For the average car shopping consumer (such as me), one of the real deal breakers with plug-in electric vehicles has been the cost of the home charger. Sure, they're getting cheaper at Home Depot, but when you're talking about buying the charger and having it installed in your garage, it's around $1,500 to $2,000 extra. What if you could have that cost added to your finance package and monthly payments at the dealership?
That's what AeroVironment just announced at the National Automobile Dealers Association annual convention and expo in Orlando. The electric vehicle charging station maker is now offering a dealer program where new car buyers can purchase an EVSE-RS, Level 2, 240-volt residential charging station with their battery electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid, and then finance them together.
AeroVironment is working with Nissan and its dealers on a finance program for the Leaf, and is in talks with other automaker partners, including BMW for the ActiveE and Mitsubishi and the i-MiEV, Tom Carney, director of automotive sales for AeroVironment, told AutoblogGreen.
Dealer finance and insurance departments will be able to offer buyers a variety of lease and loan packages – from three-year to six-year payment periods, Carney said. They're guaranteeing that the charger will installed at the home within four days of purchase, with an expected average of 2.8 days. AeroVironment has already installed over 10,000 residential charging units.
Dealers can also offer various "bumper-to-bumper" warranty options for the chargers that match the financing terms of the vehicle. Chargers bought through the dealer program will be installed by licensed electricians in all 50 states that are certified in EV charger installation. AeroVironment is offering dealers one-on-one and online training as well as access to AeroVironment's home charging displays, window stickers and consumer brochures. Dealers can also set up both Level 2 and DC fast charging stations in their service bays and customer parking areas.
That's what AeroVironment just announced at the National Automobile Dealers Association annual convention and expo in Orlando. The electric vehicle charging station maker is now offering a dealer program where new car buyers can purchase an EVSE-RS, Level 2, 240-volt residential charging station with their battery electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid, and then finance them together.
AeroVironment is working with Nissan and its dealers on a finance program for the Leaf, and is in talks with other automaker partners, including BMW for the ActiveE and Mitsubishi and the i-MiEV, Tom Carney, director of automotive sales for AeroVironment, told AutoblogGreen.
Dealer finance and insurance departments will be able to offer buyers a variety of lease and loan packages – from three-year to six-year payment periods, Carney said. They're guaranteeing that the charger will installed at the home within four days of purchase, with an expected average of 2.8 days. AeroVironment has already installed over 10,000 residential charging units.
Dealers can also offer various "bumper-to-bumper" warranty options for the chargers that match the financing terms of the vehicle. Chargers bought through the dealer program will be installed by licensed electricians in all 50 states that are certified in EV charger installation. AeroVironment is offering dealers one-on-one and online training as well as access to AeroVironment's home charging displays, window stickers and consumer brochures. Dealers can also set up both Level 2 and DC fast charging stations in their service bays and customer parking areas.
New AeroVironment Electric Vehicle Dealer Program Makes it Easy to Bundle Home Charger, Installation, and Warranty with Car Purchase
AeroVironment is exhibiting the program at the National Automotive Dealers Association Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida (Booth #3953) this week.
EVs and PHEVs typically come equipped with a Level 1 120 Volt charger. Through AeroVironment's dealer program, new owners can now purchase an EVSE-RS Level 2 240 Volt residential charging station that reduces charge time by more than half, from up to 22 hours to between 3 and 8 hours.
"AeroVironment has decades of experience providing complete charging solutions that support the practical transition to electric vehicles," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment senior vice president and general manager of its Efficient Energy Systems business segment. "With our new dealer program, AeroVironment is putting the second half of the EV equation – the home charger – at the vehicle's point of sale. This makes it easier for drivers to purchase, and for dealers to participate more actively in the evolution toward clean, electric transportation."
Dealers can offer various warranty options that match the financing terms of the vehicle. Chargers bought through the dealer program are installed by a licensed electrician certified in EV charging installation. If needed, AeroVironment also provides at-home, in-person support.
To ensure dealers and consumers realize the maximum value from the new program, AeroVironment provides dealers with one-on-one and online training to familiarize them with it. AeroVironment provides dealers with point-of-purchase marketing support including home charging displays, window stickers and consumer brochures. The company also offers both Level 2 and DC "fast" charging stations for use in dealer service bays and customer parking areas.
"AeroVironment offers state-of-the-art products and our customers have been extremely satisfied with the service," said James Azzaro, commercial vehicle sales manager at John Howard Motors in Morgantown, WV. "The AeroVironment dealer program provides a complete, seamless experience for our customers. Not only does it make us a one-stop-shop, but it also guarantees support for our customers from a company that cares."
Dealers attending the NADA conference in Orlando, Fla. can learn more by visiting AeroVironment at booth #3953 or by attending its cocktail reception February 9, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Peabody Hotel. To sign up for the dealer program, contact AeroVironment at 888-499-8759 or email dealers@avinc.com.
