Why Did I Buy a Used 2015 Nissan Leaf???

[@PETERJOHN101]

Test drove one a few weeks ago, plan on buying a used Leaf for around $7k so I can retire near the beach and never worry about gas again.

[@nc3826]

Test drove an ICEV a few weeks ago, so I never have worry about power outage again.... But seriously good luck... did u buy one? it's amusing when some ppl pretend they are perfect... Im just looking, to save money with an EV...

[@vuaeco]

Life isn't perfect. Sure you don't have to worry about gas but you'll gonna have to think about a new battery pack very soon.

[@djkenny1202]

Not soon. Doing the math, constantly seeing that you’ll never need gas, never need a tune up, oil changes, new various failing parts (these have a TOTAL 25 parts) no altetnator, belts, fuel pumps, on and on .. even if you “did” need a battery in 10 years and 80k or something.. the Savings made up for it.

[@motleydude73]

@@djkenny1202 It won't last 10 years. It has no cooling. 8 years max. And they are not cheap. Hear about the guy in Australia being quoted $33.750 for one for his 2012 model? Goodbye fuel savings.

[@djkenny1202]

I have several neighbors with ones. My buddy has a silver 2011. Battery only lost 2 bars in 80k. ThT Australian guy needs to shop around. That’s absurd. $4500 in our city, that is for ones not under warranty. And, uhhhhhh...that is a blatant Lie. Why? Nissan Covers the battery for 10 years or 100k miles, whichever comes first. So the dude in Australia needs a pre production car.

[@nathanchilton803]

Thanks for the video! I too just bought a 2015 Leaf S from Carvana (dec 28, 2017). I absolutely love it! I have a 16 Ford Edge Titanium with all the bells and whistles but I just adore driving my Leaf everywhere I can. My commute to work is 25 miles round trip and coming home and plugging it in is so easy and natural, like plugging my phone in to charge every night. I hope more people realize how seamlessly an EV like the Leaf can fit into their daily lives. Range for 85% of the population will never be a problem. Would I like a 200+ mile EV, SURE. But the price on these used Leafs are so cheap you can’t even compare the cost/benefit ratio to any other EV ( unless you’re a 1 car household).

[@TommyboyGTP]

How much did you get it for?

[@zbigniewwagner]

me too ;) just bought a 2015 Leaf

[@Thelifeofgisel]

I love this review I’m so excited to enjoy my used leaf

[@kevingw5379]

"Driving a car that has a big loud engine in front of me with no regenerative braking, stresses me" This made my day haha.

[@mrofnocnon]

haha me too, obviously not a real driver.

[@slycooper5455]

Wow this video is amazing, u made an excellent job with it, and i like to hear more about the Nissan Leaf!

[@cageybee7221]

one tip, pop the hood, and find your way to the strut caps. scrub them down and spray some WD-40 on them every once in awhile because they happen to have a serious rust problem. but other than that, it's a very low maintenance and affordable car.

[@aaronbounds1336]

Almost a year ago, this past November our totally paid off 2005 Toyota Corolla base model with a crank windows and everything got rear-ended and was deemed a total loss. That put me in the unique position of not wanting to buy a car and needing to buy a car. Bummer. After a few days of going through that process I realized that a Nissan Leaf would have fit into our lifestyle. I commute 80 miles per week to work and relatively small segments and we don't take any road trips out of town because we have four small children and a minivan for that. so last November I bought a 2015, white, Nissan Leaf, mid-level trim package with the premium upgrades and I have to say that I've never had a finer car in my entire life. It is fantastic and I just can't seem to get enough of it. We are always finding excuses to drive that car. We will even take the time to remove one, two, or three of the car seats from the minivan and cram them all into the back of the leaf just so we can drive it on short trips around town, and that is saying something. Car seats are a pain in the neck. Now, if we have all four kids at once and or we have any combination of kids friends or whatever then we have to take the minivan but whenever we can we use they leave. I was able to find one that had only one previous owner comma was garage, and only had four thousand miles on it. We got it from the dealership for less than $14, 000 and I feel like I pretty much stole that thing from them. In the time that I've had it, just under a year, I have saved well over $600 in gasoline and my electricity bill has not changed at all because I have roof-mounted solar system that completely covers all the energy usage from the Nissan Leaf. I have very much enjoyed not doing any oil changes and brake work because the regenerative braking, although not as good as a Tesla or other electric vehicles, it's still good enough where if you get used to it and good at it you can use the brakes for only the last five or six miles per hour to come to a complete stop. Good stuff.

[@RMarkNolan]

The Nissan e-NV200 comes in a seat version, maybe it could replace the ICE minivan?

[@dannyboy6044]

I got my 2013 Leaf SL and I love it bro! Nice video.

[@practicemedia2025]

We agree. Bought a 2015 leaf last year... Love it. We still kept our old trusty 2002 Toyota corolla we had since new, but just for those occasional long trips. As you said, if a family has 2 or more cars, one of them should be full electric and you'll find it gets 98% of the work. Hybrids are a waste of money and simply too complex.

[@neilmayo6868]

Great video, said everything I would say about my Leaf. Love my toasty warm Leaf in winter.

[@vincentoconnor726]

Excellent Video, very informative, great editing and great voice over, well done! A joy to watch, thanks for putting in the effort!

