30kwh Nissan Leaf | Range Test & Review

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5 жыл бұрын

Is it worth upgrading from a 24kwh Nissan Leaf to a 30kwh one? It's a question I have been asking for ages and finally I get my answer.
I have been lent a 30kwh Nissan Leaf for my 80 mile commute. Should be easy, but when you just want to get home and the roads are clear who want to drive economically? Not me! I want to get home as quickly as possible. It's cold, the roads are empty and I'm on a mission. Let's see if this car is any good!
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@Ambot51 5 жыл бұрын

Same problem here! We fight over our (purchased second hand) 2016 30kwh Leaf. The perfect errand runner/kid transporter/city car.

@jonathancappellini2961 5 жыл бұрын

Omg I was looking for this video just 2 days ago. Thank you for uploading this.

@scottm5425 3 жыл бұрын

One of the vids that's convinced me of getting one too. Being delivered next week and funnily enough looks identical to that car. Everyone in the family is very excited. Thanks for taking the time to record it.

@jamessjoynson4388 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan, I've just bought a second hand 30kwh leaf, had it four days now, so far so good, plus no off street parking. Relying on public charging only, luckily in Scotland so free vend, been iced twice, down charger once, still living the ev dream, many thanks to you, ev man, Ian and James cooke, cheers.

@EVOpinion 4 жыл бұрын

James S Joynson so pleased it’s working out for you. You have a great network in Scotland but I think you’ll agree most people could own a EV without home charging. Glad I played a small part in your decision 😁👍

@MIA7Xthies 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great review. I'm a Canadian with a similar trip needed for work, so I am worried about cold driving but it's reassuring to hear it's not an issue

@moremoola 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review! Thanks mate.

@peterowen4456 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I like the no compromise testing so you get a real world comparison with an ICE.

@iKaGe01 5 жыл бұрын

I love the old gen vs the new ones. Even the look of them. A demo 30kWh Tekna I used for 4 days managed about 100-110 miles. I even think the acceleration is good enough. Feels faster than 11 seconds. They're still about 15k for a good Tekna though

@gohumberto 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a 4 year old 30kw/hr Acenta. It feels like driving a luxury car. So smooth, so quiet, so relaxing.

@JiltedMonkey 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2017 30KwH Tekna after trialling an i3 for 3 months. Looking forward to it! Great content!

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Endersby having just driven a i3 for 3 days I think you’ll be very happy with your choice. It’s not as good looking or exciting as the i3 but it’s a more relaxed drive.

@TheEVGuy85 4 жыл бұрын

The red looks the best! I've been able to drive the 2019 Leaf but haven't been able to drive the first gen body style yet. The 30kwh leaf is top of my list to replace my old Hyundai Sonata ICE. Just a few more paychecks and I'll be able to say goodbye to ICE forever!

@Ocean4Life 5 жыл бұрын

Owning both the 30kw tekna and the newer 40kw I absolutely agree the 30 is a great car - but the 40 is in a completely different league. So much that I would stretch the budget and upgrade your 24kw to a 40 instead. It drives better, has much better range, feels a lot more up to date, and has more room.

@paulcarnall791 5 жыл бұрын

Upgrading to a 40 tekna at the end of the month . Looking forward to it. 😎

@savedfaves 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you love the Leaf. Some kind of Leaf will probably be our first electric car within the next 18-24 months.

@jamieweber9534 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly the reason why I bought the 30kwh!

@pioneer7777777 5 жыл бұрын

Nice info. I'm seriously debating getting a second LEAF to add to our garage.

@donnolin2032 5 жыл бұрын

Love my 2018 Leaf. Had it 10 months and not one complaint. Best of all my efficiency rating for the 10 months is 4.8. What a wonderful car.

@dazt103 5 жыл бұрын

Another good video. 👍 A colleague at work had a 24kw leaf for a few months. He got rid of it, claiming the range simply wasn't what he expected. He tried to talk me out of going for a leaf... However, I am still interested, a 30kw would be fine for me. I am tempted though to wait and see how much the MG ZS will be here in the UK...

@MrAndrew941 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the 30kw Nissan Leaf I’m in the forces posted in Colchester and had the car from new and regularly drive it back to Edinburgh at least five times a year with ease.

