This Nissan LEAF Owner Has Gone Everywhere In Her EV!

[@douglasalanthompson]

Caroline is a hero in the Leaf community with her many trips across America. What I tell people about our Leaf cross country road trips is that it is like flying a small plane. You can pretty much go anywhere, but you need to plan.

[@chadpeddy]

I drive up and down the State of California in my 2018 Leaf, and you are 100% correct. Be good to the local community and they will even let you use a 110v outlet.

[@carolinebray82]

Thank you for your comment!! I hope you are having fun in your leaf!! I love my leaf I'm so free!!

[@jeremyp3630]

We've had our 2014 BMW i3 for 4 years now and have put on 60k miles in that time, even with the 18.8kwh battery and no dc charging option! We had it at the Grand Junction car show this year and it was great meeting other local ev owners.

[@kellenniles4581]

I drove my 62kWh Leaf from south Florida to Atlanta a few weeks ago - which was my first road trip in my car. Even on the highway the range remained in the 200s, charging stops were very quick (around half an hour), and finding chargers was very easy. Everything was super easy and great, until the battery overheated, everything after that was painful. On the way up the battery overheated in Mcdonough Georgia which wasn't that bad because thats right outside Atlanta, but on the way back my battery overheated in Valdosta Georgia which was less than halfway back to my house- every charging stop after that was an hour and it took the whole day to get back home. The CHAdeMO port and lack of thermal management are both an issue, but in Florida and Georgia I have never had an issue finding a charger so the lack of thermal management is a much larger issue.

[@kellenniles4581]

I still love my car though and it is capable of driving from south Florida to Tallahassee without overheating so it's not that much of an issue

[@carolinebray82]

I’m glad I’m not the only one experiencing this ! And time of year!!! My my most recent trip was very successful 🎉😂 come see 👀 😉

[@MHdollrevievs]

The problem with Battery Thermal Management is if the coolant lines leak inside the battery either antifreeze or freon then the whole battery pack is destroyed. Just buy a CCS to Chademo adapter, I had a Chademo to Tesla adapter a few years ago.

[@TheVegan15]

Which one? I see so many on Amazon for thousands. Which one works with the leaf🙏

[@MHdollrevievs]

@@TheVegan15 I have the A2Z EV version of course it's made in China but the quality is very good,I think I paid $1500 CAD. They are located in Quebec Canada but ship worldwide,

[@TheVegan15]

@@MHdollrevievs thank you

[@timothystockman7533]

CCS is dying, too. Everyone, including Nissan, is moving to NACS... However, new CCS and CHAdeMO stations are still being built.

[@MHdollrevievs]

You do know that crazy as fuck Elon Musk FIRED the supercharger team. I'm sure some of them outer auto makers are rethinking that.

[@caliwish7585]

I j bought a used 2019 40kw leaf with 80k miles and just had a 420 mile road trip. The It’s fun driving it and can be done with planning. 😊 There are over 4,700 Chademo Chargers in the United States.

[@bobloblaw10001]

Fast charging is considered to be hard on the leaf battery.. detrimental to longevity

[@caliwish7585]

@@bobloblaw10001 I only fast charged it twice. Mostly level 1 and 2 charges in last 1,500 miles.

[@carolinebray82]

Fast charging and 5yr video coming sooooon 😉

[@normanemorin1880]

I was somewhat of a energy pioneer when I was out in CA in the late 70s. My uncle converted his truck to propane and got me thinking about experimenting. My hybrid propane/gasoline chevette was my first real energy project. I drove it back to MA when I got out of the USAF. it had a combined 600mile range. No time for any experimenting until I retired. In 2018, I bought a prius prime. It was totaled (hit sitting at an intersection) and I made the decision to go full EV with a used 21 leaf. Longest trip has been 160mile round trip with 1 fast charge. I think of it like an old vw bug but the leaf is a pretty comfortable ride. It is fine for local transportation. The leaf doesn't like high speed driving in the hot weather. The battery heats up. Active cooling would be the best improvement. Range is only 150mi under ideal conditions but the battery has to be cool to accept maximum fast charge. I'm waiting for LFP in the new bolt or a tesla. Too bad that the leaf doesn't have battery and active cooling enhancement options.

