So happy this EV is working out so well for you Kenneth. I love the fact that the movement is growing and that the truth is getting out to people that driving an EV is a very positive and fun experience. Happy trails and enjoy a fun summer of more EV miles in what I hope will be a warm and wonderful season.
Hi D R-K, as always thanks for your continued support of my efforts here in the wonderland that is UA-cam! Yes, more positive experiences and real life situations that get told to people is the best way to get more new interest for possible EV adoption! That is why I try to do a lot of public outreach and go to events to actually talk with people who are interested but really don't know if an EV could fit into their lives! EVs are not for everyone, but with the current and growing choices that are out, we can address a bigger marketplace than ever before. Thanks for the summer best wishes and same to you.
Hi Victor, thanks for watching as always and great to hear about your Kona! Yes, I think this patter of pretty well Zero Issues is going to resonate for most owners of EVs. Some may have a few small problems (like some of the Tesla products) but they can all get remedied.
Great video Ken. We're coming up on our 1st year with our Model 3 on June 11. We've had our 2012 Leaf since April 2016 and even with a full charge on that being just 60 miles, it still serves my grandson very well for his needs around town.
Thanks for watching and for feedback/comments. That is great on your M3, wow a year already too! Time flies! Perfect for your grandson use case. Same with me (no grandkids yet - whew not ready for that), a great use case for my wife or daughter in a few years as I'll probably get a second BEV in 3-5 years and pass down my Leaf to one of them. It's great to keep these in the family so many can take advantage of zero emissions!
If you haven't tried it yet, the Nissan Connect route - finder on the web via PC gives you even more route options and more detailed charge estimates - you can input the temp of your trip, whether you're using HVAC, whether you'll drive at normal, faster, or slower speed, whether you'll charge on route (and whether to filter for only ChadeMO, or include Level 2), choose waypoints, and once it's calculated a route, see elevation graphs of it, and if you mouse-over the route see an estimated charge level for that segment. If you don't like the charger choices it makes, you can manually select some and it will calculate charge time to 80% for them. Then once you're satisfied with the route, you can export it to your car.
Hi Walter, thanks for watching and for your situation. I'm pleased to hear that you want to get a BEV and that is my main passion for doing what I do. Whether it's a Leaf, Ioniq, Model 3 or any other. The main thing is get something with a Plug. Full electric is the best if you can, but I know that PHEVs provide a good option for many as well. The Ioniq is a great car too, we did look at that when we were shopping around last year. My wife loved the seats and interior more than the Leaf. I liked the versatility of the Leaf better as it has more space for use. You go with what works best for your driving needs, ergonomics and budget. Best of luck and I'd love to hear what you end up getting! You can always email me, show email contact info is at the end of every episode.
Great video. I'm a proud owner of leaf 40 kwh. Once I slept in the car and it was nice and worm and it didn't use to much battery during the cold winter night. The only thing I didnt like was that there is no way to turn off the rear lights if you have the heater on and you are sleeping in the car. Cheers
Can't complain about the solid build of my used '12 Leaf. After getting the battery replaced via warranty, it finally lost its first capacity bar....after 37,000 miles (~59,500km). Much better than the original battery that lost 4 capacity bars in 43,000 miles (~69,000km). Don't forget that the regen braking helps warm up the battery as well, another plus in winter.
Thanks Mark for watching and for your comments and experiences! Wow that is great to hear about your '12 Leaf. The warranty is a big deal for me and that is why I am not worried at all about my battery pack. If it degrades faster than it should, then I'll be covered under the warranty. So why worry about it! You are correct, the regen does help somewhat to warm up the battery in winter. Thanks again Mark for being one of the early adopters as it was a much riskier time back in '12 when you took the plunge! Appreciate you doing that!
Nice update! Good to see all is going well with your Leaf. I am having same experience with my 2018 Leaf, i have put 22,750 miles on mine I am also coming up on a year in a couple months. I have had 0 issues with mine. I live in NE US so the cold also affected my Leaf, i don't have a garage but i do keep it plugged in and use the timer to pre-warm the car before i leave for work. No way to charge at work so i feel the range drop more coming back from work, never had issue with getting back even on the coldest nights (I work nights). I have a plan if i ever have range issue in winter on my way home i have 1 lvl 3 and 2 lvl 2 chargers that i have access to if needed. Keep up the great shows i love watching them. :)
Hello Steven, thanks for watching and for your feedback/comments. Glad to hear your Leaf is holding up well too. Yes, the preconditioning for outside parking in winter months is key and good that you can plug it in at these times! Good to always have a plan for other chargers so you are not stranded. However as a last resort, Nissan also offers free 3-year roadside assistance so that is a fall back plan for me if A or B does not work! Thanks for enjoying my shows and keep me informed of how your Leaf continues to work over this next year!
Good review Ken as always. I own the 2018 40kWh Tekna Model and mine has also been trouble free. I have covered a little over 16000 miles (over 25000 kilometers). I rapid charge my car nearly every day in the 8 months I've owned it and I am currently at 168 Rapid Charges and 297 L1/L2 charges which is about 150 fast charges, and a state of health of 94.53% as reported by Leaf Spy. This is significant in bursting the myth that Rapid Charging frequently degrades your battery faster in any notable manner. I did feel cheated though by Nissan when their announced range of over 200 miles just before launch did not quite match up to reality. Saying that, 150 miles ( here in the UK ) is plenty in range. My worst winter range in about 0°C was 110 miles (177km) and my best in about 20°C weather has been 146 miles (234 km) driving at an average speed of about 50 mph.
Thanks David for watching and for sharing your Leaf experiences so far! Also congrats for getting and EV! Great to hear you are loving your Leaf too and no issues. If you are at FCL this weekend, find me and say hi!
@@EVRevolution Thanx very much Ken... Will not be at FCL this year, hope I will be there at 2020 though. Will be watching your take on it for this year.
Hi Leslie, thanks for watching. Yes in NA it was called "Jade Frost" and in Europe it was called "Spring Cloud" Not sure about Europe, but in NA Nissan has discontinued this color option for the MY2019. Was not popular enough, but that is why I got it!
