Nissan Encouraging Drivers to 'Kick Gas' This Summer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — This summer, Nissan is giving away free gas at several fueling locations across the Northeast to encourage consumers to "Kick Gas" for good and join the movement of all-electric vehicle (EV) ownership.

The promotion is designed to demonstrate the freedom of not having to pay for fuel, something that more than 100,000 Nissan LEAF owners experience every day, the company said.

"Nissan pioneered the mass-market EV moment and is steadily building the EV charging infrastructure across the country. We're continuing that tradition by encouraging consumers to 'Kick Gas' and adopt an all-electric lifestyle," said Brian Maragno, director, Nissan EV Sales and Marketing. "We're bringing the freedom of fuel-free driving that LEAF owners throughout the world know so well."

Local drivers in five Northeast cities — including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey and New York — can watch for their chance to take part by following Nissan and #KickGas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Nissan will surprise locals with free gas three times in each of the five cities, and consumers who receive "fuel freedom" from Nissan are encouraged to join the conversation by posting about their experience with Nissan on social media using the #KickGas hashtag.

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. engineers, manufactures and markets the all-electric Nissan LEAF. The 2017 model offers an EPA-estimated range of 107 miles, according to the company.