Recent content by bwallach

Where do I get all these numbers from?

Well, for what its worth, I am now charging to 80%. Don't know if it will make any difference, but don't want to lose any more bars right now. Not easy to figure how to even do this. You would think I would have figured this out after 4 years of ownership (LOL). So I set up a timer for 2pm-2pm...

* I drive mostly locally a few miles each day. Some days just 5. Other days 10-20. * Always in Eco mode. * Very rarely on Highway/freeway (above 60 mph). * I charge every 2-3 days (220 v charger in garage) * I charge to 100%. The LEAF is so limited as is that it never made any sense to me to...

So I just lost my 1st bar this week. I have had my 2012 LEAF for 4 years this month. However, I only have 16,391 miles on it. A colleague that has the same model/year and twice the miles has yet to loose any bars. Go figure? I am in Chicago (so colder climate).

Hmm..not sure about that. According to my conversations with Tesla owners the reduction in "actual" range (due to the various things cited) is SIGNIFICANTLY less. I know the Model S is in a different league with bigger battery options and much higher price tag, but somehow they figured out how...

Thanks

Well, they are both bad. And 2017 is too far away. That's too bad.

Ok, how long before "actual" heat comes out of the vents (with the 2013)? As far as "pre-heating" or carwings, just not very convenient or a realistic option when hopping into the car to go to the drugstore for example.. How do you that? Do you mean buy a Tesla? Slowing down means the car no...

I have owned a LEAF (2012) for just about 3 years now. My 2 biggest issues with the car are detailed below. Does anyone know if there are any plans to address these in future models? Thanks! 1) Real world range. As some might be aware, the initial number Nissan gave on the LEAF was 100 miles...

My driver seat is "creaking".. 2012 model. Less than 7k miles. 1st owner. Anybody have similar experience?

More competition is coming: http://www.web2carz.com/autos/news/2291/bmws-i3-electric-car-hits-the-ground-running" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; This will be good for us LEAF owners.

They are everywhere.

I am seeing 1-2 per day now around the north shore. This is quite a dramatic development.

Nope. That information was not made available to me.

Thanks for the sentiment. Car was towed back to the dealer on Thursday. Only one EV guy at dealer who is at a seminar till Monday..still waiting for diagnosis..