AeroVironment is the preferred home charging supplier of the Nissan LEAF®, BMW ActiveE, and Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The company's broad line of home charging systems includes the standard Level 2 home charging system and a do-it-yourself wall-mounted "plug-in" unit that is available for dealer stock. More information on AeroVironment's EV charging solutions can be found at www.evsolutions.com.
About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment is a technology solutions provider that designs, develops, produces, operates and supports an advanced portfolio of electric transportation solutions and electric-powered Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). AeroVironment's comprehensive EV charging solutions include EV home charging, public charging, fast charging, data collection, grid-integrated communications and complete installation, training and support services for consumers, automakers, utilities, government agencies and businesses. AeroVironment's industrial electric vehicle charging systems support thousands of electric materials handling vehicles in mission-critical supply chains for Fortune 500 enterprises. AeroVironment's power cycling and test systems provide EV developers and EV battery manufacturers with market-leading simulation and cycling capabilities. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's electric-powered, hand-launched unmanned aircraft systems to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance and communication. More information is available at www.avinc.com and www.evsolutions.com.
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- Now consumers can seamlessly finance home charger and installation with electric vehicle (EV) purchases in a single transaction
- Finance and Insurance (F&I)-friendly packages present opportunities for dealers to improve their EV Customer Satisfaction index
- AeroVironment's home charger reduces charging time by more than half to 120 Volt Level 1 plug-in that comes standard with most EVs
AeroVironment is exhibiting the program at the National Automotive Dealers Association Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida (Booth #3953) this week.
EVs and PHEVs typically come equipped with a Level 1 120 Volt charger. Through AeroVironment's dealer program, new owners can now purchase an EVSE-RS Level 2 240 Volt residential charging station that reduces charge time by more than half, from up to 22 hours to between 3 and 8 hours.
"AeroVironment has decades of experience providing complete charging solutions that support the practical transition to electric vehicles," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment senior vice president and general manager of its Efficient Energy Systems business segment. "With our new dealer program, AeroVironment is putting the second half of the EV equation – the home charger – at the vehicle's point of sale. This makes it easier for drivers to purchase, and for dealers to participate more actively in the evolution toward clean, electric transportation."
Dealers can offer various warranty options that match the financing terms of the vehicle. Chargers bought through the dealer program are installed by a licensed electrician certified in EV charging installation. If needed, AeroVironment also provides at-home, in-person support.
To ensure dealers and consumers realize the maximum value from the new program, AeroVironment provides dealers with one-on-one and online training to familiarize them with it. AeroVironment provides dealers with point-of-purchase marketing support including home charging displays, window stickers and consumer brochures. The company also offers both Level 2 and DC "fast" charging stations for use in dealer service bays and customer parking areas.
"AeroVironment offers state-of-the-art products and our customers have been extremely satisfied with the service," said James Azzaro, commercial vehicle sales manager at John Howard Motors in Morgantown, WV. "The AeroVironment dealer program provides a complete, seamless experience for our customers. Not only does it make us a one-stop-shop, but it also guarantees support for our customers from a company that cares."
Dealers attending the NADA conference in Orlando, Fla. can learn more by visiting AeroVironment at booth #3953 or by attending its cocktail reception February 9, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Peabody Hotel. To sign up for the dealer program, contact AeroVironment at 888-499-8759 or email dealers@avinc.com.
AeroVironment is the preferred home charging supplier of the Nissan LEAF®, BMW ActiveE, and Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The company's broad line of home charging systems includes the standard Level 2 home charging system and a do-it-yourself wall-mounted "plug-in" unit that is available for dealer stock. More information on AeroVironment's EV charging solutions can be found at www.evsolutions.com.
About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment is a technology solutions provider that designs, develops, produces, operates and supports an advanced portfolio of electric transportation solutions and electric-powered Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). AeroVironment's comprehensive EV charging solutions include EV home charging, public charging, fast charging, data collection, grid-integrated communications and complete installation, training and support services for consumers, automakers, utilities, government agencies and businesses. AeroVironment's industrial electric vehicle charging systems support thousands of electric materials handling vehicles in mission-critical supply chains for Fortune 500 enterprises. AeroVironment's power cycling and test systems provide EV developers and EV battery manufacturers with market-leading simulation and cycling capabilities. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's electric-powered, hand-launched unmanned aircraft systems to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance and communication. More information is available at www.avinc.com and www.evsolutions.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are made on the basis of current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors outside of our control, that may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to; the activities of competitors; failure of the markets in which we operate to grow; failure to expand into new markets; failure to develop new products or integrate new technology with current products; and general economic and business conditions in the United States and elsewhere in the world. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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