leaftryer
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I know a retired person who needs a transportation car in the Los Angeles area to get groceries, visit the doctor and do various errands within a 20 mile range from home. They only have an 110V outlet to charge with and will not be able to afford getting a 220V outlet installed and then buying a 220V ESE.
I'm thinking a 2013 Leaf might be a good car for her, otherwise a 2011-2012 if she can't come up with enough money for even a bargain priced 2013. She cannot get financing.
If the car has a degraded battery showing less than 50 miles range, will it charge quickly to that range or will it take as long as charging a new battery to max capacity, but still only get this low range?
What kind of pricing in the LA area should we expect for a 2013 Leaf with typical mileage for that age? How about a 2012?
I don't think she will be able to deal with using public charging. If the car says it has 50 miles range, will it be safe to drive it 20 miles out from home and back (40 mile round trip) using the A/C or heat?
I'm thinking a 2013 Leaf might be a good car for her, otherwise a 2011-2012 if she can't come up with enough money for even a bargain priced 2013. She cannot get financing.
If the car has a degraded battery showing less than 50 miles range, will it charge quickly to that range or will it take as long as charging a new battery to max capacity, but still only get this low range?
What kind of pricing in the LA area should we expect for a 2013 Leaf with typical mileage for that age? How about a 2012?
I don't think she will be able to deal with using public charging. If the car says it has 50 miles range, will it be safe to drive it 20 miles out from home and back (40 mile round trip) using the A/C or heat?