[@clayton4115]

I recently sat in an ICE car at the red light and driving a hybrid car for nearly 10 years now, it felt so odd that I could hear the engine running and all that fuel being wasted while sitting there.

[@JohnRaySalazar]

Your video editing is fantastic! Subscribed.

[@xDoomsdayx]

Welcome to the leaf club :) I to am in charlotte and I bought my 2013 sl from carvana last year. Absolutely love my leaf!

[@cloudie8314]

Just joined the club today!! 2016 Nissan Leaf. Almost killed it today since I tried driving it like all my other gas cars. Bad idea:-\

[@wesleycalland7408]

Cool video. No regen stresses you out :). Me too! I had a 15 leaf and loved it. Bolt now.

[@BillJonesiii]

I have some similarities with you. I bought a used ‘15 Leaf primarily because I was excited at the prospect of saving money on my 50 mile round trip commute, although the environmental benefits are appealing to me too. We are a two car household, our other is an ‘05 CR-V, so it totally makes sense for one of our cars to be an EV. I didn’t install a level 2 charger yet, so it spends almost all afternoon and evening charging for my commute. But it works because we have the 2nd car if we need to go anywhere. And whenever I drive our CR-V now, it’s funny how much I notice engine noise, and the different feel and response of having a transmission versus direct drive, and the wastefulness of traditional brakes :p I’m about a month in and loving it. I would recommend the leaf as a second car for any family, as long as range isn’t an issue. Thanks for your video.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

I was highly considering a used leaf, but the battery range seemed to be around 50 miles for older ones. But I didn't really understand the Chevy Volt, it's actually a full electric car with a gas generator. But what really attracted me was the plug in range was close to 50 miles in electric only on the older ones. They don't seem to lose much range after a few years. But the Volt and the Bolt have temperature management systems for the battery. It must make a big difference. You can get a used Volt for about $10,000 used.

[@lonelyp1]

The Volt is like a hybrid the Bolt is all electric like the Leaf, but the Bolt isn't as good a car, or so I have heard. I never drove a Bolt new or old. I have seen a couple YT videos of Leafs with new batteries, getting well over 200 miles range. But I don't know how much they cost, or where they came from.

[@skipsteel]

Nicely done the stress of Ice vehicles is real, good luck with it. Please keep updating the used experience is one of the best ways to express the pro's and con's (few that may be) of EV's.

[@daven.5417]

Your observation and decision are 100% correct!

[@MatthewWetherbee]

Looking forward to your series. This first video was good.

[@bmhsonic]

Great video bro! Very informative and I love the touch of humor you added to it. Also, we're a multi car family and BOTH of our vehicle's are EV's! (LEAF & BOLT) Looking forward to more videos from you! SUBSCRIBED

[@kaimahlsberger386]

Well, I test drove the Nissan Leaf 2014 last year, in November 2017. The car dealer wanted to sell it to me for € 18,000 (= $20,420). For a 3 year old car, that seemed a bit much, especially considering the fact, that new Nissan Leaf versions are coming out on the yearly basis with much bigger capacity. I wonder how much the rest value of this car will be in 5 years time. Usually, one sells one's old car to start financing the new car. But the real reason I didn't buy it was that I live in a typical apartment in a typical Berlin apartment block. No garage, no way to put my wall box anywhere, and of course I cannot let down a long charging line from the balcony from the fourth floor. I hope so much, that charging stations will be built in their hundreds of thousands in Berlin soon. I do envy everyone who does have his own parking space and can thus install his own charging point.

[@RMarkNolan]

Can you talk to your Body Corporate / Owners Group to see if chargers can be installed?

[@gilsonmercado3140]

Thanks for this review. I've been contemplating about getting an EV because I'm starting to think about fuel costs and decreasing my emissions footprint. The leaf has definitely been on my mind so thanks!

[@nc3826]

resale value tends to suck on a EV... so used is a better deal or if it has to be new lease tend to be the best option... even Tesla lease cars now...

[@tornay131]

Can you see your carbon footprint?

[@RMarkNolan]

@@tornay131 can you see lung cancer?

[@tornay131]

@@RMarkNolan chest x-ray, PET scan, CT scan.

[@RMarkNolan]

@@tornay131 we can measure the CO2 in the atmosphere too. Currently at record high, and rising. www.google.com/amp/s/climate.nasa.gov/news/2915/the-atmosphere-getting-a-handle-on-carbon-dioxide.amp

[@MrChaiguy]

Great video, you've got skillz. Subscribed!

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Thank you so much!

[@George-nn8ui]

Fits my needs perfectly for grocery delivery and what was once fuel costs pays for the car, traded in my stinky Subaru I only wish I sold it for more though. By the end of the year I’ll keep the leaf and sell our second ice car for a Chevy bolt.

[@kathyfann]

Your Costs will always be less it’s a great move. I just got a brand new one because I didn’t want to wait for Used Generation 2 Leaf’s I wanted the Power and range So I paid for it. But normally there is not this big of difference. So it cost to do this my DMV Tags will be Higher and so will my Insurance. But I can go see my dad round trip without needing a charge way up in the Mountains.

[@thetravellingjanitor728]

Just bought our second used leaf. Love them.

[@lostintime8651]

an 84-mile range. where can you go on that?? not far.

[@heatleynoble]

lostintime86 84 miles

[@Simon-dm8zv]

@@heatleynoble And then rapid charge it and go for another 84.