@cjmillsnun 5 жыл бұрын

No it's not worth upgrading the 24kWh to the 30kWh. It is worth upgrading the ICE to the 30kWh.

@Immortal__ 2 жыл бұрын

What's an ICE? Cheers

2 жыл бұрын

@@Immortal__ Internal combustion engine :)

@Immortal__ 2 жыл бұрын

@ Thank you :)

@ronaldmillsopp3802 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative - I really do think the 30 kWh Leaf would do all my journeys. Thanks

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

ronald millsopp glad you enjoyed it. It really is a cracking car!

@TheEVside 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@MatthewEng2593 2 ай бұрын

My 2014 leaf is on 80k miles and still going strong. It paid for itself in fuel savings years ago and is all profits now

@scara1701 5 жыл бұрын

The red looks great :D

@MrDan957 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I’m hoping to get 🚗🌟👍🏻

@mcroft1234 5 жыл бұрын

Love the local scenery!!! Good ol Dorset. I travel over 100miles a day, env200 40kwh is brilliant 😃

@retrodog63 5 жыл бұрын

I'm still getting by on the 2015 S with the 24 kwh pack. But my drive to work is just 7 miles each way. So I'm the ideal user for one of those. One of my favorite cars ever. The thing I really hate about the Tesla is all the emphasis that they've put on performance. I think that has really clouded the whole focus/view on the EV thing. People should be talking more about how much more refined these cars feel over and above an ICE car. They redefine "smooth". I have the Leaf and a 2016 Volt Premier. I just don't enjoy driving ICE cars very much any more. And that includes my BMW Z4 and a Jeep Liberty/Cherokee.

@petermc7098 2 жыл бұрын

Hello There, a great review and thank you for sharing your thoughts, it's much appreciated. Cheers Peter :) p.s. I ohpe you managed to sort out your new purchase throughout.

@LC-km9kp 4 жыл бұрын

Just purchased a 2017 leaf 30kwh with 6.6kw onboard charger we could of saved 5k and got a 2015 24kw with the 3.3kw onboard charger but no warranty on the battery compared to 4.5 years warranty remaining on the 2017 so that’s with the 6.6kw onboard charger made it the better decision even if it lost 20% battery degradation after the warranty it would still be like having a new 24kwh so 65-80miles range making a ideal second car or commuting to work

@blitzbbffl 5 жыл бұрын

You are a BEV proponent, but do tell it like it is! That's why I sub to your channel.

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

blitzbbffl thank you. I think people see through the waffle and I’d hate for someone to buy a EV based on my comments only to find they were untrue!

@jamesblack2719 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 30 kWh leaf and I commute about 85 miles each day, but I can charge it up at work using solar. My wife has a 2016 leaf and like you she uses it primarily. Our minivan is used when she has long drives or to bring recycling to dispose of.

@johnwilliamson9982 5 жыл бұрын

We love our 30 kWh Leaf! I would never consider buying an ICE car again.

@youngsmyname 5 жыл бұрын

I'd wait to see what's coming out next year. If you can't afford any of the new EVs then I think you'd be able to pickup a 30kw Leaf for a good price. Considering that a lot of people may sell/part exchange their Leafs for the new models.

@iKaGe01 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video but picking up my 30kWh Tekna on Thurs :) also picked up the OBDII from another video to test it

@elliottkeen9933 4 жыл бұрын

Great video the Nissan Leaf is a brilliant car .what ever battery size you have .

@paulcarnall791 5 жыл бұрын

In the bleak midwinter my commute was 66miles return worst I got home with was 20% cruising on M1 at 66 mph for 40 of those miles. In my accenta . With heating on . No heated seats or steering wheel tho.

@jamiemx5 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review Ryan, I know I'm a year late to the party. Have you still got the 24Kwh car?

@spacedoutET 5 жыл бұрын

I got a leaf 30kwh 6 months ago now. I knew virtually nothing before it. I didnt want to trade my zafira in as tbh, i needed the room and i couldnt risk if i didnt like it. 6 months later, do i regret ? No way. It does everything i needed. I just keep my fingers crossed it continues this way.

