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LOVE IT!!
Ed isenhart, 01/24/2019
2019 Nissan LEAF SL 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
We call it the Coffee Bean for it`s brown color. Been driving it for almost 3 years. Can't wait to get a 2019. We need the range. We live 40 miles from the major city in our area and a round trip in the winter requires a charge to get home . We just want that bigger battery. It's an SL. We love the leather,sound system and the way it drives. Just love it!!!
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Effortless and Very Pratical
Kevin, 02/04/2022
2020 Nissan LEAF SV PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
First ... too many young folks who are supposedly experts in evaluation of cars tend to want speed, styling, range, and pizzazz. Beware of some of that nonsense. The Leaf has always been an EV from the ground up - and proven. Second, none of these smaller EV entries are sports cars and should not be pitted against each other in this way. If you want to spend $50 thousand w/o incentives go for it - just status symbol nonsense as well. The Leaf SV Plus my wife and I have had for a year .. has been flawless. If you drive as recommended, it is safe, reliable, clean looking in and out, more environmentally friendly that others inside, and does solidly well as a great second car commuter. We live out in the country in the midwest even and usually need about 60 comfortable miles to do what we need. This car loses a bit of mpg on cold days for sure, but with 62 group battery - we never feel range anxiety even on the coldest of day if we're 80% charged before going out on those COLDEST days of -10. Still learning some tech on preheating. I think visibility could be improved on both front and back pillars. I think also that a wider tire might be wise in the summer to smooth things out better IF you commute on curvy roads ... so it may be the case you'd lose some range doing that, but may be worth it somewhat. WE charge at home for the most part as I installed my own 'dryer' 4 spade recepticle no problem for the 220 power. Cost me $45.00 since I had a branch box in my garage. I do think Nissan should step and provide a new adapter ... for the 220 since the ChadeMo was made for the Japanese market and U.S. folks deserve the CCS as well as a customer loyalty expectation and care for their customers. They knew this when selling the 2020 - 2022 versions of my Leaf SV Plus and other models. Nissan should have a toll free number to discuss this at the corp level and not send folks back to the dealership who have no say about this issue. Overall , solid car. It corners a bit if pushed, the tires are stretched if cornered too fast (remember not a race car - stay within itself and speed limits folks), and the brakes could be improved as well. Would buy another ... but Nissan will have to work on these issues or the new Kia EV6 will take over as a good value going forward.
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Range anxiety
Alati's Inspection Service , 09/09/2021
2019 Nissan LEAF SL PLUS 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Only had the car a week now but the range anxiety is High. Nissan advertised that the Leaf can charge on your standard house 110 Vac outlet - they don't tell you it takes 22 hours! Charging station readily available - They don't tell you that most are 32 AMP and can take up to 5 hours for a full charge (About 25 miler of charge per hour), High rate charges can charge about 70% in 45 Minunts (But try to find a DC chatger that is working or availble is the challenge). So far it cost me $975 to have a 50 AMP service installed into my garage and $649 for a Faster charger. I love the car, nice ride but the range anxiety is kicking my A$$! Side note, you would think a 150 watt inverter would be included in a EV, my Ford CMax had one that I used all the time (Sorry ford stoped making the CMax). The other thing is Nissan advertisers 218 to 228 miles per charge, what they don't tell you is that Nissan recommend a 80% charge (192 Miles). If you don't drive much, 5 Stars but if your using the car for a self employed business - poor choice. My cutoff was when the car could get 200 to 225 miles on a charge, my sewwt spot. Yes 192 is close but they advertised 218 to 225 not 30 miles less! Nick in Arizona (Home Inspector)
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Deceptive Range on Highway
Phil, 03/13/2019
2019 Nissan LEAF SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
48 of 57 people found this review helpful
I would buy the Leaf again only if: - The EVGo fast-charging stations (including dealer) within 2-5 miles of their home - The dealer have a fast charger installed. I would not buy the Leaf from a dealer without fast charger installed. Also, they should know that Leaf is a city commuter car. The range is severely downgraded for highway driving. On my recent trip from Irvine to San Diego (90 mile) at night (10PM), I drove the Leaf 2018 was fully charged (150 mile range) on Eco mode with no AC and no traffic jam but it consumes 120 miles. I was Deeply disappointed. Please Tell me How and where to relate this range problem to Nissan.
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Amazing BANG for the BUCK
Matt Staggers, 12/08/2019
2019 Nissan LEAF SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The 2nd gen Nissan Leaf is an amazing car and more amazing value. Many compare the 40kw Leaf to the Model 3 but the truth is, they are not even close to the same price. With the dealer discount and full $7500 tax credit, a Leaf can easily be had for low to mid $20k’s out the door factoring in the tax credit and some negotiating skills. My advice would be get the SV trim to get the standard quick charger, upgraded 17” rims, leather steering wheel, and 7” center display with Apple CarPlay (S model has no Apple CarPlay and 5” screen). An S with quick charge package is essentially the same price as the base SV. I sprung for the Technology and All Weather packages (both of which I highly recommend but not really “needs”). Nissan still has to figure out the right pricing for the Plus model since that is a tough sell against the Model 3 given the price increase over the standard Leaf, but the 40kw Leaf is an amazing value. No gas, no maintenance, no brainer!
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