Is My Expensive Battery FRIED!? Cheap Nissan Leaf 2 Year Update!

[@Xyquest]

I love the look of my Alien Space Frog. And, the free charging across the street at a community college with a ton of solar panels.

[@pinballdan]

Oh my God I laughed out loud so hard alien space frog that's awesome! I love mine and just bought it a couple days ago !

[@ziploc2000]

I like the look too, it's different, in a time when most cars now look identical and you have to spot the badge to know who made it. I'm kind of bummed, I'm looking at used Leafs and really ought to get a Mk2 (2018 on) just for value and battery range now, but it lost the Space Frog look and is now just "another vehicle on the road" look.

[@MBergyman]

I love how you flip the typical Leaf cons (low range, ugly) on their head and list them as positives when it comes to giving your kid a car. lol

[@acamilop]

Love the leaf. It is an appliance. Bought my Leaf for $10k and sold it for $9500 5 years later. My AC went out too- but my dealer covered it because of a known issue. No repairs, no issues, no drama - just a fat tax rebate from the state and ample free charging.

[@Prodigious1One]

EXCELLENT! I have a 2013 Leaf. I like it.

[@MB-jz3uu]

Did you sell it during the covid spike in used car prices.

[@acamilop]

@@MB-jz3uu I did. Timing couldn't have been better. Bought a used Models S from my Uncle for cheap.

[@hitchcock1960]

How can you not love the Leaf. Also the most diy repairable of the ev world.

[@spacingguild]

We bought a 2013 Nissan Leaf brand new. We have driven it about 40k miles and the battery is degrading but the battery health indicator is not dropping at all. We paid a total of a bout $20k for it with incentives. I calculated that we have saved about $8000 in total fuel costs. Great car overall and a lot of fun to drive.

[@terryjimfletcher]

If you can, never charge to 100%, only do that if it's imperative for your journey. Lithium-ion batteries hate being at 100%. Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries have no problem with 100% charge.

[@martinostlund1879]

Ours is a 2014 24kWh. Great car, had it for 17 months, payed about $11k for it, no issues so far, 100,000 km on the clock and 89% SOH at 8 years.

[@richieannarelli5714]

I bought my 2017 Nissan Leaf is my work commuter I averaged total 60 miles a day I have 60,000 miles knock wood have no complaints best car I have ever owned I love the fact when I go food shopping I can plug my car in at Stop & Shop now they just put two new charging stations outside in front of store awesome

[@TheTaino84]

TFLEV I've been wondering about Nathan's Leaf for a while. Thanks for making this 2 year update video. Remember the good thing about driving the Leaf is that when you are inside of the car you can't see the ugly outside and you're just enjoying the EV efficiency!

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

except for the huge bill to repair the a/c.

[@smileychess]

@@cousinjohncarstuff4568 - I did the same thing he did... just didn't bother repairing the A/C.

[@mb_a5383]

This car was engineered to be a commuter car, it can be used in other ways but it's primary design is commuting, and it works VERY well for it's intended purpose.

[@tjs114]

Thank you for saying you prefer the front power point. I am so sick of people saying, "Oh a front power plug will be a pain in snow." Has that ever been a problem? Personally, it hasn't snowed enough to even stick on the ground where I live since 1975 so that really isn't a problem in my book.

[@p0kerp1aya]

I have a 2015 Leaf in Minnesota. I've never had a problem opening the charge door. It sticks once and awhile, especially if you have freezing rain, not a problem with just a light fist bump to break up the ice. I've never been unable to open it up though, it's always opened. With it being dead center on the front end, just pull into the spot, never have to worry if the cord will reach.... easy peasy, super convenient. However I can't wait to get rid of it. In the cold -20* or so.... my range is cut down to 35 miles. So in order for me to make it to work in the morning I am forced to run with no heat, which makes for a damn cold drive to work 🥶. I have a Aptera pre-ordered that I should get next year sometime, so only one more winter....I hope.

[@MihneaStoian]

The Kia front door would get stuck anytime it would snow even a little, which is every day from Xmas to April here in Canada.

[@unclej3910]

@@p0kerp1aya I live in the mountains of Colorado. That's why i bought a Bolt EUV. Even now, in the cold, it has over 200 miles of range.

