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So in theory, as high temp will make more of a difference than SOC. If I charge to 100% each day for my commute, during the summer it would be better to set the timer to hit 100% early in the morning (say 4 or 5am) and sit at 100% for a few hours. Than my current habit of having the car finish...

Wouldn't even have to go the RFID route, many parking garages use a ticket validation system that works on this exact principle. Or just print a code at the bottom of each receipt they can punch into a number pad on the unit to cut down on waste, car washes have had this method for years.

I would check to see when you car actually finishes charging, the on board timer/estimator isn't the best. Depending on the charger you're using it can be off by several hours. On my 2013 S w/Charge package and the Bosch 30amp EVSE I have my charge time set for 10am, to leave at 7:10am. I...

Congrats! Welcome to the club.

There are a lot of options available for keeping total cost down. I installed the Bosch Power Max 30amp a few months ago (love it so far, was $560 all told on Amazon). I hired an electrician to just do the final hook up at the breaker and at the unit. I bought all of the supplies (wire and...

Hi Julie, I'm out in O'Fallon MO and commute 60 miles each day with the Leaf. The majority of that is highway driving. I drove the Leaf all winter but I'm a bit crazy and didn't really use the heat very often. Without using the heat (just seat/steering wheel heater) I would charge to 100%...

I've used the St. Charles Nissan DC a few times. They leave it "on" at night but have a lock in place over the charging plug. Sometimes they remember to lock it, sometimes they don't so in a pinch it *could* be available. They do have a few L2's that are available anytime, DC is supposed to...

I have the Bosch Power Max (30A) and have no issues with using the pre-heat function. I have seen it pre-heat both when I was still charging and when the car was at 100% already. I try to time both to be finishing at the same time from an efficiency standpoint, but the Leaf S charging timer...

I purchased the Bosch PowerMax 30amp (18' cord) from Amazon. Best price on it I found after looking for several weeks. I just checked and it is $565/free shipping (tax will depend on your location) Very happy with it so far, only complaint is that the on-board charge timer really...

That is true, while I do like that it is more efficient I'm thinking at around an average of $.10kwh throughout the year I'm not making back that $15 on the 20w savings from the thicker gauge before my lease is up (though as of now I plan on not backsliding to an ICE so I'll hit that payback...

Picked up my Leaf in November, loving it so far. "Slate" S O'Fallon MO (commute in to St. Louis)

My daily driver, have only had it since 11/1/13 but 90% of the time it is my daily. Only times I didn't take it were prior to getting my L2 put in and had to drive with the Wife if I didn't get a chance to charge enough for my commute. I do 60miles a day RT, only charge at home. While my wife...

Long time Lurker here. I ordered and just installed a Bosch PowerMax 30amp 18ft cord so figured I would share my experience. First ordering: I looked around for quite a long time trying to find options in stock and at a reasonable price (direct from Bosch you pay shipping and tax, EVwest is...

Appreciate the information and the offer! Finished up the move and have been traveling for work so haven't been back here in awhile. With the 2014's coming out I'll likely try and work some sort of deal in the next few months on a 13'. I've seen in this thread that Fuze is one of the better...

I am in the process of moving and will be buying a car shortly after (used to walk to work). I'll be out in O'Fallon driving to Lucas & Hunt off of 70 each day (a few miles past the airport). No charging stations at work yet, Google pegs the round trip at just under 60 miles. Given the...