Having a great experience with my 2012 Leaf - new battery about 2 years ago and meets my "commuter" needs very well. ~58 aHrs currently
Considering upgrading to a 2017 SV/SL for the following reasons:
- I'd like to be able to get to my rural property on one (or close as possible) charge - essentially 100 miles of highway driving one way. I now have to take an older Suburban (and use over 10 gallons of gas!)
- A level II (240 VAC) charge station is available mid way, so with a 6.6kw charger, the wait is tolerable for me when the battery degrades. I have made the trip in my 2012, but with the 3.3 kw charger, it is NOT tolerable - especially with weekly/bi-weekly trips.
- The cabin is set up to level II charge and I always stay at least one night.
- Heat will likely never be required. A/C will in summer, but I keep the HVAC set at 77oF and I can still get ~4 miles/kWh average on this trip (2012)
- Should I consider a 2016??
- Finally, I want bi-directional protocols available in QC port and want to "experiment" with a V2H system at the cabin - I am told the 2013+ models have these protocols
I am willing to wait for the right deal - but probably not more than 3 months. Would appreciate any helpful advice - price, mileage, battery statistics, options, etc.
Considering upgrading to a 2017 SV/SL for the following reasons:
- I'd like to be able to get to my rural property on one (or close as possible) charge - essentially 100 miles of highway driving one way. I now have to take an older Suburban (and use over 10 gallons of gas!)
- A level II (240 VAC) charge station is available mid way, so with a 6.6kw charger, the wait is tolerable for me when the battery degrades. I have made the trip in my 2012, but with the 3.3 kw charger, it is NOT tolerable - especially with weekly/bi-weekly trips.
- The cabin is set up to level II charge and I always stay at least one night.
- Heat will likely never be required. A/C will in summer, but I keep the HVAC set at 77oF and I can still get ~4 miles/kWh average on this trip (2012)
- Should I consider a 2016??
- Finally, I want bi-directional protocols available in QC port and want to "experiment" with a V2H system at the cabin - I am told the 2013+ models have these protocols
I am willing to wait for the right deal - but probably not more than 3 months. Would appreciate any helpful advice - price, mileage, battery statistics, options, etc.