I'm thinking of talking my mom into getting one since they seem well made and dependable. I've had a Bolt for about a month and a half now and I'm in love with it
Thanks for watching and instead of "talking your mom into one", you just need to find out what her driving habits and needs are, if she can home charge and if this vehicle would work for her. The good thing is there is a lot more choice and this grows every year, so if it is a good fit for her, then great.
@@EVRevolution She wants an EV like I have! Her only concern is their reliability really. Though I should probably look at stuff with more range than the Leaf Plus
@pootispiker2866 Great, sure there are more range offerings than the LeafPlus, and CHAdeMO for a fast-charger plug could be an issue for her, if she decides to travel longer distances. However, it is still a great BEV and one worth looking at for low costing. For reliability, it's safe to say that pretty well all BEVs offered today are great and I would expect them to operate fine for at least 10 years. All OEMs offer battery pack warranties of 8 years/100,000 miles (160,000 kms) with some even higher. With less moving parts and a simpler vehicle, they will last as long as a new ICEV today. The only caveat for the Leaf is that if one would do a lot of Fast Charging, like a few times a week, then I would not recommend this as it could degrade the battery capacity faster since the Leaf's have no thermal management system. Otherwise, it's not a problem. My uncle is retired, has a 2018 40kWh Leaf SL, with only 4,500 kms on it, and only charges it via 110/120V plug in his condo parking spot. He still has 100% battery charge at same range as when the car was new, and it now 5 years old. So it depends with the Leaf. Any other questions, please feel free to email me at EVRevolutionShow@gmail.com.
Thanks for the great video update Kenneth. Our 2018 40kw Leaf has completed 21000 flawless miles here in the UK. Super quiet with no rattles or squeaks. It is just a great car. It’s our first EV and I don’t think we would ever go back to owning an ICE vehicle.
Thanks Pastie, appreciate you watching and the feedback! Great to hear on your 2018 Leaf. I feel exactly the same about mine! Oh and I'm close to 29,000kms now!
Thanks for sharing! Its cool seeing all your numbers. My 2015 Leaf has the same bump regen cutoff. It also does the same thing when I'm braking going around a sharp corner. Good stuff, Kenneth!
Great video and review. And this helped me with my decision last year to upgrade my 2015 to a 2019 SV. I've had it for over a year now and love it.. Possibly more than my 2015, which was my first EV car. Lots of great upgrades on this new car. They made it even more usable. I opted for the tech and all weather packages so that I could enjoy the Pro Pilot Assist and Heat Pump. Great combination for a car I plan to keep for several years.
Thanks for this interesting, honest, 1-year review of your Leaf. Very informative and thorough. Nice work, as always! Btw, I like the bike rack and hitch! (And the humourous ending! :)
Hello and thanks for watching! Sorry but not from me. I sold my Leaf in 2020 and purchased a Tesla Model 3 LR. We loved the Leaf and had no issues with it! However, I am in sales and need longer range so went with the most I could get in 2020. I did do a final review/op-ed piece on an Episode in the summer/fall of 2020 you can check out. However, the Leaf ran great and gave me no issues, was sad to see it go but we went from 3 vehicles (1 BEV, 2 ICEVs to 1BEV and 1 ICEV) - got rid of a tailpipe!
I also have a 2018 Leaf with about 23,000 miles in 16 months. Planning to sell it this fall and purchase the 2019 e +. I always lease but I might just keep the 2019. Planning to put 16 tires instead of 17, with the heat pump hopping to get a epa ~ range of about 250 miles
Hi Phil, thanks for watching and for your feedback and comments. That is great, you are really using your Leaf! Good for you if you can get into the e+. I think that is Nissan's sweet spot entry into this market that will check a vast majority of boxes for those willing to spend more than on the 40kWh version. I don't think you will be disappointed and maybe I might see myself in one, in 3-5 years. I tend to keep my cars for 8 years or so, so if I get something in a few years with a bigger battery, my current Leaf will be then used by my wife or daugther as their primary.
Love your review. I also have a 2018 Leaf that just turned a year old. Like you there have been zero problems. Living in Florida there has been no issues with the E-pedal disengagement. I regularly get 180 miles range at 100% charge. Most charging is done air fast chargers since Nissan provides free charging for 2 years in the USA. The range is more than enough for my needs, so I have no desire to have a bigger battery. I positively love owning and driving this car. No way would I go back to an ICE vehicle. My previous car was a 2015 VW GTI which was great, but electric cars are the way to go.
Hi Don, thanks for watching and for your comments/feedback! Glad you too love your MY18 Leaf! Yes it is very hard to go back to ICEV once you've had a fully electric car! Glad all is going well and thanks again for sharing your experience!
Waite until battery degradation and we will talk,180 miles will turn into 140 miles and so on. I know ev is the furore, but right now the range is not there, unless one wants to spend 50K+ for a Tesla!
Hello and thanks for watching! Appreciate your feedback. Hope you decided to join the Revolution and would love an update once you have had some time to drive around!
Thanks for the work which went into this, Kenneth. It's a useful reference video. At about 18:25, it's worth noting that some finance companies have built-in penalty clauses for early payment. They want their pound of flesh.
Thanks RWB, appreciate you watching and for the feedback. Yes that is sometimes correct, better to check if one can pay something off earlier without penalties, and if so what the costs are compared to continuing on with the finance at the rate purchased. Do the math if one is in a position to take advantage of lowering overall purchase costs. Our financier and most in Canada do allow for zero-penalty early payouts.
I own a 2011 Leaf, 150,000 klms. Cost of operation, electricty, 220v charger cost to be installed on the wall of the house, and a set of tires. Battery is down to 68% Replacement battery cost $13,000 plus tax. Buy the largest battery you can get your hands on. In 8 years at 80% capacity will be still have plenty of usage allowing you to get rid of the vehicle at 15+ years without being held to hostage by the car company(s). great reporting!
Hello and thanks for watching! Congratulations and thanks for joining the "EV Revolution"! I loved my Leaf SL and I am sure you will too, it's a fine BEV. Hope you subscribe to my channel!
