GoingGreener
Well-known member
Hi Everyone,
It's been a year+ since we've had our 2011 LEAF. Really miss it & would love an EV replacement. Forgive me as I haven't been in the loop re EVs for awhile!
2018 Tesla Model 3, Nissan LEAF, BMW I3 or Chevy BOLT? Trying to consider all these vehicles' pros & cons for our needs below:
Definitely love hatches after our Prius & 2011 LEAF; A 5-seater that'll handle multi-family Costco shopping & a big family dog would be perfect; Not too long to fit city parking spots; Not needed on a daily basis, but longer range & TMS would be awesome so we could take this car everywhere
Last week we got our invite to order the Tesla Model 3. Saw it this past weekend & was disappointed that it wasn't a hatchback & that reviews aren't as high as hoping. So it isn't quite as utilitarian as our LEAF was nor maybe luxurious enough to warrant $50k+. Maintenance costs of a Tesla? Love the tech & battery pack tho.
Was thinking a 2019 or 2020 LEAF w/a longer range and TMS would be great. But Nissan is offering a temporary $3k purchase incentive off of their 2018 LEAF MSRP for PG&E customers. Only saw the 2018 at the Sunnyvale CA Nissan Research Center awhile back, but haven't driven it. Still have 2 year charging program?
BMW is offering similar for their I3, but $10k off. Previously test drove older models. Not crazy for the suicide doors & small trunk space.
Test drove the BOLT very briefly, but they've been leasing/selling like hotcakes. Missed out on their low-cost leases Fall 2017. Smaller than LEAF has it pluses and minuses. Like the EV range.
Would love to hear feedback from current owners/lessees & this forums' EV members!
Thanks very much in advance for your help!
It's been a year+ since we've had our 2011 LEAF. Really miss it & would love an EV replacement. Forgive me as I haven't been in the loop re EVs for awhile!
2018 Tesla Model 3, Nissan LEAF, BMW I3 or Chevy BOLT? Trying to consider all these vehicles' pros & cons for our needs below:
Definitely love hatches after our Prius & 2011 LEAF; A 5-seater that'll handle multi-family Costco shopping & a big family dog would be perfect; Not too long to fit city parking spots; Not needed on a daily basis, but longer range & TMS would be awesome so we could take this car everywhere
Last week we got our invite to order the Tesla Model 3. Saw it this past weekend & was disappointed that it wasn't a hatchback & that reviews aren't as high as hoping. So it isn't quite as utilitarian as our LEAF was nor maybe luxurious enough to warrant $50k+. Maintenance costs of a Tesla? Love the tech & battery pack tho.
Was thinking a 2019 or 2020 LEAF w/a longer range and TMS would be great. But Nissan is offering a temporary $3k purchase incentive off of their 2018 LEAF MSRP for PG&E customers. Only saw the 2018 at the Sunnyvale CA Nissan Research Center awhile back, but haven't driven it. Still have 2 year charging program?
BMW is offering similar for their I3, but $10k off. Previously test drove older models. Not crazy for the suicide doors & small trunk space.
Test drove the BOLT very briefly, but they've been leasing/selling like hotcakes. Missed out on their low-cost leases Fall 2017. Smaller than LEAF has it pluses and minuses. Like the EV range.
Would love to hear feedback from current owners/lessees & this forums' EV members!
Thanks very much in advance for your help!