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WILLIAMSPORT, Md., Aug. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Edison customers in Maryland can save $10,000 off the price of a 2017 all-electric Nissan LEAF – simply by showing their electric bill and a copy of the official program flyer to a participating Nissan dealership.

The special rebate offer is available from Nissan North America, Inc., until September 30, 2017, or while supplies last, for all three Nissan LEAF trim models.  With a list price ranging from $30,000 – $36,000, depending on model, customers have the potential to save about a third off the price of a Nissan LEAF just by being a Potomac Edison customer in Maryland. 

To receive the rebate, Potomac Edison customers need to show their monthly billing statement and a copy of the promotional flyer available here www.firstenergycorp.com/nissanrebateMD to participating LEAF-certified Nissan dealerships listed below.  Nissan suggests calling ahead to the dealership to confirm inventory.  The rebate cannot be combined with other special lease, interest rate or rebate offers.

In addition, the purchaser could qualify for up to $7,500 in federal electric vehicle tax credits, plus be eligible for a one-time Maryland excise tax credit, up to $3,000 for a qualifying plug-in electric vehicle.

"Electric vehicles are becoming more popular as people recognize the environmental and sustainability benefits they offer," said James A. Sears, Jr., vice president of Potomac Edison.  "This rebate from Nissan is designed to help get even more of these environmentally friendly vehicles on the road."

The advantages of driving an all-electric Nissan LEAF include:

• No gasoline or oil changes
• Up to 107-mile range, depending on driving conditions
• Vehicle charging at home overnight
• Real-time information display about battery range and driving efficiency
• Virtually silent operation at low speeds and on highway.

"We're dedicated to the mass-adoption of electric vehicles, or EVs, in the United States, and Potomac Edison's program shows that it's interested in supporting EVs as well," said Brian Maragno, director of EV marketing and sales strategy, Nissan North America.  "Incentive programs like these help continue the positive momentum of EVs while providing a lower cost of entry for interested buyers."

Participating Nissan LEAF-Certified Dealerships in Maryland include:

Photos of the 2017 Nissan LEAF are available for download on Flickr.

To make charging the electric vehicle convenient at home, Potomac Edison customers also can lease an Electric Vehicle Charger from FirstEnergy's Products Group.  For information go to https://www.firstenergycorp.com/home-products-and-services/ev-charger.html.  This pilot offer has limited availability as FirstEnergy works to expand the network of contractors qualified to install these chargers.

Additional information about the 2017 Nissan LEAF is available for download: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/presskits/us-2017-nissan-leaf-press-kit

Potomac Edison, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary, serves about 257,000 customers in seven Maryland counties and 137,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.  Follow Potomac Edison at www.potomacedison.com, on Twitter @PotomacEdison, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PotomacEdison.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence.  Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York.  The company's transmission subsidiaries operate more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.  Visit FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and follow on Twitter at @FirstEnergyCorp.

About Nissan North America

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010.  More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and INFINITI vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.INFINITIUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and INFINITINews.com.

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SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.