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This is totally non-Leaf, but I have been so impressed by the knowledge and expertise on this forum, I though it was worth a try. I recently installed an air source heat pump (basically a split system-type air conditioner, with a reverse cycle heat pump) in a house in central Vermont It is...

I'm not really complaining because I'm not paying for them, and I certainly appreciate them, but I'm curious. Why does it take so long to put in new equipment? I've watched (actually I'm still watching) half a dozen new setups around me. Typically the equipment is in place pretty quickly...

Interesting story, and it looks like they have mostly Leafs from the pictures. The story also males a big thing about V2G, or vehicle to grid, allowing thecars to supply the grid when needed. Is the standard Leaf capable of this - can power flow both ways...

Does anyone know if this is available to the public 24/7? Thanks.

I'm staying at my in-laws for a few days. I've tried several outlets with the Nissan charger. One works perfectly all the time. But on two of them, regular duplex outlets, if I plug into one of the outlets I get the flashing green light and the car won't charge. If I plug it into the other...

I'm very happy with my Leaf. We use it far more than we expected to and it drives great. But I have had marginal success with commercial chargers. Overall, I'd estimate I have about a 50% success rate charging on the road. That is not very good for building confidence. Why is it so...

Heavy vibration from my fan, especially at high speeds. Maybe a mouse got inside? Does anybody know how to remove the fan, or access it to see what the problem is? Thanks.

It seems when I am coasting down a long, steep grade, the battery recharges awfully fast. I can practically see the percentage of charge going up. Is this "motor charging" more powerful than a Chademo? Can it charge at the same rate that it uses electricity?

As I was picking up my Leaf after having the heater repaired, the salesman told me they are installing a Chademo; should be done tomorrow. I'll post back after I try it in a few days. DeCourmier Nissan in Manchester, CT.

This morning the car preheated fine, I drove about 5 minutes with the heat off, then when I turned it on I had no heat. Ten miles later, after a stop and restart, I had heat. Turned it off after a while (to save electricity) and it didn't come back on until after another stop and restart...

Thinking of going to visit friends in Cohassett next weekend, about 94 miles. I don't think I'm ready to try that non-stop, but would like to try and take the Leaf. My wife says the ICE makes a lot more sense, and she's probably right, but I don't want to take the Leaf and prove her right by...

It is looking like building my own EVSE is the way to go. I'm perfectly comfortable putting together wiring and following instructions. I am not a computer person or electronic technician. My thought is to buy this kit from the Open EV Store...

I was at the Nissan dealer yesterday, and he mentioned that his charger is available 24/7, and they sometimes have Volts charge up there too. Wondering: Do all Nissan dealers have chargers? Are most available 24/7? Do they charge you if you didn't buy the car there? How about Chevy dealers?

Is this possible? Is it scam, aftermarket, something else? Ebay ad, from a dealer in Las Vegas,says: WE CAN OFFER TRACTION BATTERY REPLACEMENT TO A NEW ONE - NEVER USED FOR ONLY $1999 FOR THIS CAR make your offer for a car with NEW battery. This is the ebay page, the battery part is near...

We are due for a new vehicle soon, and I think it will be electric. Almost surely used, partly because the incentives here in Connecticut aren't very good. Also because it is much cheaper. We're considering the Volt too. Instead of reading the Sunday newspaper, I may just spend the day...