ebuonaccor
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Hello all,
I am thinking about buying a used leaf to try out being an EV owner. I have had a Prius since the Gen 2 was released in the US and have been itching to go full EV! I have rooftop solar that often produces more electricity than I need and would love to put it to good use and figured why not an EV. My commute is 23 miles one way (46 round trip). On my days off I usually drive no more than 10-15 miles. I live in Rhode Island and our winters temps are usually in the low 20’s but can get as low a zero on occasion.
The one thing that has been keeping me from taking the plunge is my commute and winter range anxiety. I would obviously install a L2 changer at home but at work there is nowhere for me to charge. I have no fear of successfully completing my commute in the spring, summer, or fall but have read quite a bit about reduced range on the Leaf in the winter.
Do you guys think a Leaf is right for me? Is this winter range anxiety I’m having all for nothing? Any advice is welcome!
Eric
I am thinking about buying a used leaf to try out being an EV owner. I have had a Prius since the Gen 2 was released in the US and have been itching to go full EV! I have rooftop solar that often produces more electricity than I need and would love to put it to good use and figured why not an EV. My commute is 23 miles one way (46 round trip). On my days off I usually drive no more than 10-15 miles. I live in Rhode Island and our winters temps are usually in the low 20’s but can get as low a zero on occasion.
The one thing that has been keeping me from taking the plunge is my commute and winter range anxiety. I would obviously install a L2 changer at home but at work there is nowhere for me to charge. I have no fear of successfully completing my commute in the spring, summer, or fall but have read quite a bit about reduced range on the Leaf in the winter.
Do you guys think a Leaf is right for me? Is this winter range anxiety I’m having all for nothing? Any advice is welcome!
Eric