Recent content by clifsmith

Maybe I just missed reading this in this post, but WHY doesn't nissan make these 240/120v capable in the first place? Especially so many are upgrading. Makes plenty of sense. I go visit a friend, I pull out my included EVSE and plug it into his dryer or water heater socket, or I just...

Folks, I am really PRO EV, but the timing needs to be good and make financial sense. So me not buying now is not a statement that I am not interested in going green. I pray that this country is completely off foreign oil within a decade. It is currently the Achilles heel of the US. We are...

I am finding that there are many dealers in Texas with multiple Leafs (SL models I am looking at) on their lots and I called about and all but 1 are considered "Demos" which they have had in inventory for at least 6 months. Are there any issues with buying one of these 2011 Demo's? I am...

I am not seeing many for sale without the QC. I just saw one that was discounted heavily, but it is no longer for sale. I had no idea that adding the QC was so involved. I thought it was just a matter of adding a different socket and maybe some minimal wiring to that socket. I am sure there...

At the prices I am seeing...it is so tempting....oh so tempting.

If I buy a car without a quickcharge port, can it be added later with aftermarket or factory parts?

The LEAF I test drove over 2 weeks ago is STILL available and they discounted it even more. They have all 4 leafs still sitting. This appears to be an indicator that demand here in Texas is not good. Good for buyers now, but if this demand is an indication of what is to come....after the early...

Eventually, I would hope they (via electric generating plant) would be nuclear powered, wind, solar. unlimited clean energy sources. The biggest issue with these tax credits is that you must have the tax bill (after all deductions) of at least $7500 or you wont get the full amouint. That...

I read the article on the 2014 model. It really makes sense for me to wait. I will take the gamble. Just for fun I am going to make my prediction on the 2014 model as far as cost and range and features. I will resurrect this post in the spring of 2014 to see the results. Please feel free to...

Wow some great responses here and quick too. Thank you. As far as my decision to buy my current vehicle, I bought my 2011 Scion XB back in May 2010. Yes they just released the 2011 models back then. At that time, I was thinking that I would not even be able to touch a leaf until 2013 unless...

I have been interested in the Leaf for about 2 years now. I now have the opportunity to get a "In stock" discounted 2011 one at my local dealer. I am not on any waiting list. I am on the fence about being an "early adopter" since I anticipate the cost of these to come down, but at the same...