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Assuming you're talking about the new Leaf which isn't yet available in the US ... * 50-100% greater range * Better acceleration and handling (and RWD/AWD) * A

by sxates 9y ago

Assuming you're talking about the new Leaf which isn't yet available in the US ... * 50-100% greater range * Better acceleration and handling (and RWD/AWD) * Access to the Tesla Supercharger network enabling long-distance travel * Much better UX and constant improvements in OTA software updates. * Buying from a company that is all-in on electrifying and decarbonizing the world, and isn't just dipping in their toes for the granola crowd. * A way more attractive car compared to the Leaf's awkward hatch

maxerickson 9y ago
The Leaf is even mostly aimed at fleet mileage scoring.
- hackerguy99 9y ago
  >The Leaf is even mostly aimed at fleet mileage scoring. So it's your contention that 95% of HackerNews can see the future of EVs, but all the major manufacturers have and/or are going to miss it? Shaky bull thesis, my friend.
  - maxerickson 9y ago
    The range on the Leaf so far has not been especially good, limiting the market for it. The fleet bonus is not imaginary: https://insideevs.com/nissan-starts-selling-green-credits-puts-pressure-on-tesla-profits-and-ev-market-itself/ https://insideevs.com/nissan-starts-selling-green-credits-pu... My "vision" for the future of EVs is that increasing range and decreasing prices will drive adoption. With sales of the Leaf totaling about 2 weeks of US auto sales, it is risky to expect it to represent Nissan's strategy.
    - hackerguy99 9y ago
      >The range on the Leaf so far has not been especially good, limiting the market for it. And yet it's the best selling EV on the planet. It's foolish to compare a car that you can buy today (the Leaf) to a car that you might not be able to buy for another year or more (the Model 3), unless you think Nissan will improve nothing over that time.