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SalemCat

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I would love to be able to warm up / cool off my 2018 Leaf SV from inside the house.

Is a Remote for these functions available ?
 
Yes, use the EV app.

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cwerdna said:
SalemCat said:
I thought it needed to be newer.
No. It's been available since 2011 SV and SL. But, one couldn't adjust the preset temp for that until model year 2013.

Amazing - in a depressing way.

My local Nissan dealership has nearly 100 vehicles for sale, of which TWO were Leafs.

Since my purchase of a 2018, now ONE. Both used.

The people there seem to know less about the Leaf than I do. And I've learned what I know only by casual Internet browsing. Which was still enough to convince me to buy.
 
Please tell me an exact name for an Android App that can control my 2018 LEAF.

Android Smart Phone is sufficient.

Windows 10 App is even better.
 
SalemCat said:
Please tell me an exact name for an Android App that can control my 2018 LEAF.

Android Smart Phone is sufficient.

Windows 10 App is even better.

I use both of the following depending on mood.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aqsmartphone.android.nissan&hl=en_US&gl=US

also
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.kjeldsen.carwingsflutter&hl=en_US&gl=US

I was also able to connect it to my google home so I can command via voice as well.

Windows I have not tried please let me know how well these work

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/leafconnect/9nxd6ztfhd3r?activetab=pivot:eek:verviewtab

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/evplugin/9p3kc2xpw996?activetab=pivot:eek:verviewtab
 
salyavin said:
SalemCat said:
Please tell me an exact name for an Android App that can control my 2018 LEAF.

Android Smart Phone is sufficient.

Windows 10 App is even better.

I use both of the following depending on mood.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aqsmartphone.android.nissan&hl=en_US&gl=US

also
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.kjeldsen.carwingsflutter&hl=en_US&gl=US

I was also able to connect it to my google home so I can command via voice as well.

Windows I have not tried please let me know how well these work

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/leafconnect/9nxd6ztfhd3r?activetab=pivot:eek:verviewtab

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/evplugin/9p3kc2xpw996?activetab=pivot:eek:verviewtab

I've not received the vehicle yet, but will try these apps and report on them asap.
 
salyavin said:
That is one of the nice things about EVs. You can warm the interior while plugged in at home in an enclosed garage (no exhaust).

The agent at my local Nissan Dealership told me I needed to spend $699 to put in a Remote Starter. And it would take days to order the parts. And the SV could not be Started Remotely while plugged in.
 
SalemCat said:
The agent at my local Nissan Dealership told me I needed to spend $699 to put in a Remote Starter. And it would take days to order the parts. And the SV could not be Started Remotely while plugged in.
:shock:
Don't pay for anything extra at that Nissan dealer. It sounds like they know nothing about the LEAF.

Since this appears to be a used LEAF you are buying, the next questions are how much are you paying for it, what is the state of the battery, etc.
 
jlv said:
SalemCat said:
The agent at my local Nissan Dealership told me I needed to spend $699 to put in a Remote Starter. And it would take days to order the parts. And the SV could not be Started Remotely while plugged in.
:shock:
Don't pay for anything extra at that Nissan dealer. It sounds like they know nothing about the LEAF.

Since this appears to be a used LEAF you are buying, the next questions are how much are you paying for it, what is the state of the battery, etc.

2018 SV

$16K

13K miles

One Owner - Leased

7 months original Warranty remaining

Has sat unsold for over 30 days

SAME DEALER

has a 2019, 11K miles, for sale for $14,990

Sat unsold for over 90 days

I almost bought the 2019, but figured in the long run the amenities in the 2018 SV were worth it.
 
I have been looking at EV's for years.

Each day that passes I get more irked with ICE's and all the parts and fluids - especially the fluids.

PLUS ... in a Biden/Harris Administration it is guaranteed Gas will go up, but even more importantly, Charging Stations will increase dramatically.

I believe, as a Retiree that travels little, this will be a practical, economical, and enjoyable vehicle for years to come.
 