[@mb_a5383]

I'm barely into this video and can already relate. I bought my 2013 Leaf in 2016, it was a lease turn in with just over 20K/miles and a battery showing 12 bars. It looked brand new, whoever leased it took really good care of it. I picked it up at a dealer (we live in southern CA) for $6995. I bought it for my daily 32 mile round trip committee. Best car I have ever owned and thanks tho regen braking, it still has the factory pads & rotors and they're only worn about 50%. To date the only maintenance I've needed to do is change the tires (I'm on my 3rd set), I've changed the wiper blades each year,.. and that's it! This car has also been the cheapest car I've ever owned, it almost feels like it's disposable, I feel like I've got more than my money's worth. The other main point, this is also the ugliest car I've ever owned, but I kinda forget about that once I get behind the wheel, these little cars are a lot of fun to drive.

[@jmos96]

Tommy and Nathan are more fun to watch than Tommy and Roman. Less bickering and more car talk.

[@Mr19853]

My wife drives a 2013 Chevy volt that we got in 2015, when it was new we easily get 40+ miles per charge. Now it has 110k miles and still gets well over 40mile per charge, it didn't have any degradation at all! We are really happy with it! I would have bought a leaf if it wasn't so ugly thank god it was!

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Excellent

[@bobvorwald9737]

We have a 2014 Leaf. Bought it used in 2016 for about $12k. Best car I’ve ever owned. Love driving it and has had 0 problems and goes great in snow for a front wheel drive car. We’ve had some range degradation about 10%.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Traction control?

[@nadnerb2k]

I bought a 2012 24kwh Leaf a few months ago. There's not many here in Australia so I had to pick it up from Canberra, so I drove it 288km/179 miles home. Took me 12 hours 🤣 because one fast charger in my app wasn't built yet, so I had to slow charge twice and I had to wait 4 times for Teslas. Also didn't have Leafspy, which would easily have saved me 5 hours by itself. But since getting it home, it's been fantastic. Fabulous car and it's very easy to humiliate people at traffic lights 😁

[@anthonyc1883]

Nathan's rips on Roman are always very entertaining!

[@int53185]

People in ICE cars get behind your leaf thinking they're in for a slow ride. Then you hit it and leave them in the dust. Love it.

[@smileychess]

My 2016 Leaf is that exact experience. It's so fun to destroy cars that cost 10 times what I paid for it used. The A/C died in mine sadly, but I just tinted the windows heavily and it gets the job done.

[@cs_yt]

Exactly! I bought an used 2014 that realistically has 60 miles range, so anytime I need to drive 50 or less I use it, if more I use another of my vehicles. I'm not kidding, in 2022 I visited a gas station 3 times for my other vehicles combined. Everything else, grocery, dr appointment, etc. are mostly within range. I wired a 240V outlet and it charges in about 4hrs from empty. Of course it doesn't drive like my S4, but takes me cheaply to most places I need to go. One tip, I bought it with 32k miles, I replaced the gear fluid with synthetic and will replace again at 60K.

[@int53185]

I changed my gear oil at 50k miles. Efficiency went up .4 of a mile per kw.

[@IronmanV5]

The Leaf is like the Fiero Right when they started getting them right (more practical longer ranged versions, not ugly anymore) they kill them off.

[@bansheezs]

according to the democrats people only want $40k + vehicles.

[@lsh3rd]

@@bansheezs I'm not a democrat, but this comment is just absurd.

[@bansheezs]

@@lsh3rd Why is it absurd to ask for new vehicles to be priced under 20k without subsidies? California is about ready to ban all these cheap gas cars.

[@lsh3rd]

@@bansheezs the absurdity is claiming democrats only want $40k+ vehicles. Economies of scale will make EVs the only economically viable choice and it will happen quickly regardless of politics.

[@stephenj4937]

@@bansheezs How many new gas cars can you get new for under 20k? Even a Corolla starts over 20k.

[@int53185]

Leaving the leaf plugged in during hot or cold days, you can preheat or chill the cabin with zero battery usage 😊

[@EdwardGarrenMFT]

Your key will work like new if you put a new battery in the fob. It's a standard battery and very easy to replace. "Air cooled" is not the problem, it is PASSIVELY COOLED. My Mitsubishi I-MiEV had air cooling, from the airconditioner, forced into the battery. It worked fine. The I-MiEV is still one of my favorite EV's I've owned. Will you ever test one??