[@heatleynoble]

Simon Bak not quite! Rapid charging only is advised up to 80% so about 64 ish miles.

[@djkenny1202]

Uhhh. I don’t drive often. But when I Do, I may go 15 miles on a day. I live in a city. Not in the middle of BFE. But even if I did go further.. 80 miles is plenty. Big ass road trips, then either have that as a family second car, or purchase a beater for a grand or two, or just simply rent something like 1-2 times a year for that use. These cover 90% or more of needs.

[@Xanduur]

Good video. We are also a CR-V and Civic family...and I’m trading my Civic in for a used Leaf. My drive is 10 miles (to and from work) each day, so a shorter range and slower charger aren’t a concern to me. :) with the Leaf, Swifty One scooter and my longboard, I have many options to get to work!

[@ytSuns26]

EV is the future. I live my Prius and can’t wait for my all electric car.

[@tmcs1968]

Great video ! I bought a 2011 new in 02/2012 and it's a great car. I currently have 59k mi and 10 bars. I charge at home also and set car to charge to 80% 4 days a week and 100% the other 3 days. I bought the car for business use and it has never been to the dealer. The maintenance required can be done yourself. I also have a Jeep for off reading and will always own an electric car.

[@blqysmg]

This was a fun video. You've owned your Leaf for a very short amount of time, and so you're still in the "honeymoon phase" of new car ownership. You'e essentially validating your choice to buy. But, that having been said, I own a 2013 Leaf, and have for more than 4 years now (I bought it in December of 2013). Every single thing you said in support of your Leaf is something that I tell people all the time today. I have a multi-vehicle household, and we fight over who gets to drive the Leaf. After driving the Leaf for a week or so, getting back into a gasoline powered vehicle is painful. I have a Jeep Compass, which many people will acknowledge as a compromise. It's a small SUV, not the most powerful, not very fast, not very capable. But, it pulled my boat trailer to the lake, pulled my flatbed utility trailer (for the lawn tractor, or the motorcycle, or to haul a big gas grill or load of pine straw, etc.). It is 4 wheel drive, so I can take it off-road for back-woods camping or hiking trips. And, the Jeep is half the price of the full-sized 4 wheel drive pickup truck I'd rather have. That's important, if you're like me, and limited in funds but unlimited in what I want to do with the money. Still, when I go from the Leaf to the Compass, I always feel as if the Compass is broken, somehow. When I press the gas, it makes a lot of noise and moves away from the stop sluggishly. Where's the instant, quiet acceleration? I don't want to go drag racing or anything, but the Leaf just... goes. It doesn't have to ramp up the engine, building RPMs until the engine has enough power to move the car. It just goes. Even my friend's big muscle car hesitates long enough to spool the engine up before blasting away in a load roar. I save money in fuel costs and other ICE related expenses. The electricity to drive the Leaf costs 3¢ per mile (12¢ per kilowatt-hour, and I get 4 miles per kWh), and that's compared with about 10¢ per mile for gasoline, plus costs for oil changes, air-filter, spark plugs, oxygen-sensor replacements, emissions testing, and all that goes with running an ICE. The downside is that I'll have to buy a really expensive battery eventually. Maybe spending $6000 after 60,000 to 80,000 miles, if I want to keep the Leaf long term. That's assuming the price of the batteries doesn't drop, while the range expands. I think both of those things will happen. I'm hoping to be able to spend $3000 or so in a few years to get a battery that will give me 160 miles of range on my 2013 Leaf.

[@DirectCurrentRides]

David Chamness I hope the battery prices come down. I'll keep this Leaf as our second or 3rd car as long as I can!

[@sandramargolis]

Thanks for your post ! I liked it when you said : "if you're like me, and limited in funds but unlimited in what I want to do with the money." LOL ! I very resonate with that ! And mostly, thanks for breaking it down "3¢ per mile (12¢ per kilowatt-hour, and I get 4 miles per kWh), and that's compared with about 10¢ per mile for gasoline, plus costs for etc." ! I appreciate all that info and to know about your experience !

[@gsilva220]

The only hope for >7 year used electric cars are after market batteries. The manufacturer will never upgrade the original battery packs, and OEM battery replacement prices will only grow.

[@renebergqvist599]

Totally agree. We bought a used (200 mile showroom car 2015 - close to half price) replacing our second car. The 'second car' term turned out to be wrong. We use the Leaf whenever it is possible and it takes by far the most of our miles. True there some rare occassions where range dictates the use of our ICE car for family outings.... I can count 3 (three) times for the last half year. I now hate my ICE car so much - due to the driving experience - I ordered a Niro PHEV.

[@mariacastro7355]

This really encourages me to look on buying a leaf.

[@f0t0b0y]

Kickass video. I’ve been researching buying a leaf and your video entered my feed. Yesterday a sweet 2014 with 20k Leaf S was on sale for 9k and sold within a couple hours. I was pretty bummed. With in the time of them checking how many bars the battery had it was sold. :( Either way I’m pretty pumped. Thanks for the info!

