I agree with you CRLeafSL 100%. No, 110%. But in 2011, when I tried to buy a new Leaf, the dealer here in Canada told me they will not sell the car to me, because I don't have a heated garage. I thought it was a stupid answer and got me frustrated. So I waited to get a used one I could modify as I wanted not caring about warranty. If I would have known then, I would have bought the car 3 years ago. 300 watts, 12 to 20 nights per year in nothing in electricity cost to me compared to building a garage. I use my leaf with the heat at max power (4.5 to5 kW) and max fan speed every day, like a gas powered car would be. Nissan should have added those pads built-in.... Even the current winter package is not enough, keeping the battery at a warm (near freezing) temp is such a good thing for the range, it is commercially dum not to have provided this. This summer, I might look into connecting the 120 volt wire directly to the internal 240 for ease of use.