[@nomadichippie]

I have a working ccs1 to chadamo adapter and it has gotten me out of trouble a few times here in Florida

[@TheVegan15]

What brand do you have? How much did it cost? Looking on amazon for one, not sure🙏

[@nomadichippie]

@@TheVegan15 electway but they are now called sixpenceev

[@yo2trader539]

Japanese media reports say there may be a 3rd gen LEAF in 2025/2026 period. This isn't a commercially profitable model for Nissan, but government regulations are designed in a way that Nissan has to sell these types of compliance cars world-wide to reduce paying carbon credits, taxes, etc. 2nd gen Leaf was introduced in 2017. If it were commercially viable, Nissan would've refreshed/redesigned the car by now. The reason they hesitate to do so is because a massive redesign will increase the unit production cost and sales price.

[@user-oo3uj5ku9r]

This is awesome! More of these videos please!

[@PIgOutLODGe]

Awesome video I do Ev repairs and I have a leaf 2022 and converted from 42 kw to 100 with Tesla quirks and features and solor panels with extra power

[@cauthoncrazy]

I have done 200 - 350 trips in my 30kwh Soul EV. And once did 450 miles but that trip was rough. Way to persevere Carolyn! I shipped my car when I moved 1500 miles.

[@karenhenson3786]

A brilliant video so informative and totally fascinating ❤

[@jps30]

I really love my 2018 Leaf. Nearly 3 years of ownership and only had to fast charge twice.

[@carolinebray82]

That's awesome!! I'm so glad you love your leaf like I love mine! I've fast charged so many times, and Also do not see any battery degradation 🫶 what a great "around town" car it is!!

[@princessodette1471]

What type of portable power house generator works ??? I have a 2016 leaf.

[@joeaverager]

What do you mean? Which house generator or are you wanting to power the house with the car?

[@DylanGVSU]

Protect her at all costs, the world needs more optimistic people like Caroline!!

[@libertykrueger1433]

Tesla should open up 150kw superchargers to CHAdeMO users with an adapter since both use CAN buss communications to negotiate DC fast charging sessions.

[@bobloblaw10001]

Fast charging destroys leaf batteries because there's no thermal management

[@AndiSjamsu]

Great interview. We had each of the bmw i3 battery sizes (started with 80, then 100, and finally 125). I’ve used public dcfc 4 times in 9 months with our ‘23 VW ID4 Standard (209 mile range), so I doubt that if we get a CPO SL Plus that the car would even ever NEED ChaDemo since it would be primarily the daily driver local car.

[@salibaba]

What a great Leaf story. I trip everywhere in the UK in my Leaf, mostly for work. As far south as London ~380mi a few times. PRO TIP based on the work of @LemonTeaLeaf; DC charge between 30-90% to slow the pack heating. It starts to ramp down over about 50% so doesnt cook as much. I get about 3 charges at decent rate without issue. We are fairly well served still with Chademo here, being about 200mi from the Leaf european factory. Many of the big names (except ionity) are still installing new units with provision for Chademo, about a 3/8 unit ratio. Keep advocating. If we can do these kinds of trips in a Leaf, then anyone can live with a more modern EV surely!

[@lewismcnicholas2631]

Great idea guys! Looking forward to following this series

[@teroalho847]

Nissan Leaf is best EV.☺️👍⚡🚗

[@carolinebray82]

Yes, I enjoy my car, just a little bit haha!!

[@Yanquetino]

I still say Nissan should continue to produce the LEAF for the future, but upgrade it with a 75 kWh battery, TMS, and a CCS/NACS connector. I put over 62K on my 2012 LEAF in over 6 years -and really miss it. They are useful, practical, easy-to-use, comfortable EVs. Do we really need more elaborate bells-and-whistles? I say NO.