[@johnb7430]

"Appliance cars" are probably the electric future. Few luxury items, but 200 mile range. Much cheaper too.

[@b127_1]

They are the present as well. Noone buys a Kia Soul for the driving dynamics.

[@urielnewcomb4574]

The under dog of electric car. You can pull that car on eco mode for 5 miles and get 50 miles in range. Or follow closee in any big trucks. To prolong the range on that car.

[@djkenny1202]

I love leafs. A new battery (when it goes out, out of warranty) its $3000 for brand new at the dealer. Nissan is making sure to keep it reasonable.

[@jnat7806]

Can I get that dealership number haha

[@djkenny1202]

@@jnat7806 just check with corporate. Thus was announced about 5 years ago to let potential buyers know they will support the platform long term, not make it cost prohibitive to repair.

[@roamlikekane]

Question is: can you get an upgraded battery as the new battery or are you only allowed to get the same kwh as original?

[@djkenny1202]

@@roamlikekane you get the newest the generation offered.

[@roamlikekane]

@@djkenny1202 So if I had a 24 kwh as the original or stock battery, are you saying I can get a 62 kwh (I'll agree to pay extra for the added range). That's what I mean. The newest doesn't refer to the range.

[@ribbit1964]

Cool to see a TFL Guinea pig! Nice to see Nathan is happy with the results!

[@jodrhh]

I still have my Leaf even though I own another $80k electric car. I use my Leaf for places with tight parking or whenever I don't want to worry about something happening to my other vehicle. Small very maneuverable car and very reliable!

[@TheTaino84]

The Leaf is the reliable, no drama and no worries in downtown tight parking spaces.

[@en3rgy187]

Totally, family of 5 fits fine in this car with plenty of space in the hatch area. Dented and pretty much the perfect car as it can be parked almost anywhere with zero worries. Love it!

[@stringbladestudios]

I leased a 2015 Leaf for 3+ years and drove 45k+ miles. Never used the fast charger. It was a good car. I ended up buying a 2018 Bolt that now has 65k miles on it and I always drive in sport mode and the extra range means no more heater restrictions to get to and from work in my 65 Mile highway commute.

[@ps7549]

Didn’t you say this was a 2016 Nissan LEAF S, in which case it has a 24 kwh battery? The 30 kwh battery was only for the SL and SV trims.

[@Mattypeeperz]

One good thing about 16-17 Leafs with the 30kWh battery pack is that the 30kWh pack has been discontinued. So if you require a battery replacement for any reason, you will get a 40kWh pack instead.

[@conrado800]

For $9000 unfortunately

[@dominicwild3189]

Have a look at AUG Energy in Shenzhen at their CATL module offerings and 30kWh from memory are available. 23kWh costs US$4,400.

[@kuldippanesar590]

Fast charging is your type one socket on 7kwh what your reference to fast charging is called rapid.... rapid charging actually helps your battery life in moderation as there is a chemical buildup on your electrodes which will dissipate on rapid charging on the 30kwh battery....yes rapid charging does accelerate degradation only if used repeatedly as the heat builds up the passive cooling isn't as effective you can avoid this by limiting the time your on the rapid then switching to fast....hope this helps

[@int53185]

I've noticed this too. 20 minutes at a chademo charger will increase your range up to 10 miles after a slow charge.

[@en3rgy187]

My Leaf looks exactly like that (except I have hub caps on). I paid $5500 for mine and my kid drives it around. I would like to have about 75 more miles range though and was thinking about a buying a better battery somewhere sometime :-)

[@tylermelton2467]

Picked up a 2012 Leaf SL with the 24kWh battery back in March. Sad to see the fast chargers phased out, but overall a great car. Handles really well surprisingly

[@mb_a5383]

Long time Leaf owner here, little hint if you didn't already know, but the slower you charge lithium ion batteries the longer your battery will last. I have been charging mine daily for almost 8 years now (24kw) using a 110v source. Due to the slow charging coupled with not letting the charge get below 20% and stopping the charge at 80%, my 10yr old battery still has 10 bars (factory is 12).