@SiEffen 5 жыл бұрын

My PCP was reviewed and the upshot was that I was offered a 2017 30kWh instead of my 2015 24kWh. It's cost me a little more on the PCP but it's made a huge difference. I needed to charge daily in the old Leaf but the newer one only every couple of days. I don't make many longer journeys (>100 miles) but for me the range concerns I had have all but gone. And I agree, whilst it's the same car, the infotainment system feels a lot more up to date.

@barryw9473 5 жыл бұрын

No need to worry about battery degradation if the car lives in a mild climate. There are MANY documented Leaf battery failures in hot climates.

@be236 5 жыл бұрын

When I was looking for an EV last year, I got the 30kWh LEAF 2017 base trim and so glad I got it over the 24kWh LEAF... it was about a $5k difference in price, but the range of this LEAF makes up for that $5k... Had I gotten the 24kWh LEAF, I think I would have a lot more range anxiety for my driving routine than this one. My average efficiency is about 4mi/kWh.

@phileasler5401 5 жыл бұрын

Always need more range. I currently lease a 2018, 40 kwt leaf ( lease a 2013, 24 kwt back a few years). Going to sell my 40 kwt leaf this year and lease the 62 kwt...always more range

@bluetideuk 5 жыл бұрын

I really want an ev. I quite like the newer leaf. I feel even though an older leaf would do my commute I'd be relying on public chargers as we only have on street parking at our flat and not sure how often i would be guaranteed somewhere to charge without going out the way . I know we have a fair few chargers in Salisbury most the park and rides have one so something I could charge up once or twice a week. Need to have a good look into affordability I'd be happy to spend more on an ev if I'm saving the equivalent in running costs.

@johnlaws5231 2 жыл бұрын

Am hoping in the spring to p/ex my 2005 3.0 V6 'S-Type' Jaguar for a 30w Nissan Leaf ex rental or similar, who should I buy from? I stay in North Berwick 30 miles east of Edinburgh. love your channel

@crazydayzz 3 жыл бұрын

I only do about 400-500 miles a month, currently got a 2019 clio. Can do a straight part ex for a 2015 24kw leaf from Nissan dealer........ is it worth swapping

@cavarabdic 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos. However, I am looking at 2016, 2017 Leafs to buy in the US now and very, very few don't have considerable battery degradation. What I mean by that is 2-3 bars lost after 30K miles. Scary. Not sure if people are getting rid of the bad ones or what, but is really hard to find one with a good battery.

@sheetalshah2327 5 жыл бұрын

Really interesting stuff Ryan. My wife and I like this car and came close to buying one last year. However the range was the ultimate showstopper and we opted to hold fire and wait for the next wave of EVs to come through in2019/20. Perhaps it would be worth waiting a while longer. There might be a new EV that's right for you and if not they could push done the prices of used ones.

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

Sheetal Shah absolutely. What’s nice to know is the range of the 30kwh would work for us so any extra is a bonus. I would be happy with a 40kwh Leaf and have no issues with the BMS so perhaps a wait for that to become affordable would be a good option.

@sheetalshah2327 5 жыл бұрын

@@EVOpinion I agree. Your Leaf has served you well but if you're going to upgrade you may as well make it a bigger one and hold out for the 40kwh version. No issues with TMS in the British climate and "Rapidgate" is all sorted now.

@tgm9991 5 жыл бұрын

What about keeping your current leaf and getting 30Kwh leaf?

@bigtoptech3222 5 жыл бұрын

I love my 24Kwh 2014, but I do wish I could have found a 30Kwh when I was looking for a leaf.

@sanjayambwani373 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I am from India. its a typical country. Evs have just launched . I have bought 30.4 kw called tata nexon. Tata motors owns jaguar and Landover brand. They launched it for 20000 dollars. Its 129 ps very peppy ev. I feel if you don't give sudden acceleration and do content 50 to 60 miles you can easily do 200km with 10 percent reserve. Yes we have to cool in tropical climate so air-condition would reduce 10 percent range. Since its a budget ev they fixed the optimum regen. You cannot change. But you have sports mode. Your video was very informative 👌

@xboxice2005 4 жыл бұрын

Test drove a 2012 leaf again today since 2013 the last time I drove one, and I'm sold I want to own one,I'm now considering a 30kwh model,

@oliviersourie280 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice review of the 30 KwH version. Will you be replacing the Mazda 6 with this one?