[@waytousanews]

Hey, I just bought this car from carvana as well! Can't wait to try it on Friday

[@lonelyp1]

I'm on my third Leaf, leasing new. I have really enjoyed all three. The only car I would buy used right now is a Leaf with the older dashboard, like you have there. Only my first one had it, and I did like it. The newer dash isn't bad, but the old one is better. If I bought a used car, I would want a new battery. I have seen a couple YT videos claiming well over 200 miles range. double what I got in my first one. I do also have a VW Jetta, but that is getting old now 08. Enjoy your leaf, I'm sure you will. I really don't have anything negative to tell you about the Leaf you don't already know. The range can be a problem, but it isn't 90% of the time. It is a matter of opinion, but they are great little cars. I still want a sedan.

[@elinor2667]

This is a really well done video! Thanks for sharing this helpful information so artfully

[@paulstein9258]

Not an EV owner, but watch the videos. In Ohio, I pay 5 cents kw hour. Same rate for 24 hours. No peak. Off peak changes. Looks like a great vehicle in a moderate climate. In a climate demanding heat or air, doesn’t sound appetizing, You can probably get super deals on low mileage EVs originally sold in these more demanding climates. Bet people get tired of those restrictions fast. I would have purchased one last summer, as we are retired and drive very limited miles. My wife said no,

[@NavyCuda]

The strong airconditioning is one of the main reasons I bought the 2015 leaf, the AC in my 2018 Leaf is even stronger.

[@bossman6174]

Tell your wife to take a hike.

[@RMarkNolan]

Your wife shouldn't be dictating choice of vehicle.

[@NavyCuda]

I bought a 2015 Leaf SV brand new, put 101,000km(107,000 if you count the 6000km I put on a loaner leaf while mine was in the body shop) on it. I traded it in on a 2018 SL, in nine weeks my wife and I have already put 12,000km on it. The 2015 I bought on a whim, I actually went to the Nissan dealership to buy oil filters and ended up buying a Leaf. The 2018 I factory ordered.

[@gmcjetpilot]

I bought a used 2015 Nissan LEAF SV a few months before you. I have had it over a year, and it also a SECOND CAR. My other car is a W TDI Turbo Diesel JSW. You have 12 bars but only 73 miles at 97%. It must be the low temps, but even at freezing I have never seen less than 85 and +92 when warmer. I love the heated steering wheel and seats, even in more mild temps that you... I stole it on price, fresh off 3 year lease it has been reliable, except for the lead acid battery going dead out of no where. Now I keep an eye on it and charge it....

[@JacanaProductions]

Some stats - 126,747 Nissan leafs sold in the US through October 2018 - so there are plenty of these cars around. Just realize that the $5000 - $6000 leafs will not get the full range of 80miles or 107 miles (for 2016+) and lots of folks overstate the range in CL ads. But a great way to ease into the EV lifestyle. Of course no gos does not = free energy and you'll still have to pay for electrons but figure 104 MPG so twice the savings of a Prius and 4x that of a gas car.

[@cloudie8314]

Thanks for the video. Just bought my 2016 Nissan Leaf today🤗Almost killed the battery. Gotta get used to it.

[@SZ891c]

‘’How much does it cost to replace the battery?” Nissan has given a definitive answer to that question, but not many people are aware of this. If you own a 2011 to 2015 Nissan LEAF, replacing the battery will cost you exactly $5,499, plus installation, which the company estimates will take about 3 hours. Owners of 2011 and 2012 cars must also add $225 for a special adapter kit to retrofit the new battery to their cars.

[@Brian-om2hh]

All that money wasted. Here in the UK, we have a company who can refurbish rather than fully replace your Leaf battery. They posted a vid on KZbin a while ago of one refurb they did on a 10 year old Leaf. It took 4 hours, and cost the owner £600.

[@offgriddreaming5403]

Like your video mate and will be getting an EV!

[@mehdi1330]

I have recently bought a used Nisan leaf 2017 30 kW the book range is 150 miles but I have fully charged it and it only gives me 138 miles. I have I have always had Mercedes ،but I am happy to drive a green ziro emission and save on petrol and road tax

[@richdesign2000]

Why is the shifter considered infamous? Has it been problematic? In what way?

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Just in design. It's unconventional and people think it's weird

[@perrymason8471]

These Leafs would be great in weather's around 60-70°F (18°C) all the time. Since they have no battery warmer or cooler though, I wouldn't get one for the midwest where temps can be above 90s (32°C) regularly in summer and below 10s (-12°C) regularly in winter.

[@DirectCurrentRides]

It all depends on how you charge it really and how you'll use it.

[@perrymason8471]

@@DirectCurrentRides Thank you for your reply. I have an ok understanding of why charging the battery at a slower rate will make it last longer, but I'm not sure what you mean "how you'll use it".

[@DirectCurrentRides]

@@perrymason8471 How you'll use it as in the distances you'll travel. 10 miles in each direction would be fine in any weather. If you're going to use the %80 of the battery capacity in good weather then it wouldn't be good for when it's too cold out. You can also utilize different charging times to keep your battery intentionally hotter or colder depending on the weather conditions.

[@ytSuns26]

I was considering a Leaf. I watched at least ten vids, now not so much. The impression I got is you are lucky to get 40,000 miles out of three thousand dollar battery pack. I did the math and my 2006 Prius is still cheaper. I love my 2006 battery pack yes original batteries and I am still getting 45-47 mpg. Nissan decided that Batteries don’t need temperature management. When I bought a rav way back in 1997 thinking it would be my last gas powered car. I am retired and really can’t reasonably afford a Tesla. I want a totally electric car so badly I can almost taste it. When I find a leaf cheap enough to cover new batteries I will probably get one. The new Kona looks really interesting to me.

