Recent content by MisterC

Sorry if this is off topic (and hijacking), but what does the battery check cost? Is it the same from dealer to dealer? and how long does it take?

Not sure if it's way out of the way, but SF Nissan, has about half a dozen 2014-SV's still. I'm pretty sure they're willing to give you a deal to get rid of last year's model, even though it's only been out for 7 months. And since our climate is cool, I'm not overly concerned about getting a...

+1 on getting the QC package on a S. The 6.6kW charger makes sure you can charge in off peak hours at night. For me with PG&E's EV rate, there are off peak hours during the day on weekends. I've used my car in the morning to run 30 miles worth of errands and then plug in at home at my L2, and...

I've only heard of dealers doing this for people with poor credit scores... but it might work in your situation: You can basically "pre-pay" a lease. So if you have the cash, you simply pay your down payment + 36 months of payments at the time of leasing. It usually comes out to about $10K...

@Nissamon... Oh, so that might be good news (that you have been able to charge in the Bay Area using the card). Because, looking at the EZ Card map, for stations participating in No Charge to Charge, I only see a one or two between Palo Alto and SF. Maybe I'll just have to give one a try to...

Yes, it does seem that Phoenix has fairly decent coverage. There must be a reason why the Bay Area has so many stations opting out of the NCTC program. My guess is $$$.

So... I got my EZ card... and let me just say... I hope none of you bought the Leaf, just because of this card, because it's 90% full of crap. First you go to the website: https://www.ez-charge.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; to register. You punch in your EZ Card...

I'm heading over there right now. But, he said it was in an envelope with my name on it, in his desk drawer, in case he was out of the office when I came by... so I don't think he was talking about a link :) BUT, yeah, once you get the actual card, you need to register it online. I have no...

Just got off the phone with my dealership in Burlingame (bought from them in June), he said I can come and pick up my card today! Whoo-hoo!

My commute is ~30 miles one way, with some rolling hills. I can make it to work using about 40% of the charge, though I'm still learning how to manage my speed, especially on hills. When I get home, I have about 10-15% left. Without a L2, it takes me more than one night (utilizing off-peak...

Wow, that IS a lot of cars for one dealer. Looks like most of the S have the QC package, and is about $600 more than the 2014. You would think that there should be some good deals on 2014's out there.

^^^Good point. Will do.

I'm on EVA in the SF Bay Area (area T), which is expensive, but still only about 10 cents/Kwh, and am planning on charging at night, so it should be about $2-3 a night to charge up from 15-20% after returning home. That being said... free is cheaper than cheap. And I know it's only a few...

^^^Good point! I also don't have my EVSE installed at home yet, so it makes sense on a practical level right now... But point taken. On a side note there also happens to be a place that has $1 hash browns next to the charger... another reason not to go everyday.

In terms of when to buy, it *seems* like they are definitely trying to move out the 2014's before the 2015's come in. We were in the same boat in terms of timing (not in a hurry). I thought about waiting for the 2015's to come in and snatch up a left-over 2014 for cheap. But, it seemed like...