Recent content by bruce27513

I've read several places that the EPA rated the 2016 LEAF SL at 125 miles of range. My 2014 LEAF SL was EPA rated at 84 miles of range. I can get 84 miles in my 2014 LEAF. That is almost a 49% increase.

What is the FaceBook link for the "Nissan Leaf Advisory Board". I believe I got accepted on 6/21/13.

I talked to Blink about a McDonalds in Cary, NC that charges for L2. Found out that the comercial location that installed the EVSE, in this case L2 can set up the unit so that when you swipe your card they absorb the charging fee. I suggested that to the McD on Kildaire Farm RD & Ten-Ten RD...

I talked to Nissan Customer Support about this very issue. The main issue, that I did not like is that, you remain on the lease until it's completion. It is still on your credit report. So if the person that takes over you lease does not pay you take the hit as well on your credit report.

Don't forget the interest in your calculations. Also, the lower you lease payment the more you owe at the end of the lease. This is something to consider if you are going to buy the car at the end of the lease or trade for another car.

Need to correct you. It's Jalapenos. Pronounced Halapenos

How do you know where you will need to go at lunch, after work? Charge the car to 100% as often as you can. I have 11,000 miles on a 2012 Leaf and charge every chance I get to 100% if I have the time. What if you have to hurry to work or home 0r an errand, and need to use the highway. Please...

Went to Carmax and they specificly mentioned the EVSE (110v trickle charger).

Lease miles don't matter is you are going to buy the vehicle at the end of the lease or trade for another Nissan.

GFCI outlets will overtime fail like that. You will need to get a new outlet. Should be OK after that.

What difference does it make what the best MPGe speed is. We as Leaf drivers do not want to be perceived as "Hypermilers". Be smart. Drive the speed limit, try to accelerate on flat or downgrades. I have over 10,000 miles after 8 months. Have driven 150 miles in a single day (Change every...