[@jamess.6767]

I have the SAME car! 2016 Grey Leaf w the same tires w no hub caps! I’m at 100k miles, but I was lucky to get a new battery under the warranty. I now get 150-170 mile range. Never had to replace brakes.. yet. I run the AC all the time on blast. I’ve had to charge the AC Freon a few times ($30), but it’s still freezing me out. 🙌🏼

[@jfrankerickson8993]

I agree that the front charge location makes more sense. I have another EV with a charge port toward the back. It is much less convenient for commercial level 2 charging.

[@silvy7394]

Wow no shit I think we bought our leaves at the exact same time. End of Sep 2020. 2017 S for 8K 0 issues. 23K miles added. Lost a bar of battery health [5% loss] 10/12 bars. Technically lost the first within a few weeks of having it. They're also wrong on the fast charging. Yes, im an engineer. Its only bad for the car if you charge above 110F. Which for a car with no battery cooling isnt too hard after a few QC's in a row, or on a hot day. Otherwise you can QC it as much as you want. Hell my car is case and point. I think 600QC's and batterys going well for a 2017. Just saw a 2016 with 1,000QC's and its doing great. You just gotta watch that temp. Edit: It now has 90K miles on it, 9/10 bars. 1,200QC's, 1,500 L2's

[@jeffg9706]

I have the 62kWh Leaf and love it, It's always getting me over 200 miles + And driven properly gets me around 230 or better, UK driving means charging at home cover's all my needs,

[@LawrenceRhodes]

Just have the fob on your person. No need to use the remote function. Just touch the door contacts or the trunk contacts and you can get in. I find the keys last for about a year.

[@Woburn-RoxburyMedia]

I enjoy the reviews on classic older cars, particularly the BEV's, as these will likely be the "Gateway" BEV's for many of us seeking to purchase our first BEV. I like reviews where no one takes it too seriously, makes watching lots more fun.

[@shemmo]

4:20 Glad new cars are OK with the fast charging nowadays and cause almost no extra battery degradation issues... I got it tested myself

[@kiwijonowilson]

We have a 2013 24kWh (9 years old now) and even though the battery is now down to 69% of the range new, its perfect for around town driving. Fortunately everything is still running fine (touch wood), and expect it will still be fine beyond 10 years old. We bought the car 4 years ago, fairly cheaply and savings, by my calculation (over hour small Honda Jazz), will add up to to the entire purchase cost of the car next year. Very cheap running so far - the only expense has been tyres (which these EVs do tend chew up a bit faster). In March I got Tesla Model 3 RWD (60kWh LFP) and while that car is better in every way (except price!), we still often use the LEAF around town as it does the job and we are not afraid to load it with rubbish or leave it supermarket car parks etc etc.

[@TheTaino84]

I bought a 2014 Leaf S, 4 years ago as a test to see if an EV was right for me. 30,000 miles later, no mechanical issues I can tell you this is the perfect commuter car. 40 miles everyday, plug it at home and forget about it.

[@ATH_Berkshire]

Nathan has the perfect commute distance for one of these. The gas and maintenance savings mean he is way way ahead on the deal even if the battery craps out the day after the warranty is over. If it goes just before 8 years then that’s perfect, you’ve got another 5/6 years of supper cheap basic transport for someone in the family.

[@LeesChannel]

Oh my god, that music. It's like someone is playing a video game in the background, it completely does not fit and is not necessary.

[@tony_25or6to4]

Cold might be tougher on the range on those days, but the heat of California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, and Florida greatly reduced the overall health and range of the battery.

[@cifey]

Yeah coughing up 5k for AC after 6 years is a no go.

[@therandomtester9561]

Sorry Nathan, you're wrong. On highway, doesn't matter what mode you're in. On city/smaller roads, D is best mode (if you adapt to the mode). Acceleration and braking (regen included) is the killer of range, while steady speed wins the race. In B you're more likely to stay longer on wattpedal and rely on regen to slow down giving a "rolercoaster"-speed, while in D you'll let off earlier, giving a more steady speed. Sure, if you HAVE to brake, regen (B) is the best option, but it's always better to plan ahead and avoid regen all together (D). I've found Eco to do nothing other than make the Leaf as slow as a bus.. To save on heater, just set it low, and turn down the fan-speed.