QUESTION: Once fully charged, how long will that charge be maintained if the vehicle simply sits in my driveway, not plugged in ?
 
SalemCat said:
QUESTION: Once fully charged, how long will that charge be maintained if the vehicle simply sits in my driveway, not plugged in ?

Assuming that it is one of those Leafs that will actually maintain its 12 volt battery while parked, the only issue you need worry about is the battery warmer. It will come on when the battery pack temperature (NOT the air temperature) falls into the upper single digits Fahrenheit. The warmer uses 300 watts, but only runs long enough to raise the pack temp a little, if it can. If your climate experiences frequent frigid weather, that might be an issue. If not, then just worry about topping off the charge in the 12 volt battery once every couple of weeks if needed, and keep the big battery charged to roughly 50-60% while the car sits.
 
I've never seen any drop in battery percentage when parked for about a week and a half at a time.

Compared to techier cars like Teslas, that have all kinds of things going on when they're parked, LEAFs are much quieter sleepers.

I'm kind of stunned how much battery warming Teslas do when parked. A friend sends me his amperage graphs from his Model 3 and I think it uses more to keep the battery warm while not charging than the LEAF uses to actually charge.

I don't think I've ever had the battery warmer activate, even on nights around 0 F. The battery pack has so much thermal capacity, that it would take a pretty good cold-soak for the pack temperature to get low enough, unless you live in a more polar setting.

I am completely hooked on the whole EV experience. Even if gasoline were free and electricity doubled in price, I would want to keep driving electric!

Best wishes!
 
PrairieLEAF said:
I've never seen any drop in battery percentage when parked for about a week and a half at a time.

Compared to techier cars like Teslas, that have all kinds of things going on when they're parked, LEAFs are much quieter sleepers.

I'm kind of stunned how much battery warming Teslas do when parked. A friend sends me his amperage graphs from his Model 3 and I think it uses more to keep the battery warm while not charging than the LEAF uses to actually charge.

I don't think I've ever had the battery warmer activate, even on nights around 0 F. The battery pack has so much thermal capacity, that it would take a pretty good cold-soak for the pack temperature to get low enough, unless you live in a more polar setting.

I am completely hooked on the whole EV experience. Even if gasoline were free and electricity doubled in price, I would want to keep driving electric!

Best wishes!

Thanks !

The sad part (not to be controversial), is that there are modern designs for Nuclear Power Plants that are safe and economical, as well as very friendly to the environment.

Society should be using clean and effiecient electric energy for home heating, transportation, and, well, everything.
 
I don't want to say your dealer is lying he probably just does not know about starting an EV. BTW you don't need to "warm up" the engine in any EV you just turn it on and go. Turning on the climate control rocks. We have chargers at my office as well so I can on the companies electricity heat or cool my car before I leave.

On homes, Denver (I am in Colorado) is trying to make homes go gas free https://denverite.com/2021/01/26/denver-aims-to-ban-natural-gas-from-the-menu-of-energy-options-for-new-homes-and-buildings/ I built my house in 2018 and I had no option for electric heating. It is possible that movement may possibly gain traction but it will take a while to spread.
 
salyavin said:
I don't want to say your dealer is lying he probably just does not know about starting an EV. BTW you don't need to "warm up" the engine in any EV you just turn it on and go. Turning on the climate control rocks. We have chargers at my office as well so I can on the companies electricity heat or cool my car before I leave.

On homes, Denver (I am in Colorado) is trying to make homes go gas free https://denverite.com/2021/01/26/denver-aims-to-ban-natural-gas-from-the-menu-of-energy-options-for-new-homes-and-buildings/ I built my house in 2018 and I had no option for electric heating. It is possible that movement may possibly gain traction but it will take a while to spread.

California is having rolling blackouts, and that is without going 100% EV.

Government needs to wise up, and realize the Electricity needs to come from somewhere.

Here in New England, Canada is desperate to sell us clean and inexpensive Hydroelectric Power.

But FAUX GREENIES will not let the Hi-Voltage Wires be erected from Canada to New England that would simply transmit the power !

WTF !!!
 
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