evnow
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Yes, SV (and esp. SL) start looking poor value In comparison to Bolt/Model 3 - IF range is the most important feature.TheJeebas said:So really, why not spend the $4120 extra for (the Bolt's) 88 more miles?..
I felt cramped and claustrophobic in Bolt - because the windshield is too close. Something like this is not easy to compare by looking at the dimensions.
Leaf makes sense if someone is happy with 160 miles of range - but need some extra features that are either unavailable in Bolt/Model 3 (heated steering wheel anyone ?) or too expensive.
But in general, I won't be surprised if S is the largest selling Leaf 2 trim (and SL sells just a few %).
BTW, your estimates are quite wrong. For eg. Model 3 (310) has 80 kWh battery.
PS : this is something we need to keep in mind. Marginal utility of an extra mile of range goes down as the range increases. 80 to 160 mile is very useful compared to 160 to 240. I'd not pay the same money to go from 160 to 240 compared to 80 to 160. This is obvious when you consider that the 80 miles is actually about 60 miles in winter and after just 45 miles we start seeing low battery warning. This is the reason I'd not spend $9k to go from base Model 3 to long range.