[@RMarkNolan]

This guy is still running his 2011 Leaf on the original battery pack after 150,000 miles: www.google.com/amp/s/insideevs.com/news/331004/exclusive-interview-with-steve-marsh-as-his-nissan-leaf-hits-150000-miles-original-battery/amp/

[@bettygregory7595]

I bought my 2015 Leaf S at the end of September, and it had 9700 miles for $11,000. I thought it was a great deal. Only my insurance went up a month what I was paying in gas so I’m really not ahead. But I agree with your video and look forward to seeing more of them. I don’t know how to get my car to warm up in the morning. I need to learn how to set it to climate control while it’s plugged in. Will you have a video on that?

[@DirectCurrentRides]

I'm surprised your insurance went up. What insurance company do you have? I may be doing a more detailed overview of the features in the future, so I'll cover the climate timer then! It's easy to get to scrolling through the settings in the dash.

[@bettygregory7595]

MFP - Driving Habits I have Met Life. I went from $78.00 @ month to $173.00 by adding my EV to my policy. Even with my 2 other vehicles and my home with them. Maybe I should start shopping. I am looking forward to your video on how to pre program my Leaf to warm up while charging

[@leexgx]

100 more a month is silly on top of 78

[@JacanaProductions]

Yes the insurance thing is often overlooked, our insurance went up too. They are supposedly expensive to fix according to my insurance agent.

[@MrMoises27]

Why your insurance went up? the Leaf is a very safe car and most people travel only few miles a day compared to gasoline cars. The insurance should be way cheaper, isn't ?

[@crsp76691]

We have a leaf and just got solar and it rocks. Never buy gas or auto parts nor do i pay for electricity. Way better payoff then new kitchen counters and cabinets

[@JacanaProductions]

The price of a used Leaf will vary from state to state. My research in the past 2 months - Feb - March 2018 revealed a cheapest price of about $10k and up for a 2013 + but there was one a 2012 with 8 bars for about $6k. They seem to be even more now in Colorado but there was one in Fort Collins for about $6 in April that looked OK. I actual ended up getting one from FL shipped fort about $5k with a newish battery so I got a real bargain but do your homework as they will ALL have battery degradation and when you add in the fact you only want to charge to 80% on a battery with only 90% you're looking at 65miles of range max and 75 fully charged - fine for most folks who just need to tootle around town.

[@cmanion14]

Thanks for the info!

[@dotcustom_ev]

Low range is not a problem Nissan LEAF is your problem. Buy new modules and you will be happy, without any Webasto heaters and battery extenders.

[@campbellrocksagain]

I like that air freshener tip. A 2nd hand leaf might cost me 5 grand. A 2nd hand model S costs 40 grand

[@bluesdawg8014]

I just looked up the cost of recharging the battery It's a little over $5.00 for 70 mile ride. Not bad but my Toyota will do the 70 miles for $12. It's also difficult to find a mechanic other than the dealership where you get hosed. Confusing transition

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Most people are charging at home. Public charging can get expensive, but my 70 mile costs would be $1.80

[@liberaldisdain]

I like the Leaf, but the fact that you bought from Carvana, paying that big premium for a cup and a pen, well, shows your not too smart buying.

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Carvana had the cheapest inventory at the time, selling about $3,000 less than other dealers in the area for the same specs. The Leaf was the 8th car I've purchased and I'm in my 20s. I think I can handle it.

[@LyndaE79]

What if you live in a NYC building and don't have access to electric chargers?

[@oldtwinsna8347]

doesn't work very well in that situation. look for a hybrid instead.

[@magiclion]

Why would you need a car in NYC ? Presumably some of the best and efficient public transport in the world.

[@LyndaE79]

magiclion lol, you’d be surprised at how scarce the mta could run during certain times of the day/year; mostly within the more provincial parts of nyc (urban suburbs). Especially now during these COVID times. Only the back half of the buses are accessible, and during rush hour; sure, the trains and buses are running more frequent; but it also means more of a backup along the train lines and roadways as each train and bus are packed like sardines. It’s this reason too that NY’ers would rather drive in to work, etc.

[@OnlyaSimplyGamer]

Tbh i'd love to buy an ev, only problem being the cost, in italy you can get (with a good trade-in) like 10k off, wich might seem good but this would make a new leaf still like 20k (i'm not updated on used ones) and my budget is 2k..... that's honestly the only reason why i don't have an ev, fyi i bought mine used diesel car (y 2011) for 3k

[@don-cw1yz]

When "Fugs" needs a new battery pack unfortunately Nissan has quietly raised the price of a new battery pack to $8500.00.Count on $9500.00 as the Nissan dealer will add on more markup. Installation costs? All of a sudden the electric vehicle ain't so cheap.

[@DirectCurrentRides]

It's saved me so much money that I paid off my 5 year loan in 2.5 years and, at 60k miles, the battery health is at 11/12. I won't ever have to put a new battery in it.

[@don-cw1yz]

@@DirectCurrentRides You say, "I will never have to put a new battery in it". Why are you dumping it?

[@DirectCurrentRides]

@@don-cw1yz what do you mean dumping it?

[@don-cw1yz]

@@DirectCurrentRides Well if you are going to keep it forever, it will need a new battery pack. Probably in about 3 years. Cha-ching,cha-ching.