[@jamess.6767]

It depends on the road. I just went down 10,000ft on a windy road and tested different modes (D, B, D Eco, B Eco). When you apply the foot brake, you don’t get regen so it doesn’t charge the battery. Using B mode or any ECO mode charges battery better than just D, but only if you are using it to slow you down. if you drive it correctly into turns but either engaging Eco or B to slow the car down instead of the foot brake, then you will regenerate your battery about 30% more.

[@jamess.6767]

To make my point clearly, you can drive in D, but then shirt down to B or push ECO to slow. Or, drive in D, but push ECO and shift into B to brake.

[@therandomtester9561]

@@jamess.6767 what car does NOT regen when foot brake is applied?? Yes, in special circumstances (as I clearly mentioned), B will be benefitial. But in general D will be best. And again, not because the mode itself is best, but because of the adapted driving-style..

[@mb_a5383]

Funny fact, I live in southern California where the freeway traffic is often bumper to bumper. On my drive to work, not much traffic so I use a good deal of my available power getting to work but my drive home is usually bumper to bumper and believe it or not, sometimes I'll get on the freeway with something like 45% available charge and after 17 miles of heavy traffic I often times will have gained a couple of percent of charge. Weird, traveling 17 miles of bumper to bumper traffic and actually gaining charge!

[@cwcordes]

Put a new coin BATTERY in the FOB for your Leaf starting problem. It worked for me.

[@mb_a5383]

You mentioned a power outage, side note; I purchased a 2000 watt inverter which I can hook up to my 12v battery and power some stuff in my house when we lose power. The traction battery keeps the 12v battery charged on these Leafs (remember, no alternator). This works pretty well for a refrigerator, a tv, and a few lamps and it should last a while, you've got over 2kw, (depending on the SOC on your Leaf). Oh, could be a deal breaker but just like you would have to when hooking up an inverter to an ICE vehicle, the vehicle has to be 'on' (for an ICE vehicle you would have to leave it running). This could be a problem for some, depending on your particular parking restrictions.

[@davidmccarthy6061]

Perfect first car since kids really just drive a short distance to school and maybe a local job for several years.

[@adamchoi8136]

Cheap and used evs are great for training purposes as well. To get used to regen and charging anxiety. Afterwards any range beyond 200 miles seems ample.

[@grimsleeper1006]

My 99 Integra (which is my first car) with 57k miles is great , my dad got it with the same thought "well he cant get past 70 so" (its an automatic)

[@tony_25or6to4]

In 2017-2019 you could get a 1st gen Leaf for as low as $5000.

[@christoroppolo8742]

I love my 2014 leaf . You couldn’t get me in a gas car period.👽🙏

[@zmyGe]

Nissan leaf is very under rated. Build quality is superior over the tesla.

[@Chrisb8s]

I know that it isn’t the same but we bought a brand new Mini Cooper Se. And it gets a little over 100miles of range in the hot summer with ac full blast and no eco mode For day to day use it is perfect. Why haul around a big battery that you don’t use? We also were lucky to get the base model at $29k and the full 7500 tax break before the new bill

[@davefitzpatrick4841]

Temperature seems to degrade the battery fast it seems , here in the UK my 2016;30kwh state of health is still around 90% and shows 120 miles, realistically 100 miles is possible ( non highway) . They certainly do fair better in milder climates.

[@rossbransby]

They do seem to vary. Also in the UK my late 2015 30kwh is down to 77% SOH. Best range possible is probably about 80 miles. Have tried to treat the battery well so a bit disappointed by the degradation but still a good car.

[@GavinScrimgeour]

@@rossbransby Silly question - did you get the firmware updated on the BMS. Go to your nearest Nissan dealer and get them to do it. It might make a big difference.

[@rossbransby]

@@GavinScrimgeour I'm pretty certain I checked that shortly after getting it (when it was three years old) but will double check. I think I must just unfortunately just have one a bit worse than average. Many thanks.

[@drister007]

That is very true on a NIssan Leafs, because they don't have battery cooling and it uses battery type especially sensiteve to heat degradation. On other cars heat still plays a role, but a lot less. The majority of other cars only have 1 % degradation per year. So after 20 years still 80 % of the original range. SO if the original range is 500 km, after 20 years of driving it will still be 400 km.