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

Olivier Sourie I’d love to but the finances just don’t work at the moment. It’s a consideration if I part x my 24kwh Leaf for it 🤔

@spacedoutET 4 жыл бұрын

When u charge from low, how many kWh does it put in to 100%. Reason I ask is I bought a 30kwh leaf and noticed it says about 24kwh to 100%. 🙄. Is there suppose to be 5-6kwh reserved when it's low. Just seems odd. I did a test run and got 4.5miles per kwh and I ended up at 99.3miles with 8% left. But if it were a full 30kwh doing those mpkwh, it would be alot more miles. Even a 30kwh doing 4.0 miles per kwh should give 120 By the way, it only had 4000 miles on clock, so was pretty new at a 67 plate. It's always been like this since I bought it. I've asked to test drive a 40kwh, to see what I achieve. Don't want nissan selling 30kwh battery's as a 24 and a 40 as a 30 lol

@lookoutleo 3 жыл бұрын

so 2 years on, am i mad? ive been offered a leaf 30 acenta 2016 with 107,000 miles for 5k now. what you think

@leaderdesslok9540 5 жыл бұрын

Long term range is my biggest concern. I have the option to buy my 2016 30kWh LEAF SL for $12,900, but I'm having serious second thoughts since moving to San Diego from Seattle last August. The car has 23,000 mi on it, and according to LeafSpy the battery state of health is currently at 89.3%. I purchased it roughly 33 months ago and 23K miles seems pretty low considering the SOH of the battery. I love the car, but I worry that in the warmer climate of San Diego it's going to degrade even faster. Even if I average a loss of 10% every 36 months, I could be looking at a range of around 80 mi in three more years. And, given that my current commute is 67 mi round trip I'm not sure what to do exactly. I'm considering other EVs with active battery cooling, OR just buying the car and selling it in three more years.

@thefifthdoctor6780 5 жыл бұрын

Love my 30kWh Tekna, defo worth it over the 24kWh 😎

@phast-as-phuck738 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan, ev opinion, I'm very close to purchasing a 30kwh tekna leaf, I have a Toyota auris hybrid at the moment that had been great, no problems what do ever, would you definitely recommend that I'm doing the right thing by picking this car? I have £15k to spend on a second hand EV. Any help would be greatly appreciated.👍 regards Jase.

@markfitzpatrick6692 5 жыл бұрын

Our buddy Ian Sampson had no battery problems on his 24 as you know Ryan . He did a lot of Bristol trips.

@cjmillsnun 5 жыл бұрын

He ran out more than once.

@njewin 5 жыл бұрын

We are considering buying a Used Leaf (2014-2016), and trying to decide if 30kWh is worth it over the 24kWh as it would mean I could use it for commuting (60 miles each way but with ability to charge at work). However my wife came across this research that shows the 30kWh degrades much faster pushevs.com/2018/03/20/nissan-leaf-battery-degradation-data-24-vs-30-kwh-batteries/. What do you make this?

@DopeyDalek 5 жыл бұрын

I would do the same test with an Ioniq. I drove at 70 mph in winter to my parents (100 miles away) in a 30 kWh Leaf. I had to recharge at 82 miles because the dashes appeared. I got a Ioniq and do the same trip in the same way. I regularly have 25 miles remaining in winter. 40 miles remaining in summer. On the run, I've never gotten below 4.8 miles per kWh. See what you think.

@scottwills4698 5 жыл бұрын

I’d hang on to see what VW do on the 8th of May with the ID. I’ve seen prices quoted in the press of £27k before incentives for the base model, so that’s £23.5k for a claimed 200mile range car. Even if that’s not for you it should lower the prices of other EV’s (and the second hand market).

@anthonycraig274 2 жыл бұрын

I seriously thought that the 30kwh leaf had problems with batteries degradation due to the batteries are backed closer together compared to the 24kwh version.

@derekl9702 5 жыл бұрын

I think you want the 40kw. 150 miles will let you relax and I find the driving qualities of the 40kw to be quite a bit better than my old 24. I really like my 2018.