[@Unreal7_100]

Sad they only make 40KWH, especially the '21s had 62KWH batteries in it

[@carolinebray82]

Yeah more range would be sweet, but the 2024 leaf is 62k battery only 212 miles of range! not much change! I'd love the CCS/NACS connector !! would be game changer for my road trips!!🫶

[@PIgOutLODGe]

The outlander is chataMo also

[@ezpoppy55]

That was a fun chat to listen to!

[@carolinebray82]

thank you

[@ChesterFoster]

My Nissan Leaf is a weapon. I floor it at every light. I drive 80 miles a day for work. Swimming all day every day.

[@angelakantola3981]

Caroline is an awesome EV ambassador! I love her sense of adventure. 😊

[@carolinebray82]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! 🫶👋🏼

[@MHdollrevievs]

@@carolinebray82 We just traded our 2015 Leaf for a 2023 SV Plus, We owned a 2019 TM3 and the Leaf has a quieter cabin nicer ride and a nicer build quality. I ordered a CCS to Chademo adaptor from A2Z EV a Quebec Canadian company.

[@carolinebray82]

@@MHdollrevievs cool can’t wait to hear and see about how it goes for you!! How’s the range in the new wheels

[@ecarfun]

My wife and I day road trip the Mini Cooper SE (we went from LA to Vegas (my wife, my mom and I lol), LA to San Diego, and LA to Sovang, CA). We want to road trip it to Yosemite. Challenging, but so much fun!!🎉

[@grahambate1567]

Looking a good video

[@smartelectriccar]

I could drive across Canada in a Smart EV if I spent 20 weeks charging on 120V too. Sometimes practicality doesn’t matter, but we road trip only in our Tesla.

[@kelalamusic9258]

Thank you. I really enjoyed this. Did she mentioned if the battery in her Leaf has suffered and degradation, and if so, how much? I wondered about that considering the battery had some thermal issues.

[@carolinebray82]

Hello thanks for your question!! and No haven't had any battery degradation! Coming up on my 5yrs in SEPT 2024, I should include that on my channel!! considering all the fast charging I've done on road trips!!

[@kelalamusic9258]

@@carolinebray82that is so very reassuring. Since I learned about how EV batteries can suffer from degradation, I’ve been somewhat paranoid. Now I feel rather confident, thanks to you. Thank you so much. All the best with your channel and your LEAF.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Brava, Carolina 👏🏻👏🏻

[@ricardoescobar655]

Love her Enthusiasm.. however she has had alot of canundrums with it

[@carolinebray82]

I’ve had a lot of successful trips including most recent one 2,500+ come see 👀 👋🏻💜

[@RooKooRarr]

This video has a similar feel to when Out Of Spec Dave interviews other EV owners and their journeys 🤗

[@jyrbm]

So many road trips in an EV with such a small 40 kWh battery. My e-Golf battery is 36 kWh, and I would be scared to take it on a 2 day road trip because charging stations are so unreliable.

[@carolinebray82]

Just lots of planning, where are you located? (if you don't mind me asking!!)

[@jyrbm]

@@carolinebray82Vancouver Canada

[@carolinebray82]

@@jyrbm cool 😎 looks like there is a lot of charging in the city! Where did you want to go? I use PlugShare and google maps where ever I go!

[@MHdollrevievs]

@@jyrbm Rebeca from BC EVenture drove her 24 kwh Leaf form Victoria to Calgary July 2016. There are a ton more fast chargers installed since then.

[@douglasalanthompson]

Just noticed more Outlanders were sold than Leafs in Q3.

[@carolinebray82]

how's the sales now?!

[@Livshaka]

Great job Caroline!

[@carolinebray82]

Thanks Liv!! Miss you guys !! I hope to make it CA some day haha I'd totally love to be apart of Tesla Take over HAHA!!

