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The EV market is increasing. First half of 2016 was 64,736 and first half of 2017 was 90,302 [1]. That's about 1% of the market. That there are Many Models tell
by CalChris 9y ago
The EV market is increasing. First half of 2016 was 64,736 and first half of 2017 was 90,302 [1]. That's about 1% of the market. That there are Many Models tells you car companies think there are More Buyers rather than Few Buyers.
I drive a 2013 Leaf so I know about range anxiety. My next car will be an S.
My only complaint about the Leaf is that if I put $6000 worth of new batter I don't get 2018 technology. It doesn't get better. I get the exact same battery.
[1] https://www.fleetcarma.com/electric-vehicle-sales-united-states-2017-half-year-update/ https://www.fleetcarma.com/electric-vehicle-sales-united-sta...
- tonyedgecombe 9y agoI wonder if we will see third party battery replacement services offering better performance, it seems there could be a commercial opportunity there.
- CalChris 9y agoI think the answer for the Leaf is no. Nissan doesn't have an incentive to allow this. It is, I'll grant you, more difficult than replacing a 12V. There are heat issues and apparently charger compatibility issues. However, Nissan is in the business of selling cars just as Apple is in the business of selling computers. Repairing and improving old cars+computers is an expense and competes with sales of new cars+computers. In principle, it could happen. In practice, it won't. I'll probably get the batter replaced and keep the car. But I wouldn't buy/recommend a Leaf at this point as there are better alternatives available. A similar issue is right to repair.