[@DirectCurrentRides]

@@don-cw1yz I highly doubt, with how little I drive it, that it will need a new battery in 3 years. But, I plan on not having it in 3 years, so I won't be replacing anything. I took that into consideration when I bought it.

[@andrewlambrecht6596]

4:00 That's the MTN Island Lake Boat Drop-off!

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Yes it is!

[@andrewlambrecht6596]

@@DirectCurrentRides I had to do a double take!

[@A10011]

Fuggs? It’s beautiful!

[@smoothmicra]

One of these things may make a decent second hand purchase. As the EV technology progresses so the value of the early models will drop like a stone. Get one cheap and I can see the appeal, especially if you never drive long distances. I think it is worth waiting a little longer to let the depreciation kick in though. If someone can come up with an EV that takes 5 minutes to charge and has a decent range these cars will go for pennies.👍

[@RMarkNolan]

My EV takes me 10 seconds to charge: 5 seconds to plug in when I get home at night, 5 seconds to unplug in the morning when I head out. I don't have to take time out of my schedule to travel to a gas station, potentially wait for a pump, wait while pumping, make a payment transaction, then commute back home.

[@smoothmicra]

@@RMarkNolan Well nice try, but presumably your EV doesn't have a turbo charge button if you have to drive somewhere outside your normal routine? I don't mind admitting that for most of us that is a rare occurrence, but it has happened to me enough times to make me think that if I get a call to be somewhere quickly at short notice I don't want to rely on an EV I might have plugged in 5 minutes ago. Maybe I could opt for a taxi or public transport in such a circumstance but then I'd be wondering why I spent so much on a car that cannot get me to where I need to be. A car must surely be the epitome of modern convenience, you'd agree? That is why I suspect most people who have an EV in the UK drive it as the second car, cheap to make the school run or commute, but not realistic as the 'anytime anywhere' car. Fine, but don't tell me that the current EVs can compete with a petrol/diesel in terms of convenience. I accept that for some they work, right now, as the only car in the household. For most of us though they don't. That might change in the future but I'm happy to wait and see...

[@飛びこむ水の音古池や蛙]

I like your production quality, especially the audio quality, what microphone are you using, and what camera, lens, and editing software?

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Thanks! I'm using a Rode VideoMic for audio, a Canon XA10 to film and my old and awful Adobe Elements software to edit.

[@Fordgroup00]

We're getting solar on our house and really thinking on now getting an EV

[@rickvelazquez8504]

Hi I was wondering what charger you had installed in your garage to charge the Leaf. Thanks

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Hello! I have the Juicebox Pro 40

[@ArkansasEV]

I bought a GMC Terrain from Carvana last fall and loved the process. I am a big Carvana fan. Also, I really, really wanted a Leaf but was scared to death I'd regret it after owning it a few months and was worried about resale value. I knew with the Terrain it'd retain a lot of value but if I regretted buying the Leaf it'd cost me a couple thousand dollars or more because trade in value would be very low. I regret not buying it and wish I'd bought one but oh well. My next vehicle will be an electric. The Leaf is an ugly car but that's what I would've bought. I've done a lot of research and it's my favorite EV.

[@lonelyp1]

True the Leaf isn't a sporty little sedan that I would like. But I wouldn't call them ugly. I would like VW to put out an electric Karmann Ghia. It doesn't have to be VW, and it doesn't have to be exactly a Karmann Ghia body, but similar styles. They were called a poor man's Porsche. growing up in the 60s and 70s I had a chance but never owned one. Never had a classic VW Bug either

[@jewelthompson4210]

How many bars did it have when you bought it from carvana?

[@DirectCurrentRides]

12

[@vuaeco]

You only talked about the good. What about the bad and the ugly? I have an old Corolla that has 200K miles on it. The only thing it requires is some gas and oil change. I have zero problem with it whatsoever. I certainly would not want to trade that in for a Leaf. Lets face it, once a Leaf reaches 50K miles, it's at the end of its life and nobody wants it any more. I can't say the same for my old Corolla which can possibly get up to 400K miles with proper maintenance.

[@DirectCurrentRides]

1)No one is forcing you to buy a Leaf. 2)It's not for everyone, and that's ok! 3)I'm all for keeping a car until it dies, so keep up the good work. 4)I have a video about the problems I've had so far. I don't feel like you really care though. 5) Gas is a waste of money and exhaust fumes are poisoning people and giving everyone cancer, so thanks for your contribution. 6) My Leaf has almost 50k miles on it now and still gets 81 miles per charge. I only drive 26 miles per day. I think I'll be good for a while.

[@captaincolumbo7860]

Yes its so quite that the blind and partially sighted can not hear them coming

[@RMarkNolan]

They emit a sound at low speeds. Also, there is always tyre noise.

[@PartyWolf36790]

I'm gonna. Buy the SV top of the line , trim . Cheapest car on the carvanna list!!!! Just need to go pick up a few people and come home don't travel too far , would you recommend this car for me?

[@giannislionettis9959]

if you recharge your car every day at 100 % you gonna destroy your battery..the max must be 80% and the lower 20%.. if you use your car battery 80% -20% it will last more than 3 times from users that they charge it full every day..if you don't need the recharge don't do it..and let your battery to go 20% 30% if you can..and if you can let the car to rest before you do the charge.. ppl that they charge it every day have 365 charge per year ..ppl that they charge it every 2-4 days have 180 -90 charge per year.. so after 5 or 10 years of use ..think what huge deference it will be just with that..

