What is up with Consumers Reports? First they give the Chevy Volt a score of only 67 (dismal) and now they give the LEAF a score of only 78 (good, but not great). They gave the Prius an 80. My question is... in what world is the Prius better than the LEAF?
They also dissed the LEAF's handling as "not agile" and listed "high-pitched whine" as a low; I don't know anyone who has complained about the LEAF's motor sound. I just don't know what is up with those guys? Are they down on EVs? Maybe just ignorant, as implied by their charging time complaint?
Here's their summary:
Highs: Running costs, ride, instant power delivery, quietness, access, turning circle.
Lows: Limited range, long charging times, high-pitched whine, no telescoping wheel, agility.
They also dissed the LEAF's handling as "not agile" and listed "high-pitched whine" as a low; I don't know anyone who has complained about the LEAF's motor sound. I just don't know what is up with those guys? Are they down on EVs? Maybe just ignorant, as implied by their charging time complaint?
Here's their summary:
Highs: Running costs, ride, instant power delivery, quietness, access, turning circle.
Lows: Limited range, long charging times, high-pitched whine, no telescoping wheel, agility.