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Edit: Whoops, meant Chevy Volt. Why isn't the Leaf doing better? when I heard about it I was super excited, and if I had to replace my Prius, it would be my fi
by aboodman 14y ago
Edit: Whoops, meant Chevy Volt.
Why isn't the Leaf doing better? when I heard about it I was super excited, and if I had to replace my Prius, it would be my first choice.
I think they hit the tradeoffs just right: for almost all daily driving, you'll never use gasoline. But if you have to do a long trip, you don't have to care about range.
What am I missing?
- maxerickson 14y agoThe Leaf is a pure electric. Maybe you crossed it up with the Chevy Volt?
- aboodman 14y agoYup, thanks for the fix.
- swalsh 14y agoI personally, REALLY wanted a leaf. However, there were was only one reason I didn't buy one. I'm a renter. Though Boston is part of a program to install public electric chargers I don't think I can count on 1.) always being able to get that spot and 2.) being able to get a charger at the next place I live at. I'm perfectly ok, with the "short" range. I'm positive 78 miles would cover 90% of my driving needs. If I buy a home, the next car I buy will probably be an EV. Until then, i'm going to keep driving my Infiniti. The program: http://chargepointamerica.com/program-info.php http://chargepointamerica.com/program-info.php
- runako 14y agoThe Leaf is a pure electric without a hybrid capability. According to Nissan's website, its range using a new battery can go as low as 62 miles: http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/range?next=ev_micro.section_nav http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/range?next=ev_mic... It costs twice as much as the Versa it's based on. Basically, it's not a compelling package.