Japanese automaker Nissan Motor will electrify the vehicle fleet of Bhutan, which aims to become global electic vehicle nation as part of its clean energy goals.
Nissan will use its expertise in electric vehicle development to electrify the country's fleet and help Bhutan develop its charging infrastructure.
The partnership was announced by Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn in Thimphu.
The Prime Minister said that they will commit to a program to achieve zero emissions as a nation by a certain target date.
"We cannot go on this journey ourselves. We need the world to travel with us, and what better partner than to have the Nissan LEAF help us along this journey," Tobgay added.
The carmaker will initially start with two Nissan LEAF EVs and will supply more electric vehicles and quick chargers to the country in collaboration with local distributor Thunder Motors.
Nissan also plans to introduce more electric vehicles in Bhutan in the future.
