Several measures will be established by the local government of Hawaii to support the implementation of the Leaf electric vehicle. Last May, Nissan announced that the state was added to locations where the vehicle will be sold. Future owners will receive a $4,500 state tax credit upon purchase of the Leaf. An additional $500 will be given to those that buy a home charging station. There’s still the $7,500 federal tax credit to take into account.
This means that Hawaii is where the cheapest Leaf is being offered, at a reduced price of $20,780. More incentives are expected to be added. Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America, said that Nissan is a “global leader in electric vehicles.”
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