Australian actor, Margot Robbie, has been signed as Nissan’s electric vehicle ambassador and starred in a YouTube film promoting the brand’s BladeGlider.

ACTOR MARGOT ROBBIE has been revealed as Nissan’s new electric vehicle ambassador by racing the carmaker’s radical all-electric BladeGlider sports car around the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix circuit. At midnight.

Margot Robbie said: “It’s a really exciting time for electric vehicles. More people are choosing to go electric, leading the way to a more sustainable future and the Nissan BladeGlider hints at the future of smarter performance cars.”

Gareth Dunsmore, Director of Electric Vehicles for Nissan Europe said: “The electric revolution is happening […] it is more important than ever that we showcase all the benefits of driving an electric car – from energy efficiency, to sustainability, from handling to performance. Having Margot on board will support us in spreading news of the personal and societal benefits of electric vehicles to more people than ever before.

Dunsmore added: “Nissan’s Electrify the World movement recognises the importance of us all working together to achieve positive change in our communities. We want to inspire people to take meaningful steps towards cleaner, safer cities.”

Question: Do electric cars need publicity stunts to gain traction?