Thanks for all your reviews, it helped me move on from a Subaru to a new Leaf Plus and I love it. Still can believe the money that I will save on gas alone. I wonder how the range will be on the cold Ottawa winter but not worrying too much as my commute is around 70km.
Hello Vesquam, thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback! I love hearing when people make the switch to electric, that is my ultimate goal. I'm also glad that I helped with your decision to get a Leaf (and the Plus)! I've not driven it yet but will have one in mid-June to try out. I may even look to do a road trip to Ottawa and back in it as I want to focus on the DCFC capabilities mainly. This car will be excellent for you and still offer longer trip capabilities more easily.
My 2014 I Nissan LEAF has Ben working fine I don’t take any long trips I’m commuting to work 10 miles each way 20 miles round-trip in the winter here just north of Chicago I love my Nissan leaf I am glad I made the switch to electric! I hope everybody else well soon🚐⚡️🔌🔋👍😎
Glad it was helpful and I really appreciate you watching and providing feedback! I loved my Nissan Leaf and only upgraded to a Model 3 Long Range last year due to my work requirements. I need much longer ranges, especially in the cold Canadian winters we get here in which the Leaf could certainly handle, but with many more charging stops for longer road trips. It is a great vehicle and the Leaf Plus may be a better option now for additional range!
Nice review, good to hear. Funny that I got to pick up my Ioniq yesterday, so starting my bev days exactly a year later from you. I got a good deal on a 28kwh after they annouced the 38kwh, which should cover my daily needs just fine even in winter. :)
Hi Xiziz, many thanks for watching and for your feedback/comments. Hey that is great you got a BEV - fantastic! Yes the 28kWh Ioniq is a great deal right now as I just spoke with someone yesterday who got one here in Ontario area at a really good price. Same thing, that car is perfect for their range and use case needs. Glad it works for you and you will be very happy with it. Thanks for joining the Revolution!
The only other thing I've really had not work was route trace. It's strange - the setting is there, even one for how far apart it displays the dots indicating where you've been; but on or off, no dots appear on the map as I drive. I asked about it when I was at the dealership, and they couldn't fix it, which was a bit disappointing. edited to add: I also get spurious security alerts triggered even when I have the key on me, but that's not something that causes problems since they're just texts and e-mails.
I have a 2018 Nissan Leaf SV. Your videos are a big help, in many ways! I've won a couple of arguments with just one video: this one. You certainly are a convincing fellow! :D
Hello David, much thanks for watching and for also being part of the "Revolution" with your Leaf BEV! Glad I provide some useful info and I certainly don't want to cause any arguments, but I do want to open minds to what EVs can offer!
The leaf have 3 major issues in my world. Lack of vertical adjustment of the steering wheel, your arms are almost fully stretched, I find that really bad. Lack of active battery heating, and last the choise of chademo, at least here in europe is abit strange. CCS seems to be the standard, and all new charging stations only supports that. It has other minor "bad" things compared to the competition, but those are the major ones, and the ones, that makes it completly uninteressting for me. But glad, that you like your car :)
Hi Svik, thanks for watching and for your comments. With regards to my driving position, it's worked for me for over 40 years so not sure why you find that bad! Lack of active heating, not true the Leaf comes with a batter heater for cold climates. CHAdeMO, is not a problem in most areas but it is something to consider if for your region it may be a challenge to find this type of fast charging. As you say, it's uninteresting to you but not to me. My message is I am very glad that you seem interested in adoption of an EV into your lifestyle and if the Leaf does not interest you, then my hope is you look at the many other choices on the market and more coming soon. Base your needs on: - daily driving range needs (for the vast majority of your driving, what is your needed range, factor in colder months if you live in an area that suffers from this). - budget - stick within your budget and try to be as smart with your finances as possible - don't over extend yourself financially. - physical needs - the size of the vehicle, seat ergonomics for you the driver, other interior room needs (passenger room, boot space), etc. Buy what will do the job for your needs. Hope this helps!
It depends on where you live and your charger situation in my opinion. Me for example, I live in Edmonton. Most of the major malls have chargers. My commute to work is less than 10km and when I travel to Calgary, there is actually a quick charger halfway between Edmonton and Calgary. So for me I would need a EV that can travel 180 km @ 120kmph. And the 40kwh Leaf as well as the e-Golf and Ioniq could work for me.
I think it depends opon your subjective needs. Generally bigger battery is better because your day to day usage will put less strain on the battery pack and the extra range will open up your commute options should you need to change jobs. However there is a substantial difference in price. Just my personal opinion, buy used or lease, the 18s are already in the low 20s in value that hit from depreciation is massive. If you do buy make sure you pay for the gap insurance otherwise a accident that totals the car could leave you holding the bag on the difference.
I would have gotten the Plus if it had been available when I got mine, so same now. Like, for driving to Montreal from the GTA, with where the quick chargers are, I can't really do it in the depth of winter with my 40 kWh one without Level 2 charging. I did a test at -24 C with HVAC at 20 C, after pre-heating, and at 100 km/h went from 99%-16% in 84 km. I then went 3 km to a quick charger, plugged in at 14%, quick-charged to 80%, then went another 20 km and finished my journey with 64%. To be fair, the battery had been cold soaked at less than -15 C for three days prior. But keeping in mind that you'd normally only quick charge to 80% and for safety, start charging with a cushion in case the first charger you get to doesn't work, you're looking at 60-65% range between charges after the first one. 10 degrees C to more temperate temperatures are doable for that trip but colder than that and I'd look at alternatives. The other question is how important the features you'd get with the SL trim are. For example, for me, the Intelligent Around-View Monitor is definite plus.
Great use case example @Walter. Just be aware that you won't be able to get that range at that speed in the winter months with the 40kWh. For the vast majority of your uses, both of your interests will fit fine!
Thanks for this detailed review. Owners in Holland are claiming just 150 to 200 KMS of range one the 40kwh. You were getting 140 at -25c and like 270 at normal temps.
