I had no idea they were $28K!! I don't know much about the Nissan Leaf since I've never given it any attention, let alone done any study on it. That's helpful to know, thanks for posting video on it. The Nissan Leaf and other Nissan electric vehicles, unlike and other EVs, do not catch fire.... the only information I had.
Great car if youre just looking for basic transport,dont have lots of money,live and work in a big city. However. This biggest thing about the Nissan Leaf and other Nissan EVs is they simply dont catch fire,unlike teslas,chevys,hyundais and some other EVs.
I commute about 130miles each day for work. I would be pushing it if i got the base model with the small battery. I'm trying to find a affordable electric vehicle with enough range to go to work and also some side stops if i must do them. Right now i am spending around $800/ month on gas for my car. It i get a electric car it will cost me $0 to charge since i have solar at home.
No battery temperature management and no heat pump makes leaf the cheapest choice among the competition. The cheapest one with those features are at least $12k more.
@@benchoflemons398 IIRC, SV+ and SL+ have a heat pump. S, SV, and S+ do not. I believe same division applies to heated seats and steering wheel. but please check specs for most reliable info.
@@rogerlevy2160 Do you guys know what is the deal with the adjustable depth in the steering wheel? A lot of videos complain about that missing and I don't know what S, SV and SL are but I guess they are tje same as Visia, Acenta, C-Connecta, Business 360 and Tekna are with the E+ variants.
Hey Nolan. Hope all is Great! Thumbs Up in the video. I see your climbing your way to 100K SUBS buddy. Just don’t forget us small people when you’re BBQing with Elon Musks in Space.
@@PrimeAutotainment I know it’s your channel and you probably are already familiar with what is working for a few other Tubers. Bringing their wives and babies/children to a few videos getting their takes on the vehicle or read a few of the specs. Now, I know it’s not for everyone. But I see what is taking place on the other channels and they were in a growth rut. But now they are screaming a lot faster with subscriptions and comments with the family inclusion. I would guess many viewers like myself who do not watch any TV look forward to familiar faces on UA-cam like extended family.
@@gene978 sounds like Evie and Micah. That probably appeals to young couples. I like seeing only 1 person and don’t like when they bring in extended family it starts feeling gimmicky, but that’s just me. I’m a young single guy. But like you say it’s worth trying if a guy feels like he is struggling to gain subscribers. I feel like if I was doing a channel I wouldn’t be so focused on growth. Whatever happened happened. Especially you have a traditional 9-5 and like that. Some spouses are reluctant to be on their spouses channel too. But to each his own. And like you I see it generating energy on those channels to bring in a spouse when a channel grows stagnant. I think a major issue nowadays is everyone and their brother wants to quit their job and create a new tech or car review channel. I can’t keep up. It’s like real estate now. All of these mediums are super saturated. There is room for everyone but I think that makes the share of the pie smaller and smaller. I’m sticking with Nolan and 2-3 other auto review channels.
Why does Nissan still use chademo ? They don't pay attention to the comments section? I had a 2017 Leaf. Loved the original bodystyle. The 2023 coming is an improvement, but the chademo has to go !
Oh wow I never knew they cost $28!! I figured that price would get the top trim. I’m ignorant on Nissan Leaf tho I’ve never given one a thought much less research. Good to know.
They do because they don't have good battery cooling management in fact they don't really have any active cooling for it. as a result the battery begins to heat up and kill the battery.
2016 leaf with a 30kwh battery you'd probably be looking at 70-80 mph from my experience driving one. Much more if you drop down to 60. So adjusting Regarding battery degradation, they're warrantied for 8 years and so far have notice no degredation at 6 years so wouldn't listen to the other guy. So adjusting proportionally, the 39kwh model you'd expect ~100 miles out of it and the 59 kwh model you'd be expecting 160 or so. Of course, this is at constant 70 mph so real world journey range would be much longer.
In the week I drive it..my commute is around 25 miles and typically 55-70 mph mostly highway….in that 25 mile span I would usually use around 35 miles if range; however, on a 30 mile trip going 75-80 with a strong cross wind..it used a whopping 85 miles of range lol
Rare as hen's teeth, and dealers are NOT even taking orders for new cars. The allocations are miniscule, and even used ones (when available) are going for a premium. Yes, you can buy a 24kwh unit, but who wants a car that gives up in less than 80 miles?
I'd be happy to consider this, but not when dealerships are charging thousands over MSRP... they're taking the tax credit from us and giving the Nissan company name a black eye...
