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I'm in SoCal so extreme heat or cold is not an issue. How much range loss per year might I expect?

Looking at buying a used 2015 Leaf S. Has 60k miles, 10bars, asking $9k. Good deal? Seems the average price for 2015's around me. What kind of range can I expect? What about degradation over say the next 5 years? If it becomes useless in 5yrs and not resellable, I think I'd want a lower...

That's where I'm at now. Like the OP, I am looking at a Leaf for relatively low usage, a new or lightly used Leaf could last me over a decade easily (based on mileage) and I'd hope to keep it that long. While a new one would be nice, for that long a timeline I do wonder how it'll hold up and...

I too am considering a leaf and will use it for short range work too, 15mi/day or so. Battery degradation is a concern of mine, but the battery warranty of 8yrs for ~100mi of range or so is still pretty good capacity for me and may be a non-issue. Tack a few more years to make it to 10yrs and...

Thanks for the great, detailed reply, good stuff.

Thanks for the reply. Exactly what I was looking for as we are also considering a minivan. Could you explain more why you forego the minivan most times. Is it out of principle (being more environmental/economical) or just enjoyment of the leaf, etc? I'd imagine with 3 kids the minivan would...

How many of you use your leaf as the family car, to haul kids around, etc.? How do you like it? Do you find the space sufficient, either rear seat or trunk space? My spouse and I are looking to get another car in addition to our ICE car and really like the idea of an EV and particularly the...