Hi and thanks for watching! Glad I could help and my 2 year is coming up soon! And yes, my range is about the same. On the highway at cold temps (below 0C), I'm seeing 40-50% range drop - 120-130kms all highway. City better than that. This summer, I should see my range go back up to 240+kms.
EV Revolution I am part of the Facebook owners group in The Netherlands. There the owners are seriously disappointed in the range. They are saying to expect no more than 200 KMS out of a 40kwh Leaf. Your review was very much different. I want to lease on of these but just don’t know if I want to be at a charger every 200 KMS.
You might want to check you total year costs and the resulting cost per km, you have deducted the expected FMV rather than add the drop in value over the year. So for example your year 2 cost should be 29600 (FMV at end of yr1) less 23000 (FMV at end of yr2) = 6,600 plus the other costs of 2170 = a total of 8,770 CAD.
Hello and thanks for watching, yes that does seem to be the correct format for years 2 -5 got it. The key is low TCO and my ROI was fast since I kept the initial costs down as low as I could plus paid it off fast.
ugh I have a 2001 Prius that does that same thing when you hit a bump the regen goes away. almost makes it feel like you're not braking at all lol. It's really annoying. but im assuming it has something to do with helping the car keep traction and control.
We're getting a 40kwh leaf on Wednesday. Really excited. Yours is the first video where I've seen the 'charge remaining' on the satnav. Is there a satnav maybe on Android where it will take you to charge stations automatically if it knows you don't have enough charge to make a journey? Great video getting me hyped 👍
Hello and thanks for watching! Congratulations on getting a Leaf this week and for joining the "EV Revolution"! Super stoked for you! Glad my video helped. I am unsure about Android as I don't use it, however I know that the Leaf does support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, however I'm not sure if they will route you to charge stations based on the Leaf's current SoC. I know in the Volvo XC Recharge I drove a few weeks ago, it uses an Android Google-based OS for it's system and working with Google Maps, did precisely that. You can check out my Episode on the XC 40 Recharge review to see it. The Leaf's built-in Sat Nav is pretty good. Not as flashy as others but still not too bad and it works. Nissan may have updated it a bit for the 40kWh version and you may want to inquire to your dealer (if you are buying new?) about the version of the SatNav and if it is up to date. Nissan may have added this feature along with waypoints and suggestions to route to chargers. I can't quite remember my setup. Best of luck and I'd love it if you sent me a pic of your new ride to post on a future episode! Email is EVRevolutionShow@gmail.com.
Hello Kenneth.....where did you get the boot organiser thing from???? That looks like a lifesaver and also closes in on the deep lip in the boot . Did you make it yourself, or bought it from somewhere...?? if you could share the info it'd be a huge help
Hello Arunava, thanks for watching. It's a genuine Nissan Accessory called Cargo Organizer. Cost about $250 which is high, however I do like it and even with it installed, with the back seats folded down I was still able to carry 8 tires/wheels. I like it as it creates a flat-floor aspect with the seats folded down. Other than the gap for the SubWoofer, the flat aspect is good for putting in long items and a bike, as an example. I may be getting my hands on a slightly used one which I may sell so if you follow my twitter, stay tuned on that. I may get one to sell in order to support a charity.
Thanks for the videos. I'm not sure I would want to risk my warranty coverage by putting on a trailer hitch - especially a Class II hitch. I have checked a several EV owners manuals and they all say that the vehicle is not rated for towing.
Hi Ronald, thanks for watching and for your question. Nope, handles fine with regen and if e-pedal is on or off, or in B Mode or thru normal set regen. You can review my Winter Driving Video for some observations there. Btw, I've driving front wheel drive cars since the mid-70's and never had an issue!
I love mine, I drive part time for GrubHub and Lyft and it works great for this.. I usually have about 50% battery left after a 4 hour run in the evening delivering food. I will say that when my Lease is up, (Yes I drive for GH and lease, Nissan has lowest over mileage in market at $0.15/mile) I wont be getting another Leaf if Nissan doesn’t switch to CCS.. Here in the US, it’s almost all CCS (Michigan) and doesn’t look like that’s going to change. I may go for a used Tesla Model S or 3 depending on used market pricing or a Kia Soul EV (I really love the new look).... I will really miss the e-peddle and ProPilot (use this a LOT with in-town start/stop traffic).. but I want to be able to go further with CCS stations.. :(
Hey much thanks Adrayven for watching and for your feedback/comments. Understand about charging infrastructure differences and you do need to consider your region and what's available the most. I get it. Yes, the e-pedal feature is really good. Your choices for next pics are all good ones and you won't go wrong with any of them. Best of luck!
I test drove a Leaf 200hp and I can honestly say that it was a wonderful car to drive. the only thing i do not like is the interior which feels very very old.
Thanks for watching and glad you liked your experience with an all-electric. Leaf interior is older feeling, but it does work very well. Hope you end up bringing an EV into your household.
Hi Jake, don't mind at all. Thanks for watching my show btw! Purchased from AutoEQ.ca. Since Canadian Site, don't have to pay customs/brokerage/duties. Shipping was reasonable as was price. Got the TorkliftCentral EcoHitch Class 2/3 2" receiver. Great ratings about the Ecohitch. Installed by Rack Attack Mississauga. They did a great job. I just took in the Hitch still in the box unopened and they installed it.
Can you get a better microphone or increase the volume.. so hard to hear you talk. Also, recently, I have Nissan LEAF 2017 and it seems yours also have an oval opening for the rear hatch, which makes it a smaller opening than a rectangular opening, like Kia Niro EV, so that you can bring large items, w/o scratching the hard plastic sides.
Hi Andrew, thanks for watching and for feedback. I've got a really good mic setup and no one else has complained about not being enough sound, so you may just need to turn up your volume! Glad to see you have a BEV as well. Yes the hatch opening is more oval than square, however it's pretty big and I've had no problem getting stuff in it!
