Which of the following statements best describes your feelings about the Nissan LEAF today?
I am not at all interested in the Nissan LEAF.
I am interested in the Nissan LEAF, but not considering buying or leasing one.
I am considering buying or leasing one in the future
I currently own or lease a Nissan LEAF.
Do you own a level 2 (220/240 volt) home charger?
Yes
No
Is the Nissan LEAF your sole vehicle in the household?
Yes
No
If Nissan offered a program to Nissan LEAF customers that allowed them to swap their LEAF for another Nissan vehicle for longer trips at no cost, would you utilize this program?
Yes
No
How many days during an average year do you think you would utilize this program?
Less than a week One to two weeks Two to three weeks Three to four weeks More than four weeks
Infrastructure
The following questions are focused on your routine driving behaviors and probes on actions that we can take as a company and leader in the zero emissions space to enhance the charging infrastructure.
On average how many miles do you drive to work (one way)?
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Miles Driven (one way)
In what type of environment do you drive most frequently?
Within city limits Within the suburbs/back roads outside city limits
In rural areas Long distances on Interstates/Highways
Where would you most prefer public chargers be located in relation to where you live?
Within city limits Within the suburbs/back roads outside city limits
In rural areas Along Interstates/Highways
No preference as I will not/do not use public chargers
Based on your weekly driving habits, in what situation would you feel it most important to charge an electric vehicle?
Running errands/shopping
On lengthy weekend trips
At work before I leave
How frequently do you visit/ anticipate visiting a public charging station within a week?
1-2 per week 3-4 per week 5-6 per week 6 or more per week
What is the maximum distance you would drive, out of the way, to go to a public charging station?
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Mileage
When you hear the term "public charger", what comes to mind?
What is the maximum amount of time you would be willing to spend at a public charging station, charging, in order to gain an additional 40-50 miles of range?
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Minutes
What is the maximum amount of money you would be willing to spend on charging to gain an additional 40-50 miles of range?
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
What is your preferred method of payment when using a public charging station?
Credit Card (Pay as you go)
Prepaid Membership Card (Periodically reloaded)
Pay As You Go Membership Card (Billed to a credit card account)
Membership Card (Flat yearly fee)
If a public charger gave you 40-50 additional miles of range in fifteen minutes at no charge, would you be more inclined to utilize public charging stations rather than a home or work charger?
Yes
No
What is the maximum amount you would be willing to pay per year for unlimited access to public charging (assuming a gain of 40-50 miles of range in fifteen minutes)?
25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
Please rank where you would like to have public charging stations that could provide 40-50 miles of additional charge in 15 minutes installed, from most to least important.
(1= most important location for charging stations; 9= least important location for charging stations)
1 Shopping Malls
2 Gas Stations
3 Workplace
4 Nissan/Infiniti Dealership
5 Fast Food Chains (McDonald's, Burger King, Subway)
6 Grocery Store (Kroger, Publix, Safeway, Walmart Grocer)
7 Community Park 8 Airport
9 Big Box Retailer (Walmart, Target, Kohl's)
Assuming you would utilize a 15 minute charger to gain an additional 40-50 miles, please rank in order of importance the following factors.
(1= most important factor; 7= least important factor)
1 Time it takes to charge my vehicle
2 Convenience of public charging location
3 Cost of charging my vehicle
4 Amenities available to me while charging (Food/beverage service, convenience store, etc.)
5 Restrooms
6 Perks for using charging station locations (Wi-Fi hotspots, Rewards points, etc.)
7 Public charger
How close is a Nissan/Infiniti dealership to your home?
0-5 miles
6-10 miles
11-15 miles
16-20 miles
20 or more miles
How close is a Nissan/Infiniti dealership to your work?
0-5 miles
6-10 miles
11-15 miles
16-20 miles
20 or more miles
If Nissan/Infiniti dealerships offered public charging, would you use their facilities?
Yes
No
What is your primary reason for not wanting to utilize public charging stations at a Nissan/Infiniti dealership?
I think they will try to sell me something
The dealership is too far from my home
There is too much traffic near the dealer's location
The dealer closest to me has a bad reputation
Other (Please explain):
Would the presence of credits/incentives (i.e. rewards points,complimentary car washes, etc.) for customers make you more likely to charge at a Nissan/Infiniti dealership?
Yes
No
If the charger were made available in a 24/7 Zero Emission Experience Center – exclusive to EV drivers, with amenities catering to drivers, and separate from the dealership sales area – would this change your opinion about charging at a Nissan/Infiniti dealership?
Yes- I would consider charging at a Nissan/Infiniti dealership
No- offering a 24/7 Zero Emission Experience Center would have no impact
What amenities would you prefer while charging your vehicle at a dealership? Please choose all that apply.
Beverage/ Snack service
Television
Wireless internet
Car wash
Restrooms
Other (Please explain):
Ultimately, how important is it for your Nissan/Infiniti dealer to provide the opportunity to gain 40-50 miles of range in 15 minutes for your electric vehicle purchase or lease?
Not at All important Somewhat Important Important Very Important
Do you own a garage, covered awning, or a carport?
Yes No
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