A few thoughts on tires and batteries...
It doesn't look like a spare wheel will be provided with the car. I guess it would add unnecessary weight (like the car isn't heavy enough already!) and it would also take up valuable battery space. That means either selling the car with run-flats or...
One other bit of info... I asked how much the Leaf weighs. The answer: 1.6 metric tonnes (1600kg). Whichever way you cut it, that's a lot of weight for a car of its size!
Chris.
Azrich,
If you're used to driving a car with standard auto transmission then you should feel at home in the Leaf. The car does indeed have creep and the guy I spoke to confirmed that the car shouldn't roll back on a hill start. I couldn't confirm this as my short test drive was on level ground...
Hi all,
I'm the guy who posted that original video on youtube. Based on the comments and questions this raised, I'll try to answer them as best I can.
The Leaf and the EV-12 mule are the same cars that have just completed the US tour. The Leaf does have a basic drivetrain installed but it is...