@@EVRevolution I put in large furniture items that barely fit at the mid-point, but since it's so heavy, it lowers/slides down the hatch where the opening is smaller and I have many scratches on dents on the hard plastic of the opening , etc.. alas.. if you look at Kia Niro EV, you can see it's almost rectangular and of course a bigger opening top and bottom... As for my volume it's on full max.. and I've watch other UA-cam videos where people speaking or singing is loud enough on my computer... just an fyi.
Thanks Andrew again for the info and feedback. Don't know what to say about my volume, I increased the level in post to my normal -12db gain. I do this for all my shows and no one has complained. With regards to the Leaf opening, it is what it is and the Kia Niro EV is a bigger vehicle with more interior volume.
I just got. 2018 ev used , so far pretty good , torque on these cars is great - range not so much but you can charge during-off peak hours and fuel up for pennies . EVs are the future , hydrogen is fuel cell is next .
Hello Veronicca, much thanks for watching and that's great news on your used EV! Congratulations on joining the "Revolution"! Yes you are correct, the 40kWh Leaf Range is so-so, but for many it's well enough for everyday driving use cases. I really loved my 2018 Leaf but for my line of work (real job it IT Sales), I have a big geography to cover and really need the most range I can get, especially living in a cold-climate area (Southern Ontario, Canada). If the Leaf had 480kms of range and could DCFC greater than 175kW, I would have kept it for sure. And yes, it is pennies in most places to charge overnight (cost me $5 to get 400kms of range) and EVs are definitely part of the future. If Hydrogen fuelling could be made as plentiful as Petrol/Gas or EV chargers today for consumers, it would be a no-brainer. However, we are far behind in consumer-based FCEV adoption and BEV's are here and very capable now!
@@EVRevolution think of the steam age; we transitioned from steam to fossil fuels but it wasn’t immediate . Steam took a long time to build the infrastructure as did nuclear and oil. Hydrogen cars are already around though . Honda Toyota and Hyundai have those and they use hydrogen fuel cells- a technology used since the space age began . We have to develop a hydrogen infrastructure that could take another 75 to 100 years. In California we are seeing these cars - the hydrogen models out right now and they are refueling at stations in the LA area . Slow progress but hydrogen is the future .
Thanks for watching and for the question. True that BEVs do "chew" thru tires a bit more than regular vehicles due to the heavier weights and more powerful acceleration and torque. I can't give you a definitive rule of thumb on this as each tire wears differently, FWD vs. RWD vs. AWD setups, driving style, changing sets for the winter, etc. However, I would think in a general driving sense that tires will wear a bit sooner, maybe 10K less than rated. Best thing is to rotate tires frequently (if RWD or FWD) and use a good set of winter tires for that season. Being easier on the throttle will help as most importantly, proper inflation pressures and continuous checks. A good tire guage as well is an invaluable tool to show current thread depth, which should not be allowed to go below the recommended safety level.
@@EVRevolution Thank you for a very informative answer Sir! I think at this point choosing a EV should be primarily because one likes the style and ride. In my opinion most people(myself included ( are looking to save on gas,but from what I can see there are other hidden costs.(Higher rwhestation in CA) that may negate the fuel savings over time. I'm excited for the future and thank you to early adaptors who are blazing the trail for the 'Waite and see' folks(myself included)🙂
Hi Bill, thanks for watching. I don't have solar and our energy here in Ontario is all "clean". We have no coal. The vast majority is Hydro, Wind, Solar and still some Nuclear (we have 2 plants remaining still in operation).
I'm less than excited. An all electric RAV4 (gen 3) would be a huge success, if they could get 250+ mile range, 100kw+ dcfc speeds, and $40,000 price tag after fed rebate (~$47,500) sticker price. The partnership with Tesla for gen 2 probably wasn't the best idea.
HI Walter, have not seen this yet but unless it is a full BEV or PHEV, I am not interested in any hybrid (smart-charging nonsense) from them! Thanks for watching and I'll be sure to investigate this further.
I should elaborate. I'm not excited about another Toyota EV, because they don't have a great track record producing BEVs, their seeming disregard for BEVs, and that they're using an ICE vehicle as the platform. What is exciting? The potential for another EV on the road is most always a good thing. Toyota has APPARENTLY done some work with solid state batteries and maybe, just maybe, this will be implemented here (probably not). I still own a Corolla with close to a quarter million miles on it, it's been a great car, and I believe Toyota does a great job building cars overall. The CHr just doesn't "do it" for me. I stand by past comments, a more spacious vehicle would likely draw more interest. There are some cool things about the ICE version, but it's a quirky vehicle overall. Hope they do a good job with it and that it is successful.
@@EVRevolution thanks for the reply I'm looking for my first EV car. I travel from Milton to Kitchener everyday for work. Lol have range anxiety even though I don't even have the car yet
Hi John, would love to help you out with advise, if you have not purchased and EV yet. I don't sell cars nor really care if you get a Tesla (I am not motivated by Tesla referrals) or other, as long as its a good EV. If you want to send me an email to EVRevolutonShow@gmail.com, we can connect and I can offer some advise. Just need to understand your use case better.
Hi Rick, thanks for watching and glad to read you want to adopt and EV into your life! It's a hard answer for me to provide in a comment response, as I have a few questions for you first. Can you email me at EVRevolutionShow@gmail.com with your info, like daily driving use case, where you are located, if you have home charging/would install a L2, your max budget, ergonomics for you the driver, passenger and stuff needs, etc. Then I can make a better recommendation. Thanks, Ken
Hi Kenneth, thanks for a very informative excellent review. Can you explain the type of driving you were doing when you got your best range of 270km....was this city driving? mixed? what speeds were you doing? Thanks
Hello Eamonn, thanks for watching and appreciate your feedback and questions. My driving is a good mix of city and highway overall. I would say 60/40 split. I'm in IT Sales and my main coverage area is Southern Ontario, so I mainly drive around the Greater Toronto Area but get to Ottawa to the east and Windsor to the west. North to Barrie and a bit beyond. The 270 would have been pretty well city driving, in eco mode with e-pedal. Typically city speeds are avg. 60 kph and for highway, I try to keep it at 102kph max. Sometimes of course I'll go a bit quicker if I'm not worrying about range and if traffic is moving the same. My main style is defensive driving with safety in mind always. Hope this helps and with the summer months coming up, I hope to see close to 270kms again.
