Recent content by PDXLeafer

The approach might be 'wrong' for most, but the approach won't impact the fact that 14% reduction in battery capacity might not show up on the 'count the bars' method. That fact would remain even if I never drove the car ;) I figure that real-world testing is the best way to show the EV haters...

:) - I have been 'stress testing' the system also doing 100% charges 100% of the time, and plugging in right when I get home. I figure most people are basically lazy and will drive/charge this way unless there is a HUGE difference in performance. I have seen enough people doing the '80%...

Good idea Gary - I will ask when I have mine done on the 18th at Beaverton Nissan...

Looks like Portland Leafs are accident prone! I had a collision on Friday on my way to work. Car in the right lane scooted over right in front of me, then braked! I slowed and then pulled to the right to avoid hitting them, and ran into another car that was there. Thought it was clear to the...

YES!

I do tend to enjoy a faster freeway speed than that, but even all local non-freeway miles I am getting 60 miles. Nissan testing didn't reveal any issues at the 7500 mile check up (although I am at 6300). Yeah, I drive with the window down or partially down. Typically open a back window a bit...

100% charge. Maybe I should not be charging to 100%, and maybe I should be waiting after I get home to charge later, or set the timer, but the way I figure it, most people (average citizen) are not going to want to spend extra time 'messing with the doo-dads' and will just take the avenue of...

Been a while since I posted here (Portland group). I am wondering what other's realistic range is that live in SW or also have a 'slightly hilly' drive. I am commuting mostly, 30-45mph, but some freeway (to Tualatin for music at the C.I. every weekend!). I am getting pretty much dead-on 60...

:) Love that too!! The plate holder actually came at the perfect time. My front license had been bent last week and I was just about to order one for the front.

And that is why being an 'early adopter' to support this forum was a great idea. Thanks!!!

Hmmm.... I wonder why my response would be different from everyone else here. I drive ECO mode, my Guess-o-miles/kwhr tells me I am averaging 4 miles/KwHr, but I am invariably getting 60-65 miles per charge, based on hitting around 30-32 at 6 bars remaining. Trickle charge or 240 charge, no...

A guy who drives a big truck told me when I mentioned my electric car 'yeah, but I heard they actually cost a lot more in electricity than I spend in gas!' I was almost speechless, but not quite :)

I don't think that's right - the car won't stop the charging at 80%, and neither will the charger - at least if the one in Portland is an indication of how the others will work. It just pushes the juice in at a lower rate the closer to 100% you go. I haven't tried all the way to 100% yet, but...

Welcom Ben errr... eminus ;) It definitely is disappointing that the dealer's lack of a sales person at the moment of deliverance will hinder your EV fun a bit longer. From my experience the frustration and waiting is all worth it in the end. 5 months in and I am still blown away by how much I...

Got mine today - nice schwag! Rain jacket and tee are the perfect Oregon combo :) I had forgotten about the call I got asking my shirt size - happy to see the right size arrive...