Recent content by irv

TLDR: - 51R group size is the correct, direct replacement 12V lead acid battery for the 2013 Nissan Leaf (probably other years too). I couldn't find this information when I was googling and searching here earlier. - I was able to fit a group size 35 lead acid battery, which is bigger and didn't...

Hi, is there real basis for the claim about the "compliance issues and design flaws" for these cheap EVSEs? I know that these do not have UL certification, but at the same time I've seen people using them successfully. I just want to know if the claims are based on facts or if those are just...

... by relatively lower price, I meant compared to the other 2013 SLs in my list. This one was at least $1k cheaper and was actually in the price range of quick charge SVs.

In-service was 04/2014, and car sat in Hawaii weather for a while. Reason might be the almost $35k MSRP for the SL or the color (seems like not a lot of these colors around, maybe people don't like it dark?). This plus the older battery tech are probably why this car is 10/12 and had one less...

Hello, I just bought a new to me 2013 Gray SL on 4/15/17. I've been reading here since last week (thanks all for sharing!) and I made a shortlist of the Leafs I wanted to check out here in Southern California. I pulled the trigger as soon as I inspected this car, which I had to drive 70 miles...