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I'm from AUS too, have you considered importing a smaller EV directly from Japan? It's a pretty easy process, and the options are starting to get really great a

by ehnto 4y ago

I'm from AUS too, have you considered importing a smaller EV directly from Japan? It's a pretty easy process, and the options are starting to get really great and most are sub 40k AUD. The new Leaf looks really great, they've dropped the "Bubbly EV" aesthetic and it just looks like a regular hatchback now. Check this, https://www.j-spec.com.au/lineup/all/Leaf/ZE1/id-D49 https://www.j-spec.com.au/lineup/all/Leaf/ZE1/id-D49 Then click "See prices", they're importing for around 30k AUD (which includes all shipping costs and compliance). For me I still need a bit of extra range for inter-city trips (for those playing at home, that's thousands of KMs per trip), so I am looking at a Nissan Note Nismo, which is a series hybrid (electric drivetrain with a tiny petrol generator).

clouddrover 4y ago
The main problem with the Leaf these days is that it's CHAdeMO whereas Australia has moved to CCS Type 2 Combo. Most fast chargers still have CHAdeMO plugs, but you'd be better off with a CCS car. If you know for sure that you'll only be doing city driving and you won't need fast charging then it doesn't matter as much.