Locking out D and locking in ECO

[malfield]

I'm giving my Leaf to my grand daughter who just got her driver's permit. She "high spirited" and has somewhat of a lead foot. Does anyone know a way to only allow the car to be driven only in the ECO mode. In other words lock out the D probably through a software modification. A lot of people will sleep better.

 

[jcesare]

There is no such option that I know of.

 

[TomT]

And it wouldn't make any practical difference anyway since full throttle is the same in both modes.

There is no such option that I know of.

 

[smkettner]

Other ground rules are more important IMO. Such as losing privilages with any ticket or accident. Slower is generally safer.... and more range.

 

[davewill]

IMHO, Don't give her the car until you're confident she has cured her "lead foot". Make her earn the car by demonstrating proper driving habits.

 

[Ingineer]

I think this is not needed, as she will quickly learn that driving aggressively in the Leaf will result in a loss of autonomy. If you want her to learn this quickly only allow her to charge to 80 percent and only a limited amount of days per week depending on her driving needs. Sort of an "Electron Allowance". Necessity will teach her to drive carefully to get the max range.

-Phil

 

[Nubo]

The Spike (tm)

 

[ebill3]

Sort of reminds me of when I was first licensed. Forty one Buick and the odometer didn't work. We lived in the sticks with out school buses. To make sure I didn't joy ride to and from school, I was not given the key to the locking gas cap.

She can be just as spirited in ECO as D - just have to push the pedal faster and farther.