Hello, You have some affiliate links to automotive tools. How can we contact you if we want to ship stuff to you to test? PS : I am working for a car diagnostic device company.
To be accurate, in 2021 there was usually a $7.5K factory incentive available and since no trim dropped by that much, the 2022 prices are a net increase. There was an exception in Sep 2021 when a $3K incentive was offered on the new '22s, but that dripped to $1K in Oct and then disappeared, finally to give way to MSRP+ prices. I lucked out and bought in Sept '21 (with an additional $800 dealer discount) but personally would not pay an MSRP+ price now for an EV with CHAdeMO DCFC and no battery thermal management.
Looks like a nice car...until you open the back hatch and you only get this little hole to put stuff in. Glad we got the Niro, the space in back is actually useable.
@@brad4527 I don’t pick the cars. I get random vehicles to do reviews on. I review an EV just like I review trucks and SUVs. Believe me man, I prefer the others lol
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I had no idea they were $28K!! I don't know much about the Nissan Leaf since I've never given it any attention, let alone done any study on it. That's helpful to know, thanks for posting video on it. The Nissan Leaf and other Nissan electric vehicles, unlike and other EVs, do not catch fire.... the only information I had.
There're countless used Nissan Leafs for sale here in Britain, its the cheapest way to get into a full electric car.
Great car if youre just looking for basic transport,dont have lots of money,live and work in a big city. However. This biggest thing about the Nissan Leaf and other Nissan EVs is they simply dont catch fire,unlike teslas,chevys,hyundais and some other EVs.
Good luck finding a dealer who actually has one & who isn't doing "market adjustments" or "protection packages".
Such a shame.
Omg yes. Those $1750 protection packages that buy you some film for the hood and such. I never buy those things.
Awesome, awesome, awesome review Nolan.
Great Review!!! Thank u
Thanks!
Good luck getting one for MSRP though!!!!
🤡
I commute about 130miles each day for work. I would be pushing it if i got the base model with the small battery. I'm trying to find a affordable electric vehicle with enough range to go to work and also some side stops if i must do them. Right now i am spending around $800/ month on gas for my car. It i get a electric car it will cost me $0 to charge since i have solar at home.
Bolt EUV $27k 247 kile range
It's going to cost to charge if you ever go on a road trip.
I own a Leaf. There are much better options.
Depends on intended use.
Same here. It lacks CCS charging port and active thermal management on the traction battery.
No battery temperature management and no heat pump makes leaf the cheapest choice among the competition. The cheapest one with those features are at least $12k more.
The SL+ reviewed in the video has a heat pump. Non + versions do not have heat pump.
@@benchoflemons398 IIRC, SV+ and SL+ have a heat pump. S, SV, and S+ do not. I believe same division applies to heated seats and steering wheel. but please check specs for most reliable info.
@@rogerlevy2160 Do you guys know what is the deal with the adjustable depth in the steering wheel? A lot of videos complain about that missing and I don't know what S, SV and SL are but I guess they are tje same as Visia, Acenta, C-Connecta, Business 360 and Tekna are with the E+ variants.
@@xezzee The steering wheel in my '22 S+ telescopes with about a 2 inch range.
Hey Nolan. Hope all is Great! Thumbs Up in the video. I see your climbing your way to 100K SUBS buddy. Just don’t forget us small people when you’re BBQing with Elon Musks in Space.
Thank you sir, all is well here. It’s a slow climb but we’re getting there lol. I appreciate your support! 👍
@@PrimeAutotainment I know it’s your channel and you probably are already familiar with what is working for a few other Tubers. Bringing their wives and babies/children to a few videos getting their takes on the vehicle or read a few of the specs. Now, I know it’s not for everyone. But I see what is taking place on the other channels and they were in a growth rut. But now they are screaming a lot faster with subscriptions and comments with the family inclusion. I would guess many viewers like myself who do not watch any TV look forward to familiar faces on UA-cam like extended family.
@@gene978 sounds like Evie and Micah. That probably appeals to young couples. I like seeing only 1 person and don’t like when they bring in extended family it starts feeling gimmicky, but that’s just me. I’m a young single guy. But like you say it’s worth trying if a guy feels like he is struggling to gain subscribers. I feel like if I was doing a channel I wouldn’t be so focused on growth. Whatever happened happened. Especially you have a traditional 9-5 and like that. Some spouses are reluctant to be on their spouses channel too. But to each his own. And like you I see it generating energy on those channels to bring in a spouse when a channel grows stagnant. I think a major issue nowadays is everyone and their brother wants to quit their job and create a new tech or car review channel. I can’t keep up. It’s like real estate now. All of these mediums are super saturated. There is room for everyone but I think that makes the share of the pie smaller and smaller. I’m sticking with Nolan and 2-3 other auto review channels.
