Nissan plugs in Lincoln after Top Gear visit

Electric car owners in Lincoln now need not spend precious mileage range on the hopeless hunt for a charge point. After the struggles of Top Gear presenters, Jeremy Clarkson and James May were aired on Sunday, Nissan has announced the installation of two electric charge points in the East Midlands city. And as a bonus, usage is free.

The two presenters took part in a road trip featuring the Nissan Leaf and Citroen C-Zero where they struggled to find charge points for the cars after failing to reach their destination. After an unsuccessful hunt in the city, the pair was forced to charge their vehicles at Lincoln University from a domestic plug.