@techontesla5284 3 жыл бұрын

Do you only thing you Gotta worry about is the battery degradation I see a lot of cars with only eight or nine bars you need at least 11 or 12

@chrisbarrow9909 5 жыл бұрын

Ive got a 30 and im a bit shocked you ended up on dashes after 40 miles from 67% I do a 70 mile commute (A31/M27) and in winter i hammer at 75mph sometimes 80mph briefly but mainly around 68mph. In 3 years i have never got home with first low battery warning even which on mine is around 13%, i ususlly end up 20 to 30 %. In this warmer weather just now i got home with 41% and i still went over 70mph a few tines.Nissan connect shows on average i use around 17kWh to 19kWh how accurate it is i dont know.

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

Chris Barrow the roads were empty and I really wanted to get home 🤭🤫

@davidg6370 5 жыл бұрын

If you are trading in your #24, you'll probably be surprised by its current value. That may make your figures look better. Oh, the #30 Rapid charges faster for longer than the #24 as well. It does add heat to the battery however how many times will you need to multiple rapid charge in a day without the you / the car taking a rest?

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

David G it’s rare I rapid charge more than once in a day so that doesn’t concern me 😁👍

@matthewholmes1976 9 ай бұрын

car is rated at 300-500km per charge not only 80 miles

@johnfitbyfaithnet 3 жыл бұрын

Does this battery have liquid cooling?

@doddsalfa 3 жыл бұрын

No cooling

@rajbadwal85 5 жыл бұрын

Ive got a 2016 30kwh but my mirrors dont fold in when I lock it? Is it a 2017 thing?

@DK-hg9eb 5 жыл бұрын

It was an optional extra, but from March 2017 they fitted it as standard, presumably using up the parts before the 40kWh production. I've got it on mine and it's been a nightmare. The mirrors weren't designed for the constant folding, and I'm about to get my second set of mirrors in less than 2 years.

@paulcarnall791 5 жыл бұрын

@@DK-hg9eb Both mine are bad too . Being done under warranty as car is only 20 months old.

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

D K84 do they creak as they fold?

@paulcarnall791 5 жыл бұрын

@@EVOpinion both mine do badly. Being done under warranty. But car will be traded in on 30th .

@DK-hg9eb 5 жыл бұрын

@@EVOpinion Yep, both in and out. I've tried various WD40 type options, but it's usually back with in 24 hours. I can try and send you a video on twitter if you like?

@davidviner4932 5 жыл бұрын

Over the weekend I put the roof down on my convertible BMW and went to the middle of nowhere in Norfolk, it was beautiful countryside and great driving roads. I did wonder when I parked up how I would do this in an electric car without being paranoid about how much battery was left. The fact is I was in the middle of nowhere but the diesel still had a few hundred miles of range.

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

David Viner I totally understand that and no matter how much I or any other EV owner trys to explain how it’s nothing to worry about until you own one it doesn’t make sense. But what kind of EV advocate would I be if it didn’t try? 😁. At the point you though that where were you (closest town or village) and how many miles in total did you drive that day?

@davidviner4932 5 жыл бұрын

@@EVOpinion I would say around 250 miles in total, some spirited driving with the roof down so not much in the way of good aerodynamics. I often drive across France, usually covering around 250 to 300 miles in a day. The diesel seems to be good for more than 650 miles on these long runs so I never worry about being able to fill up as there will always be a petrol station nearby. I guess if I had an electric car I could always keep a spare battery in the boot

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

David Viner you really shouldn’t worry then. There are lots of rapid chargers in France and you would never cover 600 miles in one hit so just charge when you stop 😁👍

@davidviner4932 5 жыл бұрын

@@EVOpinion there is never one at my stop over so epic fail I'm afraid, I am not going to take twice as long to get to the South of France because I have to sit and wait while the battery charges when I could be back at the hotel, the hotel doesn't have a charger or would want me to bring long cables to their low power electricity points causing problems for other guests however as I've already filled up with diesel for a good 600 plus miles all is good, do you understand now???

