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Last week we sold our 11½ year old 2012 LEAF SL, purchased in February of 2012 after placing our $99 order deposit in 2010. The LEAF was our gateway drug to EV ownership and a then-marvel of wow, fun, and learning. We added our Tesla Model 3 in 2018, then our 2023 Ioniq5 late last year. We...

I have the Nissan (Aerovironment) EVSE bought and installed in late 2011 as a package just prior to getting my 2012 LEAF. It has a 15’ cable with J1772 nozzle and it is hardwired. It continues to work well for me since installation to fuel three EVs: my LEAF, a Model 3, and the Ioniq5. Given...

$500 deposits are being accepted now by Nissan for the upcoming Ariya CUV, and have been for a month or so. Deliveries may start near the end of 2022. This seemingly competes, at least price wise, with the Audi Q4 higher trim levels and Tesla’s Model Y in the base trim, among others. So, have...

A few weeks ago I responded to a request for a Nissan LEAF to be used in a wind tunnel survey. This was for an article in a popular car magazine and the testing included four other cars: Mercedes, Prius, Volt, and an absolutely gorgeous new Tesla Model S. The testing was to determine how close...

Last Sunday, I made a day trip to a destination 24 miles from my home. I almost didn't make it back and come turtling home. I have a dealer appointment later this week, but I'm interested if others have ideas/suggestions. My 2012 LEAF has about 3100 miles, 10 months old, shows 12 bars of...