hbrocks said:
And there seems to be additional cost considerations to get fitted for a home charging unit? (sigh).
As
Boomer23 suggested, I'd start by locating an accessible 240 V outlet, if possible. Then get the 120 V charge cord (aka. EVSE, or Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) that comes with the car "upgraded" by a third-party (
EVSEupgrade.com) to accept 240 V (Level 2). You might also need to buy an adapter for your particular type of 240 V outlet. That would be the most cost-effective solution, no more than somewhere in the ballpark of $300.
In my case, I find it convenient to have a Level 2 EVSE (aka. charging dock) in my driveway (check eBay, Home Depot, and Lowes for these, and use any reputable, licensed electrician to install). I also went with EVSEupgrade.com's solution for travel purposes, so that I can leave the charge cord in the car all of the time and be prepared to charge from any 240 V (or 120 V) supply while away from home.
hbrocks said:
Is there a website or app that shows a radius map of "range" from any given point to the end limits of the Leaf's range?
The car itself provides such a display, but it represents too much of a guesstimate, does not account for altitude changes or varying driving/road conditions, and really cannot be relied on.
While I believe that at least one person on this forum is developing an app that will predict the amount of charge required to drive to a specified destination, I am not aware of anything that is available today. For now, the best approach is to get familiar with the car and do a little planning before doing any drive that has the potential to stretch the car's range.