Why does Nissan still use chademo ? They don't pay attention to the comments section? I had a 2017 Leaf. Loved the original bodystyle.
The 2023 coming is an improvement, but the chademo has to go !
To my understanding, eco mode turns off the rear axel motor.
Are the advertised range estimates the max you can get with eco or regenerative mode?
I drove down from San Jose and the computer toke me I was pace to do 300 miles! So under promise over deliver. I was going 55 cruise control though
Oh wow I never knew they cost $28!! I figured that price would get the top trim. I’m ignorant on Nissan Leaf tho I’ve never given one a thought much less research. Good to know.
Yeah they dropped the price quite a bit…but the top trim still gets spendy even though the price dropped on that too
I've looked at several used Leafs. They seem to have really bad battery degradation. Some of the ones I looked at had a range of less than 100 miles.
They do because they don't have good battery cooling management in fact they don't really have any active cooling for it. as a result the battery begins to heat up and kill the battery.
I'd like to know it's range at a maintained 70 mph?
2016 leaf with a 30kwh battery you'd probably be looking at 70-80 mph from my experience driving one. Much more if you drop down to 60. So adjusting Regarding battery degradation, they're warrantied for 8 years and so far have notice no degredation at 6 years so wouldn't listen to the other guy. So adjusting proportionally, the 39kwh model you'd expect ~100 miles out of it and the 59 kwh model you'd be expecting 160 or so. Of course, this is at constant 70 mph so real world journey range would be much longer.
In the week I drive it..my commute is around 25 miles and typically 55-70 mph mostly highway….in that 25 mile span I would usually use around 35 miles if range; however, on a 30 mile trip going 75-80 with a strong cross wind..it used a whopping 85 miles of range lol
Is it still an air cooled battery?
Rare as hen's teeth, and dealers are NOT even taking orders for new cars. The allocations are miniscule, and even used ones (when available) are going for a premium. Yes, you can buy a 24kwh unit, but who wants a car that gives up in less than 80 miles?
I'd be happy to consider this, but not when dealerships are charging thousands over MSRP... they're taking the tax credit from us and giving the Nissan company name a black eye...
Hello, You have some affiliate links to automotive tools.
How can we contact you if we want to ship stuff to you to test?
PS : I am working for a car diagnostic device company.
Too bad no battery cooling system
No one wants the smaller battery pack. The larger battery pack option should be the only offer at $28k!
And 3 months later no matter how many miles it's value increases to $18k.... Oh wait I think my math is off🤷
To be accurate, in 2021 there was usually a $7.5K factory incentive available and since no trim dropped by that much, the 2022 prices are a net increase. There was an exception in Sep 2021 when a $3K incentive was offered on the new '22s, but that dripped to $1K in Oct and then disappeared, finally to give way to MSRP+ prices. I lucked out and bought in Sept '21 (with an additional $800 dealer discount) but personally would not pay an MSRP+ price now for an EV with CHAdeMO DCFC and no battery thermal management.
Awesome
Is this car is fast if you’re a snail or a slug?
Disappointing on many levels, even their website is lacking and frustrating to navigate.
Looks like a nice car...until you open the back hatch and you only get this little hole to put stuff in. Glad we got the Niro, the space in back is actually useable.
So, not a luxury car nor a sports sedan. Seems like an economy car…oh wait!
Too old unless getting a used one. Much prefer Kona electric or Soul EV for slightly more space than the Kona
Better off getting the bolt. 247 range with euv at the same price and mine is only 3 weeks out. Nissan dealers are jackasses with this budget car.
you sided with biden /Brandon and his crap green right side.
now I'm taking you off my watch list!
Lol, I didn’t side with anyone or anything. This has nothing to do with politics regardless. I also don’t drive a hybrid or EV anyways..
@@PrimeAutotainment Then you should not have even done this video then
@@brad4527 I don’t pick the cars. I get random vehicles to do reviews on. I review an EV just like I review trucks and SUVs. Believe me man, I prefer the others lol
@@EpicDrew15 he’s and idiot looking to pick a fight. He needs to get a hobby
Why so bitter? I’m sure you’ll be missed.