The Verge Leaf article

[loomis2]

It looks like one of the Verge writers is a Leaf owner and gave his thoughts on owning one.

http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/13/5695442/my-house-is-my-gas-station-and-so-is-yours

 

[TomT]

A lot of incorrect facts and science in his article, however...

It looks like one of the Verge writers is a Leaf owner and gave his thoughts on owning one.

 

[pkulak]

Don't read those comments, by the way. Just a bunch of people who think they're geniuses because they are the first to ever realize that a used Prius costs less than a new Leaf.

 

[KillaWhat]

"With a range of about 90 miles and an average charge time of 21 hours"

What are they charging with, the PV cell in the spoiler??
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

(and they are getting better range than I am)
Still love my car...

 

[dhanson865]

Don't read those comments, by the way. Just a bunch of people who think they're geniuses because they are the first to ever realize that a used Prius costs less than a new Leaf.

I've been watching the used prices of both and the two seem to be converging.

Used 2011 Toyota Prius I 52,969 miles $12,500 (with a stupid come on requirement that you finance 80% of purchase through dealer financing)
Used 2011 Nissan Leaf SL 49,432 miles $13,000

Given the lower cost per mile of the Leaf and the advantage of "refueling" at home I'd rather have the Leaf.

I'm thinking the Leaf will be cheaper than the Prius for the smart shopper in the near future.