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Autolist Editorial | July 10, 2020
2015 Nissan LEAF - Worth going electric
This is the second Leaf I have purchased. It takes some getting used to driving an electric car but once you do its hard to imagine going back. I rely solely on the charger that came with my car even though you can purchase a faster charger. It has a lot of techie extras which I didn't think I would need but I actually love. Bluetooth, keyless entry, GPS. Driving the car doesn't feel like an electric car and I have been in gas cars with less pick up. Going uphill there is plenty of power but it does use quite a bit of the charge. I live up a hill which has caused problems since its the end of my drive and if I'm running close to running out the hill makes it unpredictable and that makes me nervous. The other thing to be aware is that you use quite a bit more power when the heater is ru... (more)
Story
When I first go the car I would get stopped all the time to talk about it and whenever anyone new gets in it they always comment on the quiet.
Pros
The keyless entry in awesome and the seat warmers in front and back are loved by all. I also love how it feels to drive and its so quiet too.
Cons
Running low on charge is very stressful. There are no road trips in this car.
2015 Nissan LEAF -
Its an amazing city car because it thrives in the city. It is quiet, efficient, and fast when I need it. Long trips are not a problem as long as there are charging stations nearby. The car lives up to its mileage claims. The car charges just fine on a 110v outlet. I know I can leave the car charged overnight and I know it will be ready to go when I wake up in the morning. I think the noise that it makes when backing up is a bit silly and annoying, but I think I can give it a pass for safety reasons. I think it is an excellent, no frills car that gets me from A to B and only costs me the electricity that it takes to charge it. No longer do I have to wait at gas station and pay outrageous prices for fuel!
Story
I had someone who I did not know come up and ask me what kind of car that I had because the person looked like they had never seen the Nissan Leaf before. I thought it was funny and memorable.
Pros
Quiet at speed
Composed handling
Roomy cabin
Hands-free text messaging
Standard B-Mode drive mode
Cons
Limited highway passing power
Base model’s long charge time
The sound it makes when one backs up can be annoying.
2015 Nissan LEAF - My journey
For 2015, the Nissan Leaf adds a more aggressive regenerative braking mode to the base model, and there may be a voice-to-text messaging and navigation voice command to SV and SL models. The SV also now gets 17-inch wheel, and I like it very much. The Leaf can travel 84 miles on a full battery charge. That may not sound like a lot, and for long-range suburban commuters without access to a charging station, it may not be. But it's enough range for most in- and around-town driving and short commutes, and still ranks as one of the highest in its class. I use lot of cars but really like this Nissan.
Pros
Low cost, flexibility, smooth, enjoyable, quality tire, and safety procedure.
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