[@davefitzpatrick4841]

@@rossbransby pretty sure there is a BMS update for yours

[@AsekiBekovy]

QC once in a while is not an issue for Leafs at all. QC nonstop on sunny travel will be. The degradation of the battery over time is much more visible than the degradation by QC. The Leaf is also a heavy throtteler, so it will rarely become that hot that it's gonna be a problem. Our 2015 eNV200 has been QCed about 600 times and degradation is as expected for the age. BTW: Excessive use of B mode is the same thing for the battery as frequent QCs. I would try to coast and only apply brake when you really have to. Range will maximize and battery will be happier.

[@derekl9702]

These are great cars that, other than the uncooled battery, are over engineered. The Japanese spent a lot of time making the interior very quiet since they knew the engine would not cover imperfections. Eco mode is a dubious thing though. It kills the fun of the car for very little benefit. Get used to B mode and drive it like you stole it. It is meant as a supermarket run car and not much else, but it is great for that.

[@yan1451]

16:52 Is it Volga GAZ 21 there? 😀😱

[@LawrenceRhodes]

For best efficiency Deco is best. If you tromp on it it will act just like B or D mode. The only difference is the better tapered response in Deco. I only use B for better regen braking which I only use to slow down. When possible I use N for no regen. There is no Neutral in electric cars. You are always in gear so using N is not illegal.

[@R.Nelson]

Don't know much about these...but looks alright without the hubcaps..

[@chunkybeats79]

Change the cabin filter as my Note E Power air con wasnt as cold as it should be and it works well

[@ruly999]

Regarding the issue with having to hold the key up to the start button. You just need a new coin battery in the key FOB. Believe it uses a 2025 cell though when mine died I was able to cram a 2032 cell in it and it worked.

[@therealcdnuser]

I think that the 2017 Ioniq Ev is even better. Before covid they could be had for 9-11k and I actually get 120 miles. It has a CCS charger at a rate of 67kw. Looks better and is slightly bigger.

[@Yihooni]

They go for >15k now. I was eyeing the e-Golf. Before covid, they were 12-14k. Now they’re >19k. I think cheap and short range evs will always be in demand because ev and gasoline prices are increasing two fold.

[@AsekiBekovy]

Ioniq is 24k where I live. I've seen one for 14 a year ago. Current dream car.

[@LawrenceRhodes]

I have a 2013 24kwh and a 2016 30kw. I drive 50mph on the freeway. I get 5 miles per KWH. I still get an aprox 135 miles with the 2016 and around a hundred with the 2013. We try not to charge over 80% unless we really need it.

[@lsh3rd]

Even with passive cooling the 40 KWH packs don't degrade much. If you can get the warranty replacement to the 40 KWH pack, you'll likely have a battery that will outlast the rest of the car. Also, at wide open throttle, I don't believe that ECO and regular accelerate any differently. At part throttle the mapping is different, so in your mind it feels faster, but isn't really any different.

[@cifey]

Waranty replacement means the 30kwh needs to fail within 8 years?

[@lsh3rd]

@@cifey yes, or 100,000 miles.

[@LawrenceRhodes]

With this model you have several regen modes D, B, Deco and Beco for the most regen. N is no regen and most efficient. Regen only gives 10% of what you use so freewheeling(No regen) or gravity/inertia drive is the best way to employ hypermiling.

[@wesforehand278]

I've always liked the way they look.

[@LawrenceRhodes]

Your car has the same battery health as mine. You should be able to eek out well over a hundred miles on flat ground. You can get insane range coming down mountains. Only use driving modes to slow down to the speed limit.

[@dr.projectx5142]

I feel like relocating my bolts ev charger to the front.

[@carolinebray82]

I have a 2019 leaf and I love it, I do road trips and car shows ! Wish there was a frunk! I live in Colorado too, hello from golden 👋🏻come on over to the channel and maybe a car show

[@TheAdventureAuto]

I really want to get one of these as a winter beater.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Why was traction control not mentioned? Is that not standard? It makes a strong difference under slippery conditions!

[@CrustyCrip]

Have not found the ECO mode useful. Just avoiding jack rabbit starts, and coasting as much as possible, my 2016 30kwh averages 5.1 miles per kwh.