@mikedelphine1216 4 жыл бұрын

David Viner ...You obviously totally missing the point of owning an EV... Very little adjustment is needed, the advantages are making Electric a ‘NO BRAINER’! The amazing simplicity of an Electric Drive Train alone will be worth the switch. The money you spend on fuel is prohibitive. Let alone the fact that you burn away a valuable Natural Resource... Oil is a Finite Resource and will desperately be needed for much more important things in the infinite future! It’s not nice to be so selfish/inconsiderate!

@jeremylister89 4 жыл бұрын

Don't understand the positivity. Driven without care its range is less than 100 miles for 30kwh and in some circumstances

@colinoverton790 5 жыл бұрын

Why can't you get "free" heating from the "hot" batteries?

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

Colin Overton interesting thought. 👍

@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering same. It would also serve a useful purpose diverting heat from the batteries to the cabin.

@gormleyjohn 5 жыл бұрын

Spot on - we bought our 24kWh Leaf as our second car and it has become our main car too. We're now just about to trade in our ICE for a 30kWh - and hopefully, in a year or so, our 24kWh to a 40kWh. Just can't stand driving the ICE.

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

John Gormley that’s the trouble. Once you try an EV there’s no going back 😁

@brianholding4357 5 жыл бұрын

I had a 30kWh LEAF for 2.5 years ***** wish I still had it.

@robmog88 5 жыл бұрын

Why not part ex the Mazda and go full electric?

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

Rob Heap I’d love to but we own the Mazda outright and I’d ha e to take a loan to buy a 2nd EV. If I could balance it with savings in fuel I would but just for these 2 journeys it doesn’t work ☹️

@dr-k1667 5 жыл бұрын

@@EVOpinion Have you ever looked into the cost of converting the Mazda to an EV. Fully Charged has video with a guy in England who does them beautifully and can do it to your budget. It could be the ticket.

@robmog88 5 жыл бұрын

EV Opinion Ryan fair point, good luck that 30 kw leaf looks great, I’m sure you’ll make the right decision.

@Brianj162 5 жыл бұрын

Great video 🚗

@GadgetFrank71 5 жыл бұрын

@@EVOpinion Why not keep your 24kWh Leaf and add an extender battery? Check out www.muxsan.com

@raven4k998 5 жыл бұрын

why not simply upgrade your battery in your car up to the 30kwh battery instead of buying a whole new car?

@MrHairyTeabag 5 жыл бұрын

Ditch the Tekna wheels for an extra 3-4 miles per charge. Or look at the 30kWh KIA Soul - if you don't mind the looks is a great car with better range than LEAF 30.

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

MrHairyTeabag but they look so cool 😁

@MrHairyTeabag 5 жыл бұрын

They were a huge bargain 'til the autumn of 2018 - drivethedeal and carwow could get them for £20k. I got my B250e from DTD in 2017 for £20k just before they stopped making them - great car but would struggle to manage 80 winter miles even using the range boost button (allowing it to charge to 31-32kWh usable) due to the liquid thermal management and lack of heat pump heating. You can still get 36kWh eGolf for just over £25k on drivethedeal and 42kWh i3 for £28k from new-car-discount.com if you're feeling flush...

@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv 3 жыл бұрын

These are the sort of tests that are useful real world information. Who wants to drive if the only realistic way to make it to your destination is sitting there wearing overcoat and gloves?

@icebox344 5 жыл бұрын

Answer... trade in your ICE car and not the 2015 leaf?

@MrTrevorkemp 5 жыл бұрын

I say if you haven't bought the 30 kW hour one yet see if there is a place you can plug in your 3 pin adapter at other end of 40 mile 1 way commute and use the 24 kW Nissan Leaf until a 40 kW drops down into your price range Or just keep using the wife's ice car for that particular commute until the 40 kW is in your price range Either way I say hold off for a 40 kW Nissan Leaf.

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

Trevor Kemp unfortunately I’ve been told under no circumstances can I plug in at my destination 🤬. I think the 40kwh would be perfect and unless a 30 comes up for a good price I think I’ll be waiting 😁👍

@3kkk514 5 жыл бұрын

Good car for not traffick road. But if you stack in traffick, or driving during winter.is different story. PHEV is way better😀

@petemoore5444 5 жыл бұрын

Are Nissan Leaf's classed as manuals or automatics?

