The above post is SPAM. The solar panel on the Leaf SL isn't going to provide any measurable range - it barely manages to keep the 12 volt accessory charged when in full sunlight for many hours. Get the SV.
USSValor said:I am considering the SV Leaf since I want to have the WINGS option available, but I'm curious to know the actual benefit that the Photovoltaic solar-panel rear spoiler provides on the SL model. I read that it's purpose is to power the car's accessories and not the car battery.
Does anyone know if the Photovoltaic top Solar Panel Maintenance rear spoiler provides any benefit to the range of the car?
I personally like to listen to the radio while driving and having the AC turned up all the way in the summer and the heat in the winter (I live in TX).
Stanton said:One of the reasons I did NOT get an SL was the solar panel. It didn't feed the traction battery and I felt I could get a better 12v battery down the road if I really wanted it (and I did--see my sig); I also figured it would be more trouble than it's worth if it was ever cracked or damaged. The other reason was I didn't want QC (at that time you had to get an SL to get QC).
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