DrPowell
Well-known member
The survey Nissan sent out yesterday was focused mainly on helping Nissan settle the details of their battery warranty, and pricing for an extended warranty option. Glad they asked us for input.
Haven't yet seen reaction about something Nissan said in the survey and did not ask about. Toward the end, they said on average to expect LEAF's battery to charge to 80% of capacity after five years, and 70% after eight years. I've seen more vague statements about this before, but this was the first time I saw it stated so clearly/specifically and it sharpened my focus on max range over time. Curious how others are reacting to what this means for them.
So here's the survey question I wish Nissan had asked us: Would 68 miles per day max range, after five years, require you to stop and charge during the day? If so, would you still buy? How would you answer?
Am saying 68 miles instead of 80 because it seems wise to de-rate quoted EV ranges by ~15%, partly because most people would want to drive with a little margin ("chance favors the prepared, dahling") and partly because assumptions baked into quoted max ranges by Nissan and Tesla are a bit unlikely (one passenger, no heat/AC with windows up, and relatively low average driving speeds).
Haven't yet seen reaction about something Nissan said in the survey and did not ask about. Toward the end, they said on average to expect LEAF's battery to charge to 80% of capacity after five years, and 70% after eight years. I've seen more vague statements about this before, but this was the first time I saw it stated so clearly/specifically and it sharpened my focus on max range over time. Curious how others are reacting to what this means for them.
So here's the survey question I wish Nissan had asked us: Would 68 miles per day max range, after five years, require you to stop and charge during the day? If so, would you still buy? How would you answer?
Am saying 68 miles instead of 80 because it seems wise to de-rate quoted EV ranges by ~15%, partly because most people would want to drive with a little margin ("chance favors the prepared, dahling") and partly because assumptions baked into quoted max ranges by Nissan and Tesla are a bit unlikely (one passenger, no heat/AC with windows up, and relatively low average driving speeds).