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So at present, am I correct in assuming that the Leaf is a good car if I don't mind a 50 mile range in about 5 years? And if I drive 15k per year, it needs a new battery every 4 years to get back to 80-ish miles? A $6,000 battery every four years doesn't seem as thrifty as I once imagined......

Thanks KJD. That clipper creek unit is just the ticket. That's exactly what I meant. So will the 240 volt, 20 amp model charge a Leaf in 4-5 hours?

I am considering buying a Leaf this year. I have a 240 volt drier plug in my garage. See photo. I only use the drier very rarely. Q: Is it possible to buy a 240 volt charger and put a plug on it, so I could occasionally unplug the car charger to use the drier? The reason is, I was told my...

Great advice. So that would mean that I should make sure to get a car with the upgraded charging package? Can a base S model accept a quick charge?

I have been reading this forum for a few days. So much to read. I'm thinking of leasing a Leaf in the next month or so. I have a lot to learn After keeping meticulous records I have discovered that my 86 Mercedes has cost me an average of $442 per month for the past ten years. That was a lot...

Hey, OP. I'm curious. The Leaf started out with 80 or 85 miles range. Now yours is down to 60. Is that two years old? Thanks.