My 2012 Leaf has been a great "suburban" vehicle. Easily gets me around the neighborhood, in to town (Houston) and back and forth to work. Battery is down to about 51 amp-hrs, so has degraded, but still Ok for all EXCEPT a trip to a rural piece of property.
This property is little less than 100 miles away with half of it freeway driving (65 mph - all flat as a fritter). Plenty of charging time at the property, so only one way is necessary. Never need the heater, but will need A/C (minimal).
My preference is to trade my Leaf for another one that can consistently make the rural trip - and do it hopefully for 3-4 years before it degrades! I'd like to keep costs to a minimum, so the older body style is actually preferred - however the 30 kWh battery may be short on energy - especially if it degrades? I am not ready to lay out the big bucks for a brand new EV - too many options that appear to coming up in a couple of years.
BTW, range anxiety is not an issue for me - used to planning trips with the help of LeafSpy (knowing if I need to stop and do a minimal charge). I've actually made the trip - with a 4 hour stop at the local dealer half way - 3.3kW charger :mrgreen:
Any advice is appreciated.
This property is little less than 100 miles away with half of it freeway driving (65 mph - all flat as a fritter). Plenty of charging time at the property, so only one way is necessary. Never need the heater, but will need A/C (minimal).
My preference is to trade my Leaf for another one that can consistently make the rural trip - and do it hopefully for 3-4 years before it degrades! I'd like to keep costs to a minimum, so the older body style is actually preferred - however the 30 kWh battery may be short on energy - especially if it degrades? I am not ready to lay out the big bucks for a brand new EV - too many options that appear to coming up in a couple of years.
BTW, range anxiety is not an issue for me - used to planning trips with the help of LeafSpy (knowing if I need to stop and do a minimal charge). I've actually made the trip - with a 4 hour stop at the local dealer half way - 3.3kW charger :mrgreen:
Any advice is appreciated.