@@EVRevolution Thanks Kenneth. The Leaf 62kwh is to be released in the next few weeks here in Ireland but Nissan is looking for a hefty premium for the extra range pushing it into the same price bracket as the Model 3. I had the leaf 40kwh last year on a test drive for 24 hrs and really enjoyed it. I would have purchased it immediately but my darling wife has typical range anxiety....the extra cost for the 62kwh is not worth it considering the distances I travel each day. Keep up the good work with your informative videos!
Hi Ken, thanks for watching and great name btw! :) Nope, I love my 40kWh Leaf and my plan is always to keep our cars as long as we can. If anything, maybe a second BEV in the future, say 3-5 years from now. Plus my car is paid for and I don't want to get into another finance for awhile.
why dont you use apple carplay or android auto? google maps is far better than the on board nav. I combine that with abetterrouteplanner.com to plan my route
Hello and thanks for watching and for comment! To each their own...I don't need all that instant torque for everyday driving and my wife and daughter get car sick easy...so slow and steady it is!
@@EVRevolution oh I don't go wild believe me, but the eco just feels so unresponsive. I am very light on the throttle but with eco it feels like you have to be more heavy on the accelerator
The Leaf and all the other EVs prove once and for all that so-called “range anxiety” is really a stupid running theme in the world of electric cars! The EV is here to stay and rightly so!
Thanks for the sub and the feedback! Appreciate it! Yes I do this Channel to support the cause of EV adoption, but am also a realist so try to explain the news and benefits to people. I loved my Leaf as well, but did sell it to get a Tesla Model 3, which I had originally pre-ordered in April of 2016. Could not wait for the base model in 2018 when they were delivering to Canada, as our rebate provincially was going away so got the Leaf. Drove it for over 2 years with not an issue! Great car, I just needed more range for my real job in sales, where I have a pretty big area to cover here in Southern Ontario. Thanks for joining the "EV Revolution" with your Leaf purchase and if you have any questions about it, please feel free to email me at EVRevolutionShow@gmail.com.
I have a 2014 Leaf Tekna, absolutely flawless, 46,000 miles, not a single rattle. Built like a reasonably quick tank.
Hey thanks Malcolm for watching and for your comments, that is great to hear and appreciate you sharing your experiences so far!
So happy this EV is working out so well for you Kenneth. I love the fact that the movement is growing and that the truth is getting out to people that driving an EV is a very positive and fun experience. Happy trails and enjoy a fun summer of more EV miles in what I hope will be a warm and wonderful season.
Hi D R-K, as always thanks for your continued support of my efforts here in the wonderland that is UA-cam!
Yes, more positive experiences and real life situations that get told to people is the best way to get more new interest for possible EV adoption! That is why I try to do a lot of public outreach and go to events to actually talk with people who are interested but really don't know if an EV could fit into their lives! EVs are not for everyone, but with the current and growing choices that are out, we can address a bigger marketplace than ever before.
Thanks for the summer best wishes and same to you.
Thank you Kenneth. I can echo your sentiments, we are 3 flawless months into our Kona électrique and love it.
Hi Victor, thanks for watching as always and great to hear about your Kona! Yes, I think this patter of pretty well Zero Issues is going to resonate for most owners of EVs. Some may have a few small problems (like some of the Tesla products) but they can all get remedied.
Highly appreciate this upload, man. The information is well researched and knowledgeable. 👍
Glad it was helpful and appreciate the feedback!
Great video Ken. We're coming up on our 1st year with our Model 3 on June 11. We've had our 2012 Leaf since April 2016 and even with a full charge on that being just 60 miles, it still serves my grandson very well for his needs around town.
Thanks for watching and for feedback/comments. That is great on your M3, wow a year already too! Time flies!
Perfect for your grandson use case. Same with me (no grandkids yet - whew not ready for that), a great use case for my wife or daughter in a few years as I'll probably get a second BEV in 3-5 years and pass down my Leaf to one of them. It's great to keep these in the family so many can take advantage of zero emissions!
If you haven't tried it yet, the Nissan Connect route - finder on the web via PC gives you even more route options and more detailed charge estimates - you can input the temp of your trip, whether you're using HVAC, whether you'll drive at normal, faster, or slower speed, whether you'll charge on route (and whether to filter for only ChadeMO, or include Level 2), choose waypoints, and once it's calculated a route, see elevation graphs of it, and if you mouse-over the route see an estimated charge level for that segment. If you don't like the charger choices it makes, you can manually select some and it will calculate charge time to 80% for them. Then once you're satisfied with the route, you can export it to your car.
Thanks again, I do use the website for tracking my monthly stats but have not tried the trip planner stuff. I shall have to give it a try.
Im waiting till the 38kwh Ioniq is released before making a decision on an EV. But the 2019 40kwh Leaf is making a strong case for itself.
Hi Walter, thanks for watching and for your situation. I'm pleased to hear that you want to get a BEV and that is my main passion for doing what I do. Whether it's a Leaf, Ioniq, Model 3 or any other. The main thing is get something with a Plug. Full electric is the best if you can, but I know that PHEVs provide a good option for many as well.
The Ioniq is a great car too, we did look at that when we were shopping around last year. My wife loved the seats and interior more than the Leaf. I liked the versatility of the Leaf better as it has more space for use. You go with what works best for your driving needs, ergonomics and budget. Best of luck and I'd love to hear what you end up getting! You can always email me, show email contact info is at the end of every episode.
Great video. I'm a proud owner of leaf 40 kwh. Once I slept in the car and it was nice and worm and it didn't use to much battery during the cold winter night. The only thing I didnt like was that there is no way to turn off the rear lights if you have the heater on and you are sleeping in the car. Cheers
Thanks for watching! Great story and glad you love your Leaf - thanks for joining the "Revolution" btw!
