on their

campuses.

Cisco installed their first electric vehicle charging station in 2011, and by early 2014 they had

installed over 120 Level 2 charging stations across nine of their campuses worldwide. In 2014,

Cisco has looked to expand their charging options by expanding to Level 3 DC Fast Chargers

to help provide their employees more charging options. “As we have expanded our EV

charging services, covering more buildings and employees, it was important to start offering

EV drivers different ways to charge that might fit better into the work schedules on a given day

and further reducing concerns about having enough charge for their commute,” comments Ali

Ahmed, manager of Cisco’s Global Energy Management and Sustainability team.

By providing free EV charging as a service to their employees, Cisco is increasing employee

engagement and supporting recruiting activities in a way that aligns with their environmental

sustainability principles.

When proceeding with the installation of an EV charger, there are a few things you should consider before you get started:

Assess the office property. Do you share your office

space with other companies? Does your parking lot have

assigned parking spaces or is there a common area where

an EV charger can be placed?

Locate the electrical panels. How close are parking

areas to existing electrical panels? Having chargers

located in close proximity to existing electrical services

generally reduces the amount of installation work needed.

Talk to the installation company. A local installer or

electrical contractor should perform a site assessment and

provide you with installation options and other potential

impacts.

Consider the operating cost. Annually, the costs of an EV

charger are generally low. Is this something that employees

or users of the charger can help contribute to?

Talk to your utility. They can give you the latest information

about rebates, incentives and maybe even tips on how to

keep your electricity costs low.

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

WHICH CHARGER MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU?Whether you’re a small business or large corporation, there are a few different levels of chargers that are available to suit the needs of your company and your employees.

LEVEL 2 CHARGER Provides approximately five times the charging power over Level 1, decreasing the typical full-charge time, depending on the vehicle. Level 2 chargers typically require the installation of wall-mounted chargers and a dedicated circuit, but it is the perfect charger for workplaces with multiple EV vehicles that require a shared charger.

LEVEL 1 CHARGER If you have existing electrical outlets, this is the easiest and most basic type of charging you could provide. Level 1 charging is a great start to getting your workplace EV ready, but not ideal for companies with multiple EV vehicles that require shared chargers like Level 2 (see below).

DC QUICK CHARGER An off-board device that connects directly to a vehicle’s high-voltage battery, allowing for high-power transfer that can typically charge to 80% in under 30 minutes. This type of charger should be considered if you have, or anticipate having, multiple EV drivers in your company, or cannot install multiple Level 2 chargers.

Estimated Charge Time6-18 hours1

Estimated Miles Per Hour of Charging 2-5 miles2

Impact on Environment1.2 kW, the equivalent of one toaster3

Estimated Charge Time3-8 hours1

Estimated Miles Per Hour of Charging 10-20 miles2

Impact on Environment3.3-7.2 kW, the equivalent of 3-6 toasters3

Estimated Charge TimeLess than 30 minutes1

Estimated Miles Per Hour of Charging 60-80 miles2

Impact on Environment35-50 kW, the equivalent of 42 toasters3

1 Charge times may vary. 2 Miles per hour of chargring may vary. Based on typical rates for light-duty vehicles provided by U.S. Department of Energy (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_infrastructure.html).3 Equivalents based on typical wattage of EV charger compared to typical wattage for household appliances provided by U.S. Department of Energy (http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/estimating-appliance-and-home-electronic-energy-use).

HOW NISSAN CAN HELP

We understand that the prospect of installing EV chargers at your office might seem complicated and costly. It’s easier than you might think, and Nissan is here to help:

• Provide information and resources

about EVs and charging solutions.

• Conduct on-site EV and chargingeducation for employees.

• On-campus ride-and-drive events.

• Help answer questions pre- and post- installation.

Want to find some additional information about EV charging? Here are some additional resources that can help:

Nissan LEAF Owners Portalhttp://www.nissanusa.com/owners

Nissan LEAF Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/nissanleaf

US Department of Energyhttp://energy.gov/eere/vehicles

SO WHAT’S MY NEXT STEP?First things first. Let’s help you determine your options for EV chargers in your office. Just contact Nissan at: 877-664-2738 (Option 5) or evcustomersupport@my-nissan-usa.com

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

•Your EV-owning employees will be happy. Happy employees = better employees.

•Prospective employees will have another reason to come on board.

•Employees considering an EV purchase will high-five you in the hallway when they hear the news.

• With one stroke, you’ll position your company as employee-focused, forward-thinking andenvironmentally conscious. In other words: cool.

• Assess your property. Do you have a shared office space or parking lot? Is there a common area wherean EV charger can be placed?

• Charger location. Having chargers located in close proximity to existing electrical services generally reducesthe amount of installation work needed.

• Talk to the installation company. A local installer or electrical contractor should perform a site assessmentand provide you with installation options and other potential impacts.

• Operating cost. The costs of operating an EV charger are relatively minimal, but consider how you can helpoffset those costs.

• Talk to your utility. They can give you the latest information about rebates, tariffs and maybe even tips onhow to keep your electricity costs low.

WHY SHOULD I INSTALL A CHARGER?

WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED WITH EV CHARGERS?

• Provide information and resources about EVs and charging solutions.

• Conduct on-site EV and charging education for employees.

• On-campus ride-and-drive events.

• Help answer questions pre- and post-installation.

HOW NISSAN CAN HELP

SO WHAT’S MY NEXT STEP?First things first. Let’s help you determine your options for EV chargers in your office. Just contact Nissan at: 877-664-2738 (Option 5) or evcustomersupport@my-nissan-usa.com

YOUR GUIDE TO MORE PLUGGED-IN EMPLOYEESA brand-new EV quick charger at the office. Nissan is committed to helping make it happen, and you get all the credit.