I am possibly purchasing a used 2013 leaf sv this saturday. The dealership is in St Louis. I will have full charge from St Louis, and will take it to Edwardsville IL where they have a level 2 charger. From there I will need to make it to Springfield IL.
So, to our address via pretty much entirely interstate is 72.2 miles from charger to front door of our home. Interstate speeds are 70 on the interstate.
There is another option though. There is a lower mph route. 75.5 miles that I could drive it at a slower pace.
Should I choose the alternative route? I don't think the Leaf will make the 70 mph interstate route since driving the interstate speed will take too much wattage/power.
So, what are those with any experience or those in the know, what are your thoughts? Will I make it home? Do I need to drive 55 or less?
So, to our address via pretty much entirely interstate is 72.2 miles from charger to front door of our home. Interstate speeds are 70 on the interstate.
There is another option though. There is a lower mph route. 75.5 miles that I could drive it at a slower pace.
Should I choose the alternative route? I don't think the Leaf will make the 70 mph interstate route since driving the interstate speed will take too much wattage/power.
So, what are those with any experience or those in the know, what are your thoughts? Will I make it home? Do I need to drive 55 or less?