ericsf
Well-known member
I think that opening the access hatch to the charging ports should be MUCH easier since it's by far the most common "maintenance" thing you have to do with the LEAF. Placing it next to the engine compartment door release which we never should have to open (I am still looking for the oil dip stick) seem really wrong to me. With a LEAF you have to open this hatch at least 3 times more frequently than you'd need to open the gas hatch on a typical 300 mile range car so it should be 3 times easier right?
So far my experience is that everytime I walked out of to recharge I found myself standing in front of the car thinking "how come this thing is closed...oh duh.". I admit it's a bit my fault too: The same happened to me at the gas station many times in my previous life and I've only got the LEAF for 3 days so I probably need to get the new routine in my brain. But considering how often we'll have to open this thing don't you think it could be improved (like a button on the remote or something...)
What's the point of locking it anyway? It's not like people are going to be able to suck electricity from it right?
PS: That's the thing that bothers me the most so far so no need to tell how happy I am with this car!
So far my experience is that everytime I walked out of to recharge I found myself standing in front of the car thinking "how come this thing is closed...oh duh.". I admit it's a bit my fault too: The same happened to me at the gas station many times in my previous life and I've only got the LEAF for 3 days so I probably need to get the new routine in my brain. But considering how often we'll have to open this thing don't you think it could be improved (like a button on the remote or something...)
What's the point of locking it anyway? It's not like people are going to be able to suck electricity from it right?
PS: That's the thing that bothers me the most so far so no need to tell how happy I am with this car!