redLEAF
Well-known member
First year review from an owner (who also picked up a LEAF as their 2nd car) ...
I'm sure the extra weight and more boxy shape reduces its efficiency, but would be really concerned how the B-class EV would do during our winters here in the Midwest if 'regular' use will only get you in the high 2 miles/kWh range unless it has a better/more efficient heater and is less susceptible to extreme cold
https://cleantechnica.com/2015/11/0...drive-one-year-later-cleantechnica-exclusive/
On another note ... loved the graphic they added to their LEAF, this would be really rare in the Midwest; the industry is offering more options but still cost offset against our utility rates (ours is fixed at 6.9 cents/kWh; regardless of time of day, etc.) is hard to justify at this point.
I'm sure the extra weight and more boxy shape reduces its efficiency, but would be really concerned how the B-class EV would do during our winters here in the Midwest if 'regular' use will only get you in the high 2 miles/kWh range unless it has a better/more efficient heater and is less susceptible to extreme cold
https://cleantechnica.com/2015/11/0...drive-one-year-later-cleantechnica-exclusive/
On another note ... loved the graphic they added to their LEAF, this would be really rare in the Midwest; the industry is offering more options but still cost offset against our utility rates (ours is fixed at 6.9 cents/kWh; regardless of time of day, etc.) is hard to justify at this point.