EricBayArea
Well-known member
Have had the leaf for about 2 weeks and my wife and I need to drive somewhere that is roughly 75 miles round-trip (74.4 to be exact). I'd like to take the Leaf and this would be my first time really testing its range. It will be on a day where the forecast is about 70 degrees, which is perfect long-range driving. There is an elevation gain of about 400 ft that I'll have to do twice (there and back). I will be going during morning commute which should keep the speeds relatively steady and at about 45mph - which is good. On the way home though, I anticipate no traffic so speeds may be speed limit.
Here is an overview of the one-way going back home:
Since having the car, I have noted that going up to and then down from the "hill" (Caldecott Tunnel) on my way home, whatever the GOM says when I crest, seems to be about what it is when I get home, because of downhill and small rollers.
So what are your thoughts on a 100% charge?
Backup plan: A few miles from my destination is a parking structure with Coulomb chargers so after I'm done at my location, if I don't feel confident we can always pay for parking and charge for an hour or so. Additionally, there is a free charger about 7 miles form my house at a Whole Foods.
Here is an overview of the one-way going back home:
Since having the car, I have noted that going up to and then down from the "hill" (Caldecott Tunnel) on my way home, whatever the GOM says when I crest, seems to be about what it is when I get home, because of downhill and small rollers.
So what are your thoughts on a 100% charge?
Backup plan: A few miles from my destination is a parking structure with Coulomb chargers so after I'm done at my location, if I don't feel confident we can always pay for parking and charge for an hour or so. Additionally, there is a free charger about 7 miles form my house at a Whole Foods.