I went from a 2012 to a 2023. I certainly enjoy the extended range. The 2012 had obviously dropped a lot from when new. I don’t like and have turned off the vibration warning when I drive over a pothole repair. The heater is a big improvement, too. Of course, I am coming out of “the dark ages”.
I recently purchased a 2023 S from CarMax to replace my 2012 SV. The 2012 was barely making it home to San Jose from Watsonville over highway 17 during these cold spells. My 2012 LEAF had absolutely no mechanical problems during my 10 years of ownership. My son-in-law now commutes in it on...