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The Tesla Roadster went on sale in 2008, so I'll give them that. Though the Nissan Leaf went on sale in 2011, prior to the Model S, and was/is still 1/2 the pr

The Tesla Roadster went on sale in 2008, so I'll give them that. Though the Nissan Leaf went on sale in 2011, prior to the Model S, and was/is still 1/2 the price. I credit Nissan with producing something for the 99%. I always thought the VW (diesel) Rabbit pickups were neat. A 50 MPG truck back in the late 70s. I was considering a modern VW diesel wagon, until the scandal. I love my EV though, so no more diesel. Clean diesels have too much emissions crap on them to be reliable.

Robotbeat 9y ago
I just wish Nissan wasn't so stingy with the battery. A nice 200+ mile battery with truly fast-charging would be truly awesome. Nissan already uses Chademo, which is partially compatible with the Supercharger in Teslas, so they should be able to partner with Tesla and access the Supercharger network.
- madengr 9y ago
  Looks like 2019 will have the 60 kWh battery, so 200+ miles. They may beat Tesla, given the rate of Model 3 production.
- greglindahl 9y ago
  You might be interested in the Chevy Bolt and the Tesla Model 3; the 2019 Leaf is going to have a bigger battery.
  - Robotbeat 9y ago
    Yes, the Bolt is good and the Model 3 is ideal. And good to hear that the 2019 Leaf will (according to leaked info) have an option for 200+mi range and 100kW fast charging. Now, if only they get access to the Supercharger network, this will be a very interesting vehicle as it'll be the first one truly competitive with the Model 3 (the 50kW of the Bolt isn't fast enough, and it uses a different charging standard which is not at all compatible with the extensive Supercharger network). ...but I'm worried that the base 2019 Leaf still has a sub-200 mile battery and only 50kW charging. That makes it a pain to do long-distance travel. (Still fantastic for a second car, though, as is the older Leaf.)
- chocolatebunny 9y ago
  2018 leaf has a 150 mile battery. 2019 leaf is supposed to have a 200 mile battery.

Robotbeat 9y ago

I just wish Nissan wasn't so stingy with the battery. A nice 200+ mile battery with truly fast-charging would be truly awesome. Nissan already uses Chademo, which is partially compatible with the Supercharger in Teslas, so they should be able to partner with Tesla and access the Supercharger network.

madengr 9y ago
Looks like 2019 will have the 60 kWh battery, so 200+ miles. They may beat Tesla, given the rate of Model 3 production.
greglindahl 9y ago
You might be interested in the Chevy Bolt and the Tesla Model 3; the 2019 Leaf is going to have a bigger battery.
- Robotbeat 9y ago
  Yes, the Bolt is good and the Model 3 is ideal. And good to hear that the 2019 Leaf will (according to leaked info) have an option for 200+mi range and 100kW fast charging. Now, if only they get access to the Supercharger network, this will be a very interesting vehicle as it'll be the first one truly competitive with the Model 3 (the 50kW of the Bolt isn't fast enough, and it uses a different charging standard which is not at all compatible with the extensive Supercharger network). ...but I'm worried that the base 2019 Leaf still has a sub-200 mile battery and only 50kW charging. That makes it a pain to do long-distance travel. (Still fantastic for a second car, though, as is the older Leaf.)
chocolatebunny 9y ago
2018 leaf has a 150 mile battery. 2019 leaf is supposed to have a 200 mile battery.