Recent content by maxrep

I meant the "capacity bars" lie. I routinely get 4.4 miles/kWh. My with a 2 bar loss, I should still get about 80% of the original range. Assuming 20kWh usable capacity on a new battery, with a 2-bar loss I should still have 16kWh. With 4.4miles/kWh the estimated range should be 70 miles.

I live in Silicon Valley in California. Temps have been in the low 60F lately in the mornings and 70s midday. I did the test yesterday mid-day when the temp was about 70F.

My 2011 LEAF with 38,500 miles has lost two capacity bars. In my opinion the capacity bars lie. With a full charge the LEAF claims a range of 73 miles. Driving on level ground between 45 and 60mph, I can get no more than 56-58 miles to turtle mode. If I drive at 65mph, the range drops to 47...

Hi folks: The cheaply made plastic switch that's on the steering column and lets you change channels on the radio (or skip to the next song on the CD) went missing today. I have never used it but it must have come off and fallen somewhere. Would this be covered by the warranty? My Leaf is 3...