[@John_1303]

Please do a show on your JuiceBox charger and the app. Also, what kind of data does it give...and is it useful?

[@DirectCurrentRides]

John S I will be doing one soon. It is very useful but takes a little to get used to since the only information that is accurate is the amount of kWhs used.

[@BillJonesiii]

The Nissan evconnect app also gives you a charging cost estimate based on the kWh cost you put in.

[@mboyd549]

Nice video, but a point of clarification. You stated that the electricity is way less expensive than gasoline. That's not exactly true. As of today, 3/21/18, according to gasprices.AAA.com, the national average cost for a gallon of gas is $2.566 per gallon. The current national average cost of a kWh of electricity is 12 cents (I think - I don't have a good reference for that quote). Before we can compare cost, we need to look at equal amounts of energy. It takes 33.7 kWh of electricity to equal the amount of energy in 1 gallon of gas according to the EPA. Multiplying 12 cents/kWh by 33.7 kWh, we get $4.044. Therefore, an equal amount of the electricity is actually more expensive than a gallon of gas. BUT, let's don't stop there because it's not just about the cost of the energy that we need to consider. We have to factor in how efficiently the EV uses it's energy compared to an ICEV. The model year 2018 vehicles on average get about 25 mpg. According to fueleconomy.gov, your 2015 Leaf gets 114 mpg-e. So let's see which is less expensive to drive 100 miles. The ICEV would need 4 gallons (100 miles/25 mpg) which would cost $10.264. Your Leaf would need 0.877 gallons-e (100 miles/114 mpge) which is equivalent to 29.56 kWh (.877 gallons-e x 33.7 kWh/gallon) which would cost $3.547. From this we can conclude that the EV is indeed less expensive to refuel for your trips than a typical ICEV getting average mileage. In fact, we can say that your Leaf is 65% less expensive to refuel than that average mileage ICEV. That's a great savings!!!! By the way, I drive a 2015 Leaf as well and by driving in B when slowing down and using ECO mode all the time, my long term average mileage is 4.7 miles/kWh which equates to 158 mpg-e!

[@billh4301]

I live in California and have owned my 2015 Leaf S for 1 month. I have put 1,000 miles on it and paid 0 for charging! Plenty of free chargers out here. Target near my home has 8 free chargers. Can't find any free gas stations. :)

[@gerardlefrancois4746]

I bought the 2016 Leaf and it is still great after 2 years.

[@petcurry947]

I'm planning to buy one someday and break it apart. Take all the crap out, make it into a custom build

[@nlo114]

2 questions. 1. Does the leaf come with those designer Nissan leaf sunglasses? 2. Are they rose-tinted? I am seriously close to buying a leaf, so I'm looking for warts-and-all reviews.

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Well no and no. I've aquired the Leaf swag elsewhere. Check out my Tesla Model 3 First Impressions video. It goes over some of the Leaf's downsides.

[@burlingtondavis6408]

I totally agree with what you sayin in your video

[@eutrophiabarton7456]

Just got in a car accident... Looking for a car, seems like these car are everywhere dirt cheap looking to get one

[@tonybrowns649]

What's the cost of insurance though?

[@DirectCurrentRides]

I highlighted that in another video of mine. I pay $80/mo for this car by itself, which is about right for any car here. Depends on your insurance company.

[@JV-ks3eb]

Doesnt look cold???

[@FurEngel]

Let me guess, you were walking to a bridge to jump off and end it all, when right before, you saw a used car lot with a Leaf for sale, and said to your self, "Why not?".

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Was it really that obvious in that one part of my video?

[@FurEngel]

I actually didn't watch the video before I commented. I often hear the question "who would buy a leaf?" and that is my default answer. But thats more about a statement on its looks, which I believe Nissan went out of their way to do on purpose to try and prevent EV adoption. However, I did take the time to watch your video and I found it to be really good. It had great cinematography, editing, quick and to the point narrative, and I thought your use of slanted angles worked out really well.

[@futbol1972]

Could I install an after market with bigger screen with apple and android auto in a 2015 leaf??

[@Alestrix76]

It's 2020 now and I'm considering buying a 2015 Leaf. I'll probably hand in my 2018 combustor (about same size and equipment - it's a Renault Clio but I think those are not well known in the US) plus 1500$ and should get a 2015 Leaf I exchange. Would you do it or rather get a different car?

[@bozkurtfamily5034]

i bought one and love it

[@hbuniotto]

Great video! My daily commute is about 80 miles on mostly flat Floridian highways at about 50mph. Do you think I would be able to make it to work and back without worries?

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Humberto Buniotto I would say no. A new generation Leaf with 150 miles of range would be good! Unless you can reliably charge at work. It's just one of those things where if it rains, you could lose 10 miles of range or more. Plus you don't want to fully charged and discharge your battery every day.

[@RMarkNolan]

You'll be fine if there is a fast charger along the way, or if you can plug in at work. Depends on how supportive your boss is of EVs.

