I'm sure you've seen this, a full electric on the 'Ring that laps nearly as quickly as the hybrid Porsche. They've gotten it down to 7:22, look for 7 flat in the coming months as they fix the understeer.
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I'm guessing a 15 yr-old battery will have significantly less than 50% capacity. An iPhone purchased today will likely have 20 minutes of runtime in 15 years. Degradation comes from both usage and time, battery gets a smack-down from the clock alone.
I wouldn't be surprised if the LEAF's battery costs $15,000. Nissan probably won't charge that much if/when they offer a battery replacement program, but still...
I'd like to see what the typical battery degradation looks like after 100,000 miles. I know it will depend on where you live and...
Chirped tires on a Leaf test drive tonight out of Des Moines, Iowa. My first time piloting an electric, it was a pleasant experience. Plenty of grunt from the light, solid punch even from 30 MPH on up. The lack of a gas burner up front applified conversation and road noise.
I didn't...
A pair of 2013s are on tap here in Des Moines, IA. Will take one for a spin next Saturday, holler if any questions or need pics when I do the tire kick.