jfon101231
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I did some searching and didn't find these answers, so if they are out there I apologize in advance.
1) Is there a date when Nissan is expected to release the official EPA mileage ratings for all trims?
2a) What is the expected impact to (cold-weather driving) mileage/range due to the hybrid heater system in SL/SV?
2b) Is there a "sweet spot" temp range where this new heater would only really help out in temps between say 30-50*F and below 30*F it doesn't help, or would it help at all temps under 70*F for example?
I have a 76 mile round trip commute (about 45% 70mph highway, 45% 55 mph state routes and rest mixed), and the ability to L2 charge at work. I currently have a standard plug 240v outlet in the garage I use for an electric heater (and future use of welder etc.), but would prefer to charge mostly at work for economical reasons. I live in CT, which often sees winter temps in the 10-40*F range. I have a 2nd car (RWD) that I use mostly in warmer weather so the Leaf would be more the rainy day and winter weather car (from Nov-Mar). I'm trying to figure whether an S with the charger upgrade would be better, or stepping up to the SV in order to get the faster charger included (but no QC) and to also get the hybrid heater. Going to the SV would also give the following:
- Lack of QC port on standard SV compared to S plus the charger option doesn't impact me as there are none here in New England anyway, and we have my wife's ICE car to use for road trips
- aluminum rims, which should help range slightly compared to the steel on the S but no idea how much, hopefully EPA rating will shed some light
- cruise control - not a deal breaker, but an annoyance as I do use it every day
- B mode for more regen - probably not something that will effect me much as most driving is flat and not too many traffic lights
- better stereo/pandora link/bigger display/Nav/Carwings - probably could live without since this will mostly just be a commuting car for myself 5 days a week, but many of these will come in handy if it gets used on the weekend as my wife/daugther love Pandora (think lots of Justin Bieber), to relieve some potential range anxiety by pre-heating in winter and having charging stations easily searchable.
Do wish the SV had the LED headlights, but no way its worth the cost. The MSRP for an SV is about $1720 more than an S plus the charger option, and trying to determine if its worth it to upgrade... I plan to lease (so I can easily upgrade to a new model in 2-3 yrs), so resale value isn't really a consideration.
Any comments/thoughts/suggestions welcome!
Thanks, Jeff
1) Is there a date when Nissan is expected to release the official EPA mileage ratings for all trims?
2a) What is the expected impact to (cold-weather driving) mileage/range due to the hybrid heater system in SL/SV?
2b) Is there a "sweet spot" temp range where this new heater would only really help out in temps between say 30-50*F and below 30*F it doesn't help, or would it help at all temps under 70*F for example?
I have a 76 mile round trip commute (about 45% 70mph highway, 45% 55 mph state routes and rest mixed), and the ability to L2 charge at work. I currently have a standard plug 240v outlet in the garage I use for an electric heater (and future use of welder etc.), but would prefer to charge mostly at work for economical reasons. I live in CT, which often sees winter temps in the 10-40*F range. I have a 2nd car (RWD) that I use mostly in warmer weather so the Leaf would be more the rainy day and winter weather car (from Nov-Mar). I'm trying to figure whether an S with the charger upgrade would be better, or stepping up to the SV in order to get the faster charger included (but no QC) and to also get the hybrid heater. Going to the SV would also give the following:
- Lack of QC port on standard SV compared to S plus the charger option doesn't impact me as there are none here in New England anyway, and we have my wife's ICE car to use for road trips
- aluminum rims, which should help range slightly compared to the steel on the S but no idea how much, hopefully EPA rating will shed some light
- cruise control - not a deal breaker, but an annoyance as I do use it every day
- B mode for more regen - probably not something that will effect me much as most driving is flat and not too many traffic lights
- better stereo/pandora link/bigger display/Nav/Carwings - probably could live without since this will mostly just be a commuting car for myself 5 days a week, but many of these will come in handy if it gets used on the weekend as my wife/daugther love Pandora (think lots of Justin Bieber), to relieve some potential range anxiety by pre-heating in winter and having charging stations easily searchable.
Do wish the SV had the LED headlights, but no way its worth the cost. The MSRP for an SV is about $1720 more than an S plus the charger option, and trying to determine if its worth it to upgrade... I plan to lease (so I can easily upgrade to a new model in 2-3 yrs), so resale value isn't really a consideration.
Any comments/thoughts/suggestions welcome!
Thanks, Jeff