leafn
Member
I live in Southern California and am in need of HOV stickers. Right now my best bet seems like a Leaf. I some questions though:
1. My commute is 38 miles each way. I can charge at both ends. It is mainly freeway driving but lots of stop and go to to traffic here. Will the base model and its 84 mile capacity be enough for me or do I need the 107 mile version? I'm don't drive like a madman but I don't want to cut it too close either.
2. Assuming I could go with an 84 mile capacity version, what year used should I be looking at? I am reading about all sorts of battery problems on cars that aren't too old and having to drop by 5k or so for a new battery.
3. Regarding the last question. Have the battery "issues" been resolved in the newer models? If so, when did the issues get resolved? I expect the battery to last more than a few years if I'm going to have to pay 5k or more to replace it.
4. Any other info I need to know?
Thanks in advance!
1. My commute is 38 miles each way. I can charge at both ends. It is mainly freeway driving but lots of stop and go to to traffic here. Will the base model and its 84 mile capacity be enough for me or do I need the 107 mile version? I'm don't drive like a madman but I don't want to cut it too close either.
2. Assuming I could go with an 84 mile capacity version, what year used should I be looking at? I am reading about all sorts of battery problems on cars that aren't too old and having to drop by 5k or so for a new battery.
3. Regarding the last question. Have the battery "issues" been resolved in the newer models? If so, when did the issues get resolved? I expect the battery to last more than a few years if I'm going to have to pay 5k or more to replace it.
4. Any other info I need to know?
Thanks in advance!