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I just sold my 2017 Leaf 30 S for over $19,000 to Carvana - the check cleared so it’s not a dream. I had been looking to replace my Leaf with another one but the pickings are limited and some dealers are selling over MSRP which is not something I would do. The kicker for me for the Bolt was the...

This article from Geotab is worth reading: What can 6,000 electric vehicles tell us about EV battery health? https://www.geotab.com/blog/ev-battery-health/ It's rather long but the conclusions should sound familiar: "Tips to prolong your EV battery’s life While battery degradation varies by...

There is finally a definitive study on battery degradation by Geotab: “A persistent concern among some EV drivers is the long-term health of the battery. All batteries lose some storage capacity over time. But how might that degradation affect your driving range a few years down the line? To...

Check out what Nissan is bringing to the EV market: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/electric-nissan-leaf-based-suv-scheduled-for-2021-release/ “We’ve heard rumors of a Leaf-based crossover for years, and they’re finally about to materialize. Industry trade journal Automotive News learned...

I read more than a few posts about dying 12 volt batteries and the havoc it can cause. Seems to me a couple of basic tools for any Leaf can prevent these problems - my 2013 Leaf’s battery was in top shape for almost 3 1/2 years and I think these tools helped. First I would get a 12 volt battery...

Here are the MSRPs for the Leaf lineup: S: $29,990 SV: $32,490 SL: $36,200 S+: $36,550 SV+: $38,516 SL+: $42,550 IMHO the SL for sure looks like a dead duck compared to S+ Pricing - I would think range would outweigh luxury, but that’s me. The 40 Kwhr S looks like a “get them in the showroom...

CR surveyed EV/Hybrid owners to rate their satisfaction with the following results: Tesla Model 3: 92 (out of 100) Tesla Model S : 88 Chevrolet Bolt: 86 Totota Prius: 86 Nissan Leaf: 83 Toyota Prius Prime: 82 Kia Niro: 80 Chevrolet Volt: 78 Hyundai Ioniq: 72 Toyota Prius C: 68 BMW i3: 61 No...

This is a great story about how a Nissan Leaf (30 kwhr) made the first-ever trip across Africa in an electric car. “From Cape Town, South Africa to Poland, in a first generation Nissan Leaf, 100% electric, unmodified car with 30 kWh battery and a range of around 200 km on a single charge. A...

With the range you need, Leaf looks like a better option - I've had ZERO issues with my 2013, aside from the air conditioner recall, and 2017 so far has been flawless. Why go with kludge hybrid that requires gasoline engine maintenance?

Saw this on Carbuzz: “With the introduction of the larger battery, it appears that the top version of the 40-kWh Leaf is being sandwiched out. That would seem to make sense, because few buyers would be interested in shelling out $37,000 for a Leaf SL with the 40-kWh battery instead of $36,000...

Found this review in my newsfeed: https://www.slashgear.com/2018-nissan-leaf-versus-2018-hyundai-ioniq-electric-head-to-head-in-depth-02544195/ "Final Take If you are in the market for a practical and affordable electric car, the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric will serve you well. It comes with...

I had a small scratch on my door and while the body shop was fixing it I decided to have them add a pinstripe and also get rid of the logo on the door: https://imageshack.com/a/img923/6452/B9fQti.jpg https://imageshack.com/a/img923/4766/7hrHhP.jpg...

Having driven the 2018 I am really impressed with it. However, I wonder how long the 40 kWh battery Leaf will be available. With the 2019 coming with the 60 kWh battery and possible active cooling, I wonder if the 40 will be a one-year model. The 30s were around for only two years, so there is...

Happened to see these reviews: http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/street-smarts/8-great-traits-2018-nissan-leaf-list-article-1.3699742 http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/latest-reviews/first-drive-2018-nissan-leaf-review-article-1.3699704...

I found two lab studies which may shed some light on Nissan's battery degradation and conditions for maximizing battery life: https://avt.inl.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/vehiclebatteries/FastChargeEffects.pdf This study follows four Nissan Leafs over a 50,000 mile test, two cars which were...

I am not an engineer so perhaps some others can answer this: Assume you're on the highway straight and level 60 mph. You accelerate to 65 mph, then ease off and regen to 60, then repeat the same cycle. Will the energy you recapture be the same, less than or more than what was used to accelerate...

If anyone has a steel rim 16" for a 2013, I would be willing to buy it.

I was looking around for an LED panel to install in my Leaf to monitor the 12v battery and I cam across the INNOVA 3721 Battery and Charging System Monitor https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EVWDU0/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 on Amazon. This plugs into the 12v receptacle (aka...

Just bought this Li Ion unit for $60 from Costco, measures 5.35 x 3 x 1 inches, weighs 0.65 pounds. I have a more expensive unit (jump started ICE cars no problem) and bought this for my Lexus. IMHO this is an essential for a LEAF - you never have to worry about a flat 12v battery. I'll bet that...

There are numerous posts about dealers who really do not know the Leaf or are to be avoided - I'd like to see dealers which you would recommend based on your experience. I have no hesitation recommending Bruce Bennett Nissan in Wilton CT - they have dedicated Leaf salespeople (ask for...