I am looking for a new car this summer after I complete my cross country move and would like to go electric. I was originally thinking of leasing a new niro or leaf plus but lease deals have disappeared with the lack of inventory so I am looking used to spend less money. Looking at 2018 40kwh SV+tech pack.
I will be living in Seattle, with a driveway and 110v charging (rental not going to put in a 240v). Car will be used commuting ~ 20-25mi round trip, around town and for up to ~100mi round trip bike trips with a hitch rack. Ideally could take it skiing but that would require a longer range and we have a trip car I can use for that.
Do I need to buy leafspy before driving cars to check for battery? Any other issues to watch for? I found a used private party car for a few grand less than the dealers so thinking of going that route. With the crazy car market right now I am trying to just find basic reliable and cheap transport which seems like a good fit for a leaf.
I will be living in Seattle, with a driveway and 110v charging (rental not going to put in a 240v). Car will be used commuting ~ 20-25mi round trip, around town and for up to ~100mi round trip bike trips with a hitch rack. Ideally could take it skiing but that would require a longer range and we have a trip car I can use for that.
Do I need to buy leafspy before driving cars to check for battery? Any other issues to watch for? I found a used private party car for a few grand less than the dealers so thinking of going that route. With the crazy car market right now I am trying to just find basic reliable and cheap transport which seems like a good fit for a leaf.