@SeanPowell 5 жыл бұрын

All EV's are classed as automatic

@bluetideuk 5 жыл бұрын

Was you driving a BMW i3 down Southampton road in Salisbury today .if so I passed you in my bus by the college

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I was 👋😁

@bluetideuk 5 жыл бұрын

@@EVOpinion was checking out the car then was like wait a minute.

@badchefi 5 жыл бұрын

The later the model the better the battery - later 2017 30KWh are better than early ones just like the 24KWh model. Buy as new as you can afford.

@paco9713 4 жыл бұрын

Why, what's the difference?

@djhvideo 5 жыл бұрын

The answer is to have two Leafs. Get the 30 kWh and keep the 24 kWh.

@MCSMIK 5 жыл бұрын

Same colour and spec as mine. However mines a year younger being a 16 plate and mirrors don’t auto fold 😳 love the car, but motorway energy consumption is terrible...

@syrus3k 3 жыл бұрын

I am now buying a used leaf. I just can't not can I?

@buckegit 5 жыл бұрын

MG ZS?

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

buck-eejit 🤔

@buckegit 5 жыл бұрын

@@EVOpinion the eZS is a serious contender as my Soul EV replacement

@Hebdomad7 5 жыл бұрын

Fuck... I just did the numbers for myself. And even me living in Australia could easily live with this car... O_o Guess I've got to find me one of those Japanese imports then...

@verityunboxing 5 жыл бұрын

full charge range

@usaverageguy 5 жыл бұрын

A better car for now. But the average Leaf looses 7% capacity a year. If you got home with 6% left this time. By next winter, between the cold and extra heater use. You would not be able to complete the trip.

@usaverageguy 5 жыл бұрын

@captain pugwash 7% loss is what Nissan says you should expect. Their warrenty is based on that loss curve. And it has been statistically proven accurate. However, each car is different.

@usaverageguy 5 жыл бұрын

@captain pugwash You are talking to someone who was at 61% SOH in 5 years in my 2012 Leaf. That is 7.8% per year.

@usaverageguy 5 жыл бұрын

@captain pugwash Not necessary. I purchased a new battery. I plan to keep it a long time.

@paco9713 4 жыл бұрын

@@usaverageguy how much you've paid for that?

@usaverageguy 4 жыл бұрын

@@paco9713 They wanted $9250. But I was able to negotiate down to $8200. total cost.

@davidmurphy563 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've got one. Pity it's so ugly but hey ho.

@davefitzpatrick4841 5 жыл бұрын

That view splits allot of people, I haven't got one but I do actually prefer the old leaf to the new one. To me it's an iconic look, it is a ev classic look, if you could drop a 60kwh battery into the original cars I would be in heaven!

@Pining_for_the_fjords 5 жыл бұрын

When they come down to £10,000 used then I'll likely get one.

@RainCity3rd 5 жыл бұрын

exactly. At least you have much better (lower) used prices in the UK than the USA. I'll run my 2008 honda fit into the ground, the longer it lasts the better options i'll have in the used market for a good EV as they are improving so quickly year over year at the moment. The depreciation on these things are pretty poor accordingly as each year older one is giving up a bunch of features. For the clever used buyer though this can be good for us looking to pick up deals to hang onto. These EVs will last longer than the average ICE car so I'm super happy to pick up a nice 3-5 year old EV just like I have always done with ICE cars over the years. The sweet spot in the depreciation curve.

@ElectricMikeEV 5 жыл бұрын

Gonna be a while!

@AndyC2_ 5 жыл бұрын

Keep the 24kw Ryan P/ex the Ice car Buy the 30kw It’s only money 🤷🏻‍♂️

@sustainablewarriors8844 5 жыл бұрын

We're exactly the same always trying to justify who's going to have the electric car, even the kids are disappointed if they have to go to school in the diesel car! Talking of which the school have asked us to come and do a presentation on the EV, I'm quite excited, if anyone's got any ideas please let me know! Great videos, keep up the good work!

@EVOpinion 5 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Wintle fantastic news. If you’re on twitter then pop your request on there and tag me so I can share it 😁👍

@MCSMIK 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, if I was to be invited to do the talk I couldn’t shut up about it. Good luck!