Considering LEAF - few more questions

[GRA]

Given Atlanta's mild winters, I'd definitely go with a car with the heat pump, i.e. an SV or SL. Your range will take less of a hit in winter.

On the other hand, I have heard that the S has a more efficient A/C, and given Atlanta's nickname of "Hotlanta", that might be just as important. Or maybe it's not more efficient, just more effective. I know that my A/C worked great when the outside temps were 100+.

That's the trade-off, but range in hot weather is rarely a problem. Range in cold weather tends to be the limiting factor.