One big difference is the 2013 vs 2011 Leaf. I've got the old energy hog heater, no heated seats, and I've seen some range reduction (haven't lost a bar yet). Last winter I did 65 mi RT (with 3 hr cold soak at the 1/2 way point) at around 20 F, arriving back home below LBW. I blasted the heat for the last 10-15 mi since I had the range estimated correctly. Anything below 10 F is outside my test experience, so I'm hesitant to leave town or exceed 40-50 mi. If I had the new 2013 with cold weather package, it would be another story. Apparently the more efficient heater also improves the pre-heating on L1. Glad it's working out for you guys. I'm still doing fine with my 2011, blasting the 4-5 KW heater on my 8 mi RT commute, so no worries yet here either.
BTW, this graph seems to indicate that 50 mi is attainable at those temps, so yup, you're right:
http://www.greencarreports.com/news...olt-range-loss-in-winter-new-data-from-canada
BTW, this graph seems to indicate that 50 mi is attainable at those temps, so yup, you're right:
http://www.greencarreports.com/news...olt-range-loss-in-winter-new-data-from-canada