When considering Leaf (up to 2020 atleast, when battery is still non-thermal managed) My recommendation would be following:
Google for: average temperature <yourcountryname>
(or state/city if it's a really big country)
If the result is close to or above 20c/70f - do not buy leaf.
Why? You will not get your moneys worth due to abnormal battery degradation that comes from heat.
Here in my country, I bought Leaf with 338 000km (210 000 miles) and battery health at 70%. This is what is possible in colder climate with Leaf or with EV that has proper thermal management elsewhere.
BMW i3 is more suited for warmer places, has liquid cooling.
Google for: average temperature <yourcountryname>
(or state/city if it's a really big country)
If the result is close to or above 20c/70f - do not buy leaf.
Why? You will not get your moneys worth due to abnormal battery degradation that comes from heat.
Here in my country, I bought Leaf with 338 000km (210 000 miles) and battery health at 70%. This is what is possible in colder climate with Leaf or with EV that has proper thermal management elsewhere.
BMW i3 is more suited for warmer places, has liquid cooling.