[@ConservatEV]

So… we have a Vibe that my son is driving. It doesn’t have AC so we’re considering replacing it. We are leasing a Tesla, have the Wall Connector installed and can get the adapter easily enough (and the cord would reach, I checked.) I’m already approved for a $25k used car loan (set up right before we leased the Model 3, I was trying to buy a used one, deal fell through.) I’m thinking we could trade in the Vibe on a used Leaf the boy could use to get to school (a mile) or practice (20’miles) or my wife could use to get to work (20 miles) and home. We’d need AC though so, that’s a concern. Still, I like the idea of not buying gas ever again…

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

I have a 2013 Leaf SL with the heat pump and I love it. Great car. I still have 11 bars. Highly modular and easy to fix. I'd like to drop in a 62 kWh battery in the future.

[@臺灣是國家臺灣是國家]

Loved my first gen leaf. Sold me on ev’s. 🥰🥰🥰

[@tony_25or6to4]

Will you do a gen 2 battery swap?

[@anzew88]

The hood alignment is bad on yours, that's a huge gap between front bumper and hood. Would you be so kind and share a LeafSpy info with us? The SOH mostly? I have a 2017 30kWh Leaf at 80 000km now, I had it for a year, loved it, not regretting buying it at all! But my battery SOH is bellow 80% now, unfortunately, it's still fine for what we use it, but degradation sucks.

[@la897]

Was music playing in the background or am I losing my mind.

[@RyRyWags]

I would much prefer a front power point in my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

[@BeyondEric415]

He should get the original hub caps for the car. They are also designed for better efficiency.

[@Mortgage_guru]

I actually had my battery replaced on my 2011 Leaf under warranty when it dropped to 7 health bars this was about 8 years ago and since then we only charge it to 80% and so far it has only lost 1 bar. My son really loves the little car no other issues

[@theadoresmith2777]

Why do people say this model is " ugly "? ... its not that bad. The battery life is the big concern with this model however. If this was an IC car, I wouldn't give it a second thought about buying it.

[@dommm111]

Hey Nathan, glad to see you again. You know what? I prefer a Leaf rather than a BMW, Polestar or whatever expensive fancy e-ride, but its just me. For a luxury car my money is on a traditional combustion engine

[@jamesbrown3358]

Nice real world review

[@AmandaAcresHomestead]

Salute to Major Chip!

[@raysiat7827]

It's a myth that fast charges are bad for the battery, except for repeated ones the same day when battery temperature rises.

[@drister007]

Fast charging a car once a week is no problem for the battery life at all! Even fast charging it every day is not a problem. Study actually found that people that fast charged their electric car more often actually have LESS battery degradation! The explanation was that normally people that fast charge more their car sits LESS time close to 100 %. Having battery at or close to 100 % for all the time is not good for the battery. That's why the recommend to home charge a Tesla to 90 or 80 % on a daily basis, only charge to 100 % when you need to (when you plane doing a roadtrip).

[@horsepowerandtalk1033]

This is cheaper to make your commute? How much do you pay per kWh? What would you drive if your kid needed the car?

[@shamwow316]

You build a tree ....Don't be afraid to get into it .....give it a squirt... Sorry, Nathans's daughter 😂😂 classic.

[@Xyquest]

You're better off owning one of these in a cold climate. Get a Bolt if you live in Florida. I live in Illinois and love driving my 2014. I'm saving so much on gas and maintenance. AC still works great (fingers crossed).

[@OldThomMerton]

Hey, Nathan, that was a live kitteh. No swinging live kittehs!

[@mauricechevalier-z4d]

how do you show up 1 day later at the beach

[@kwenger7088]

You need to do this type video with the i3

[@MrGMawson2438]

Cracking car is the Nisan leaf

[@Astrand1]

Looks like he could use a set of hubcaps. 😂

[@KalleSWBeck]

The eco way to electric now is to own a used truck for your truck things and a cheap low range ev for your commuting

[@Yihooni]

You are absolutely spot on. I have truck and a low range cheap ev for commuting. Driving 12k miles a year costs me $600 and I as much as I love working on my cars, it’s nice to not have to work on the daily.

[@martinmarinelarena8508]

Considering buying a new ev like a Bolt or Leaf and keeping my 2018 Colorado for the truck stuff on the weekends. Best of both worlds.

[@aussie2uGA]

Nissan sacrificed a water cooled battery for a cheaper price. Not a great choice for warmer weather climates.

[@04dram04]

Keeping the batteries topped off is also major cause of battery degradation