ScorpioLeaf
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I live in Livermore CA and it seems where ever you want to go, you have some elevated roads to travel. I was wondering if somebody has driven on these routes and give me some real range or experience. I want to travel on single charge as with 2 small kids don't think I can spend time charging at public charge stations.
(BTW, haven't bought LEAF yet, just wondering..)
1. If I want to take kids to Oakland zoo from Livermore, its 68 miles round trip on highway 580 which is within the LEAF's range. During this round trip there is Dublin grade which is quite elevated road. Do you think LEAF can make this round trip comfortably in single charge?
2. Another trip we sometimes make is to Fremont (40 miles round trip) or Milpitas which is @ 60 miles round trip on highway 84 and 680. On this route there is elevation on highway 84 and then on 680 (Sunol grade). I have seen many ICE cars having trouble keeping speed of 65 on sunol grade, do you think LEAF should be able to climb these roads and complete the round trip on singe charge?
3. This one I know is impossible with LEAF on single charge but just want throw it out there.. My son loves going to Gilroy Gardens (in Gilroy), and from Livermore its 120 miles round trip. If I take my SUV, its 6 gallons of gas and cost of $24, I would love to take LEAF to Gilroy but it seems I need 2 full charge to make this trip. I don't see many public charging stations close to Gilroy. Do you see any way to make this trip in LEAF or just have to use my gas guzzler. It would be so nice if Gilroy Gardens have EV charging stations
(BTW, not planning to get QC option as I'll be charging mostly at home)
(BTW, haven't bought LEAF yet, just wondering..)
1. If I want to take kids to Oakland zoo from Livermore, its 68 miles round trip on highway 580 which is within the LEAF's range. During this round trip there is Dublin grade which is quite elevated road. Do you think LEAF can make this round trip comfortably in single charge?
2. Another trip we sometimes make is to Fremont (40 miles round trip) or Milpitas which is @ 60 miles round trip on highway 84 and 680. On this route there is elevation on highway 84 and then on 680 (Sunol grade). I have seen many ICE cars having trouble keeping speed of 65 on sunol grade, do you think LEAF should be able to climb these roads and complete the round trip on singe charge?
3. This one I know is impossible with LEAF on single charge but just want throw it out there.. My son loves going to Gilroy Gardens (in Gilroy), and from Livermore its 120 miles round trip. If I take my SUV, its 6 gallons of gas and cost of $24, I would love to take LEAF to Gilroy but it seems I need 2 full charge to make this trip. I don't see many public charging stations close to Gilroy. Do you see any way to make this trip in LEAF or just have to use my gas guzzler. It would be so nice if Gilroy Gardens have EV charging stations
(BTW, not planning to get QC option as I'll be charging mostly at home)