[@jaybird7534]

CHEAPER TO KEEPER....A Leaf will get ya down the road until you can afford a used Tesla model S or 3 or X....S's and likely X's will be quite affordable soon because of the new more energy-dense 2170 battery cells and other great advancements in the model 3 which is attracting many buyers. Like the innovative water-source-heat-pump system (anti freeze coolent loop) used to collect and/or reject heat (and redistribute it as needed) from or to all heat producing or heat/cool dependent electronics, ie cabin heating/cooling, and battery pack temp protection in extreme cold and hot ambients rather than using the range-robbing resistive battery pack heater on S and X. S is still awesome, but it's all moving very fast now and very soon S's will be 10 to 20 grand. As for cost of X's? they will cost more, as X's always do.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Used EVs are the way to go for a lot of reasons. First, because they depreciate very quickly* which is bad for the person who bought the car new and then sold it later on, but GOOD for second hand buyers! I bought a used 2016 Kia Soul EV+ with only 17000-ish miles, one owner and in perfect shape for less than $13000. These sold new for over $32000. It is the best car I have ever owned or even driven, by far. I work only 10 miles from where I live, so the "limitation" of only having a 93 mile range has never been a factor for me. And with electricity costing only 10.2 cents per kilowatt in my area it only costs me a few dollars to "fill up" from home, which I only need to do every second or third day (less if I charge to 100%: I usually charge to 80%). Anyway, if you're thinking about getting an EV, consider a used one, TAKE YOUR TIME and do your research. Really think about what kind of range and features you ACTUALLY need. I researched for about 6 months before I settled on the Soul and I do not regret it. And, no lie: Every single person who I have given a ride in it has said that their next car will be electric, especially after I dispel their concerns (like range anxiety and "the batteries will need to be replaced after 4 or 5 years!", etc). * except Teslas, which hold their value very well

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

By the way, EVs start at under $7000 on sites like carvana and cargurus.

[@Brian-om2hh]

They certainly don't depreciate very quickly in the UK......

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

@@Brian-om2hh I guess it depends on the market you're in.

[@WTFaq]

Just bought same car. I’m converted. I heard 2023 is when electric cars will start to take over and there will be a glut of oil.

[@Brian-om2hh]

The glut of oil won't last, because the oil companies will scale down production. Why keep refining it if there are no takers?

[@mikpug]

No negatives really!

[@jesustrejo3870]

Do i have to get a level 2 charger or can i level 1 charger be the only charging option? i drive 18 miles a day .

[@DirectCurrentRides]

If you only drive 18 miles per day, you will be fine using a level 1 charger. The Nissan owners manual recommends only using level 1 when you absolutely have to. There are also advantages to having a level 2 charger, like using it to warm your battery before driving on cold days. If you only drive 18 miles per day, the more important thing is to never charge your car more than an 80 percent battery level.

[@jesustrejo3870]

thanks!

[@NavyCuda]

Charging only to 80% is bad advice. The cells do not get properly balanced if you only charge to 80%. With my 2015 I L1 charged at home and L2 at work, charging to 100% on both ends. My round trip commute was 130km however. If you're in a low mileage use case it's better to run the car down to

[@heartattack7230]

I am interested in Nissan leaf

[@acclaim1990]

This is so funny. I did the exact same move at the exact same time. I traded my Mazda 5 for a 2015 leaf S. My wife is now leasing a CR-V 2017. My car payments are a little over my wife gas expenses!!! I agree with what you say. Every family who have 2 cars should have one of them electric. We over estimate how much we need a big vehicle and far we need to drive. My leaf is perfect for 95% of my trips. The only down side is the heating. I consumes more to heat the cabin on cold days than it does driving the car. I get a 40% reduction in range on very cold days.

[@futbol1972]

They are selling me a 2015 leaf s for $9000 at a dealer with 66,230 miles...or should I buy a 2019 SL with 18,994 miles for $18,197 with one accident though.?? My commute is sometimes 40 miles and other days 60 miles round trip Monday through Friday. Car will be park in driveway here in Fresno California. Iam trading my 2009 Prius for a Nissan leaf.

[@doodzy2]

Best video ever

[@timothyconard2825]

How much did it cost?

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Timothy Conard I'll be talking about that soon. Stay tuned ;)

[@gerardlefrancois4746]

A used Leaf cost around 20,000$ depends on the mileage.

[@scttymn]

I purchased a 2015 Nissan leaf SV with 20k miles on it for $12,000. BTW, I agree 100% with this video. We are a multi-vehicle family and I drive 30 miles on my daily commute. I love love love having a leaf.

[@ViperST989]

Try like $8,500-13,500 USD in Minnesota

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I bought a 2013 SL with a shot battery last year for 9k out the door.

[@deesam695]

I am in Canada. I am in between 2016 SV or 2015S or SV. The price between 3-5kCad . Same milage and other specs. I am unable to decide if buying the newer 2016 would be a good bargain. Also, leafbox range extender, good bad?

[@HakemzOfficial]

"Hey neighbor, got some leaf?"

[@triple_gem_shining]

Bro i love timecop1983. Nd im seriously considering a leaf... but it might be my only car. Can it go interstate? Like 100miles no charging ? It worries me but i want one!

[@DirectCurrentRides]

Try to find a used newer one with more range! The older ones won't do more than about 60 miles on the highway in some weather conditions like when it's really cold.

[@steveclarke3499]

Brilliant common sense video. Thanks.

[@ctbt1832]

I agree with one of your vehicles being electric