Can't complain about the solid build of my used '12 Leaf. After getting the battery replaced via warranty, it finally lost its first capacity bar....after 37,000 miles (~59,500km). Much better than the original battery that lost 4 capacity bars in 43,000 miles (~69,000km). Don't forget that the regen braking helps warm up the battery as well, another plus in winter.
Thanks Mark for watching and for your comments and experiences! Wow that is great to hear about your '12 Leaf. The warranty is a big deal for me and that is why I am not worried at all about my battery pack. If it degrades faster than it should, then I'll be covered under the warranty. So why worry about it!
You are correct, the regen does help somewhat to warm up the battery in winter.
Thanks again Mark for being one of the early adopters as it was a much riskier time back in '12 when you took the plunge! Appreciate you doing that!
Nice update! Good to see all is going well with your Leaf. I am having same experience with my 2018 Leaf, i have put 22,750 miles on mine I am also coming up on a year in a couple months. I have had 0 issues with mine. I live in NE US so the cold also affected my Leaf, i don't have a garage but i do keep it plugged in and use the timer to pre-warm the car before i leave for work. No way to charge at work so i feel the range drop more coming back from work, never had issue with getting back even on the coldest nights (I work nights). I have a plan if i ever have range issue in winter on my way home i have 1 lvl 3 and 2 lvl 2 chargers that i have access to if needed. Keep up the great shows i love watching them. :)
Hello Steven, thanks for watching and for your feedback/comments. Glad to hear your Leaf is holding up well too. Yes, the preconditioning for outside parking in winter months is key and good that you can plug it in at these times!
Good to always have a plan for other chargers so you are not stranded. However as a last resort, Nissan also offers free 3-year roadside assistance so that is a fall back plan for me if A or B does not work!
Thanks for enjoying my shows and keep me informed of how your Leaf continues to work over this next year!
Good review Ken as always. I own the 2018 40kWh Tekna Model and mine has also been trouble free. I have covered a little over 16000 miles (over 25000 kilometers). I rapid charge my car nearly every day in the 8 months I've owned it and I am currently at 168 Rapid Charges and 297 L1/L2 charges which is about 150 fast charges, and a state of health of 94.53% as reported by Leaf Spy. This is significant in bursting the myth that Rapid Charging frequently degrades your battery faster in any notable manner. I did feel cheated though by Nissan when their announced range of over 200 miles just before launch did not quite match up to reality. Saying that, 150 miles ( here in the UK ) is plenty in range. My worst winter range in about 0°C was 110 miles (177km) and my best in about 20°C weather has been 146 miles (234 km) driving at an average speed of about 50 mph.
Thanks David for watching and for sharing your Leaf experiences so far! Also congrats for getting and EV!
Great to hear you are loving your Leaf too and no issues. If you are at FCL this weekend, find me and say hi!
@@EVRevolution Thanx very much Ken... Will not be at FCL this year, hope I will be there at 2020 though. Will be watching your take on it for this year.
thanks ken, the paint colour is cool, kinda frosty green
Hi Leslie, thanks for watching. Yes in NA it was called "Jade Frost" and in Europe it was called "Spring Cloud" Not sure about Europe, but in NA Nissan has discontinued this color option for the MY2019. Was not popular enough, but that is why I got it!
I'm thinking of talking my mom into getting one since they seem well made and dependable. I've had a Bolt for about a month and a half now and I'm in love with it
Thanks for watching and instead of "talking your mom into one", you just need to find out what her driving habits and needs are, if she can home charge and if this vehicle would work for her. The good thing is there is a lot more choice and this grows every year, so if it is a good fit for her, then great.
@@EVRevolution She wants an EV like I have! Her only concern is their reliability really. Though I should probably look at stuff with more range than the Leaf Plus
@pootispiker2866 Great, sure there are more range offerings than the LeafPlus, and CHAdeMO for a fast-charger plug could be an issue for her, if she decides to travel longer distances. However, it is still a great BEV and one worth looking at for low costing. For reliability, it's safe to say that pretty well all BEVs offered today are great and I would expect them to operate fine for at least 10 years. All OEMs offer battery pack warranties of 8 years/100,000 miles (160,000 kms) with some even higher. With less moving parts and a simpler vehicle, they will last as long as a new ICEV today. The only caveat for the Leaf is that if one would do a lot of Fast Charging, like a few times a week, then I would not recommend this as it could degrade the battery capacity faster since the Leaf's have no thermal management system. Otherwise, it's not a problem.
My uncle is retired, has a 2018 40kWh Leaf SL, with only 4,500 kms on it, and only charges it via 110/120V plug in his condo parking spot. He still has 100% battery charge at same range as when the car was new, and it now 5 years old. So it depends with the Leaf.
Any other questions, please feel free to email me at EVRevolutionShow@gmail.com.
Thanks for the great video update Kenneth. Our 2018 40kw Leaf has completed 21000 flawless miles here in the UK. Super quiet with no rattles or squeaks. It is just a great car. It’s our first EV and I don’t think we would ever go back to owning an ICE vehicle.
Thanks Pastie, appreciate you watching and the feedback! Great to hear on your 2018 Leaf. I feel exactly the same about mine! Oh and I'm close to 29,000kms now!
Thanks for sharing! Its cool seeing all your numbers. My 2015 Leaf has the same bump regen cutoff. It also does the same thing when I'm braking going around a sharp corner. Good stuff, Kenneth!
Thanks MFP, appreciate the feedback and your "bump regen cutoff". I did not think it an issue, just normal operation.
Great video and review. And this helped me with my decision last year to upgrade my 2015 to a 2019 SV. I've had it for over a year now and love it.. Possibly more than my 2015, which was my first EV car. Lots of great upgrades on this new car. They made it even more usable. I opted for the tech and all weather packages so that I could enjoy the Pro Pilot Assist and Heat Pump. Great combination for a car I plan to keep for several years.
Glad I could help and thanks for being an earlier joiner of the "Revolution"! Big difference between Leaf Gen 1 and Gen 2!
Thanks for this interesting, honest, 1-year review of your Leaf. Very informative and thorough. Nice work, as always! Btw, I like the bike rack and hitch! (And the humourous ending! :)
Thanks and thank you for watching!
