When a gas-powered vehicle runs out of fuel, the remedy is fairly straight forward - simply re-fill the tank and be on your way. However, that situation is far more complicated when an electric vehicle is involved, prompting Nissan and JAF to collaborate on a roadside assistance vehicle that is designed specifically to aid EVs that have run out of juice.
"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,"Â Hitoshi Kawaguchi, Nissan's senior vice president of External and Governmental Affairs, said. "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."Â
Nissan hasn't announced plans for similar trials in the United States or Europe, but the idea of roving charging stations could prove to be a short-term fix until battery capacities catch-up with the buying public's range expectations.
