DesertSprings
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Hello everyone, yes, it is another "Is the Leaf right for me?" threads. I'm located in Southern California, live in Corona and work in Eastern Anaheim. My daily commute is approximately 12 miles each direction. To work speeds are generally around 80MPH, and the trip takes 15 minutes. However the drive home is in horrible stop and go traffic on the freeway. That 12 miles can take up to an hour to get home, and usually averages around 40 minutes. I also want to run some chores or shopping during lunch or after work. Figure another 5-10 miles on those days.
The temps rarely (never?) get below freezing, and usually the days where temps break 100F are infrequent (although this last year has had a ton of 90+ and 100+ days. It has been crazy). So I will rarely use the heater, but I will run the A/C quite frequently. I'm not sure how much the A/C hurts range?
I have an old CRV that will be my "weekend vehicle" for longer trips. Initially I will charge via 120v, but will put in a 240v outlet at some point.
My plan at the moment is to lease and see if I can get a year-end deal. I've been tempted to buy used, but I'm afraid of battery degradation and resell value. I put less than 12k a year on my current car, and since longer trips will be in it I don't see myself exceeding 10k a year on the Leaf.
So what do you guys think, will the Leaf work for me? Need any more details?
Also, how does the carpool lane sticker work in California? I believe they are out for this year. But if I buy a car this year, can I get one next year when the pool opens back up?
The temps rarely (never?) get below freezing, and usually the days where temps break 100F are infrequent (although this last year has had a ton of 90+ and 100+ days. It has been crazy). So I will rarely use the heater, but I will run the A/C quite frequently. I'm not sure how much the A/C hurts range?
I have an old CRV that will be my "weekend vehicle" for longer trips. Initially I will charge via 120v, but will put in a 240v outlet at some point.
My plan at the moment is to lease and see if I can get a year-end deal. I've been tempted to buy used, but I'm afraid of battery degradation and resell value. I put less than 12k a year on my current car, and since longer trips will be in it I don't see myself exceeding 10k a year on the Leaf.
So what do you guys think, will the Leaf work for me? Need any more details?
Also, how does the carpool lane sticker work in California? I believe they are out for this year. But if I buy a car this year, can I get one next year when the pool opens back up?