Well, nothing like jumping into things head first, right? Hahaha, no. I know.
Well, I got a 2011 Leaf for what I thought was a pretty good deal. It was 14.5K and 11 bars. The body was just about perfect and looks brand new. Who knows, maybe I'm mistaken thinking it was a deal but whatever. I really don't know what I'm doing. Here's hoping for FUN!
Anyway, I mostly commute around town and just hate spending a money on gas. My Honda Ridgeline gets 14 around town. I HATE THAT. I have the Ridgeline to tow my classic Japanese cars. You can check them out in the link below if you like that kind of thing. Click around there.... you'll find my loves.
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I charged her up and she read 83 miles of juice. I only drove to the store and back, a very short ride. I am reluctant to take any long trips until I understand how this works.
So, my friend called me today and asked me to drive her to her car. I think she had a bit too much to drink last night. It turns out it's about 12 miles away, a 24 mile round trip. Sounds perfect to me to test things out. So, we start out and the battery seems to deplete quickly. I mean, it was in the 70's within a few miles. I started to panic a little. I had to take a short freeway ride (like 2 miles) and it was down near 60. Ugh. I began to panic a little. But, then I was on surface streets. When I get to the place we were going, it was at 52. So, I figure we're good to get home without a tow. On the way home, I avoid the freeway. It was a little more downhill than the ride over. Came back with exactly 26 miles and 54 miles left. Hummm. I arrived with MORE on the meter. I guess the meter is predictive, but not perfect. This is something that I will have to get used to. While I enjoy an adrenaline rush, I don't want one due to thinking I'll be stranded! LOL. But, it was fun.
I just have the L1 cord that comes with every leaf. My garage is wired with a 220 socket. I'm thinking about just finding a plug in
EVSE rather than something that needs to be installed (you can just plus those in right?). After all, my driving habits don't usually warrant a rapid charge. But, you never know when you'll need it, right? I hesitate to ask for advice on this because I see TONS of questions/answers on this subject. But, if someone wanted to guide me, I wouldn't hate it.
I WILL need to use the AC in the summer, after all, this is Phoenix, AZ. Heat, not so much.
One thing that's very apparent, I know very little about electricity. Frankly, I've been petrified of electricity after receiving a shock as a child (from a car of all things). I have to study it up!
Well, here she is. I look forward to at least 3 good years with her.
Well, I got a 2011 Leaf for what I thought was a pretty good deal. It was 14.5K and 11 bars. The body was just about perfect and looks brand new. Who knows, maybe I'm mistaken thinking it was a deal but whatever. I really don't know what I'm doing. Here's hoping for FUN!
Anyway, I mostly commute around town and just hate spending a money on gas. My Honda Ridgeline gets 14 around town. I HATE THAT. I have the Ridgeline to tow my classic Japanese cars. You can check them out in the link below if you like that kind of thing. Click around there.... you'll find my loves.
http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/scole665/library/?sort=3&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I charged her up and she read 83 miles of juice. I only drove to the store and back, a very short ride. I am reluctant to take any long trips until I understand how this works.
So, my friend called me today and asked me to drive her to her car. I think she had a bit too much to drink last night. It turns out it's about 12 miles away, a 24 mile round trip. Sounds perfect to me to test things out. So, we start out and the battery seems to deplete quickly. I mean, it was in the 70's within a few miles. I started to panic a little. I had to take a short freeway ride (like 2 miles) and it was down near 60. Ugh. I began to panic a little. But, then I was on surface streets. When I get to the place we were going, it was at 52. So, I figure we're good to get home without a tow. On the way home, I avoid the freeway. It was a little more downhill than the ride over. Came back with exactly 26 miles and 54 miles left. Hummm. I arrived with MORE on the meter. I guess the meter is predictive, but not perfect. This is something that I will have to get used to. While I enjoy an adrenaline rush, I don't want one due to thinking I'll be stranded! LOL. But, it was fun.
I just have the L1 cord that comes with every leaf. My garage is wired with a 220 socket. I'm thinking about just finding a plug in
EVSE rather than something that needs to be installed (you can just plus those in right?). After all, my driving habits don't usually warrant a rapid charge. But, you never know when you'll need it, right? I hesitate to ask for advice on this because I see TONS of questions/answers on this subject. But, if someone wanted to guide me, I wouldn't hate it.
I WILL need to use the AC in the summer, after all, this is Phoenix, AZ. Heat, not so much. One thing that's very apparent, I know very little about electricity. Frankly, I've been petrified of electricity after receiving a shock as a child (from a car of all things). I have to study it up!
Well, here she is. I look forward to at least 3 good years with her.