[@Livshaka]

@@carolinebray82 do it!

[@davidgiles9751]

While I love her enthusiasm, the Leaf is better suited for an around the town daily driver or a kid's car. There is truly no way I'd try to take one on any kind of road trip.

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

Well people said that about the bolt but people go across country and drive 4000 miles all the time

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

Kyle stop with the chademo is dead bull. You tell a leaf owner who knows that she can go all over with chademo. I have Done it for 8.5 years and we keep getting new chademo units all the time. Hampton inn in ohio just installed 2 ccs/chademo units at the hotel. You have been saying that for 3 years. And are as wrong as can be. I charged next to a Kia Soul ev driver with chademo.

[@carolinebray82]

@@markfitzpatrick6692 Just wait until I start reviewing chargers and they have chademo lol I can't wait, because I know of some charge point chargers!

[@smartelectriccar]

Chademo is effectively dead in North America in reference to long term support. Who would spend $ to support a few dozen owners who road trip a Leaf vs millions of NACS cars on the road.

[@cauthoncrazy]

​@@markfitzpatrick6692Agreed. Been using CHADEMO for 4 years.

[@JOESMITH-qs8ue]

Guess I should take look at the map to see where I can go with my Leaf with 50 mile range.

[@carolinebray82]

Plug share has lots of options, just plan a head, and especially if you have mountain terrain or wind and cold weather.. factors for sure. Happy Travels! 👋🏼

[@carolinebray82]

Camp grounds helps a lot too!! Much luck to you

[@brendykes1202]

If she takes your Tesla she will be ruined for Leaf road trips. Once I got my MYLR , my Bolt became a city/day trip car.

[@MHdollrevievs]

We owned a 2019 TM3 and just bought a 2023 Leaf SV Plus and the Leaf has a quieter cabin nicer ride and way better build quality. I ordered a CCS to Chademo adaptor from A2Z EV a Quebec Canadian company.

[@wayneg296]

👍👍😎✌️🤟

[@laloajuria4678]

"Drive Electric Events Are Great For Evangelists, But Need To Evolve" .......this is the one you were complaining about, right?

[@KyleConner]

Drive electric events need an entire overhaul

[@angelakantola3981]

@@KyleConnerWould love to hear your suggestions for what would make them better!

[@carolinebray82]

Believe me, I have a few ideas 😉

[@Scypher0th]

and the time it took her to do so would have been HALF if she had a normal vehicle....

[@carolinebray82]

What's a normal vehicle? LOL👋🏼

[@MHdollrevievs]

"Normal Vehicle" From the mid 1920s -1990 oil companies put Lead in the gas(Lead is carcinogenic). Gas is made from Oil most wars the USA has been in the last 40 years has been about Oil. Burning hydro carbons aka Gas contributes to Climate Change, I heard the other day the world has already warmed 1.5 degrees during the last climate summit they all agreed 1.5 is in the safe zone but unfortunately most governments are turning a blind eye and 2 degrees and higher are expected in just a few years.

[@carolinebray82]

I plan for more time! Road trips aren’t always for past pacers 😉 unless you watch Kyle’s videos to race to from Vegas! Haha 😂 I’m the crazy one in the leaf 🍃 here hi haha!

[@MHdollrevievs]

@@Scypher0th So how do you slow down climate change. If we as humans do nothing to stop burning carbon fuels most scientists agree that 2100 is the tipping point to the 6th extinction, Some scientists already believe the 6th extinction has already started We're most life on earth will be wiped out. You can look it up if you don't believe me.

[@carlosguzman-md2mt]

trade in your swords for pruning shears

[@carolinebray82]

Here we are one year later!! I want to give a big thank you to Kyle from Out Spec in showing interest in my experiences!! I can't wait share more with everyone!! I am still sharing this vid like it was just YESTERDAY!! Thanks again Out of Spec Stuidos! 🫶🏻