Will there be a four year update video?!
Hello and thanks for watching! Sorry but not from me. I sold my Leaf in 2020 and purchased a Tesla Model 3 LR. We loved the Leaf and had no issues with it! However, I am in sales and need longer range so went with the most I could get in 2020. I did do a final review/op-ed piece on an Episode in the summer/fall of 2020 you can check out. However, the Leaf ran great and gave me no issues, was sad to see it go but we went from 3 vehicles (1 BEV, 2 ICEVs to 1BEV and 1 ICEV) - got rid of a tailpipe!
I also have a 2018 Leaf with about 23,000 miles in 16 months. Planning to sell it this fall and purchase the 2019 e +. I always lease but I might just keep the 2019. Planning to put 16 tires instead of 17, with the heat pump hopping to get a epa ~ range of about 250 miles
Hi Phil, thanks for watching and for your feedback and comments. That is great, you are really using your Leaf! Good for you if you can get into the e+. I think that is Nissan's sweet spot entry into this market that will check a vast majority of boxes for those willing to spend more than on the 40kWh version. I don't think you will be disappointed and maybe I might see myself in one, in 3-5 years. I tend to keep my cars for 8 years or so, so if I get something in a few years with a bigger battery, my current Leaf will be then used by my wife or daugther as their primary.
Love your review. I also have a 2018 Leaf that just turned a year old. Like you there have been zero problems. Living in Florida there has been no issues with the E-pedal disengagement. I regularly get 180 miles range at 100% charge. Most charging is done air fast chargers since Nissan provides free charging for 2 years in the USA. The range is more than enough for my needs, so I have no desire to have a bigger battery. I positively love owning and driving this car. No way would I go back to an ICE vehicle. My previous car was a 2015 VW GTI which was great, but electric cars are the way to go.
Hi Don, thanks for watching and for your comments/feedback! Glad you too love your MY18 Leaf! Yes it is very hard to go back to ICEV once you've had a fully electric car! Glad all is going well and thanks again for sharing your experience!
Waite until battery degradation and we will talk,180 miles will turn into 140 miles and so on. I know ev is the furore, but right now the range is not there, unless one wants to spend 50K+ for a Tesla!
Your 1 year review and assessment mirrors ours here in the US.
Thanks Mark, glad to read your experience is good as well!
Thanks a lot....I made up my mind about the Nissan Leaf because of your videos and the detailed explanations you put up. Thanks
Hello and thanks for watching! Appreciate your feedback. Hope you decided to join the Revolution and would love an update once you have had some time to drive around!
I'm glad the Leaf is solid. I attempted to adapt and when I rented the 149 mile leaf,I found myself charging every day!
Yes, understand that as well. It does take some getting used to, but the benefits are great!
@@EVRevolution you are correct, we ate heading in a new direction! Same thing happened when people switched from horse buggy to cars.
Thanks for the work which went into this, Kenneth. It's a useful reference video.
At about 18:25, it's worth noting that some finance companies have built-in penalty clauses for early payment. They want their pound of flesh.
Thanks RWB, appreciate you watching and for the feedback. Yes that is sometimes correct, better to check if one can pay something off earlier without penalties, and if so what the costs are compared to continuing on with the finance at the rate purchased. Do the math if one is in a position to take advantage of lowering overall purchase costs. Our financier and most in Canada do allow for zero-penalty early payouts.
There is no penalty for early payoff in a simple interest car loan.
I own a 2011 Leaf, 150,000 klms. Cost of operation, electricty, 220v charger cost to be installed on the wall of the house, and a set of tires. Battery is down to 68% Replacement battery cost $13,000 plus tax. Buy the largest battery you can get your hands on. In 8 years at 80% capacity will be still have plenty of usage allowing you to get rid of the vehicle at 15+ years without being held to hostage by the car company(s). great reporting!
Thanks for watching BK and yes, get what you can afford, bigger the better.
I just bought a Tekna 2019. Good to see videos like this.
Hello and thanks for watching! Congratulations and thanks for joining the "EV Revolution"! I loved my Leaf SL and I am sure you will too, it's a fine BEV. Hope you subscribe to my channel!
Thanks for all your reviews, it helped me move on from a Subaru to a new Leaf Plus and I love it. Still can believe the money that I will save on gas alone. I wonder how the range will be on the cold Ottawa winter but not worrying too much as my commute is around 70km.
Hello Vesquam, thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback! I love hearing when people make the switch to electric, that is my ultimate goal. I'm also glad that I helped with your decision to get a Leaf (and the Plus)! I've not driven it yet but will have one in mid-June to try out. I may even look to do a road trip to Ottawa and back in it as I want to focus on the DCFC capabilities mainly. This car will be excellent for you and still offer longer trip capabilities more easily.
Great info. Thank you for the hard work.
Why thanks very much PowerOne E, appreciate you watching and feedback.
Can you add a solar panel to the roof of a Leaf?
Thanks for watching. I don't think so, not like the small panel option in the Gen 1's.
My 2014 I Nissan LEAF has Ben working fine I don’t take any long trips I’m commuting to work 10 miles each way 20 miles round-trip in the winter here just north of Chicago I love my Nissan leaf I am glad I made the switch to electric! I hope everybody else well soon🚐⚡️🔌🔋👍😎
Oh 59,000 Miles on my LEAF End of charging time at home is about 90 miles on the take a guess or meter
Hi Brian, thanks for watching and glad to hear you love you Leaf too! Thanks for being an earlier pioneer in switching to electric!
That was the best most thorough well said review I have ever watched! I'm confident in buying one now thanks so much
Glad it was helpful and I really appreciate you watching and providing feedback! I loved my Nissan Leaf and only upgraded to a Model 3 Long Range last year due to my work requirements. I need much longer ranges, especially in the cold Canadian winters we get here in which the Leaf could certainly handle, but with many more charging stops for longer road trips. It is a great vehicle and the Leaf Plus may be a better option now for additional range!
Nice review, good to hear. Funny that I got to pick up my Ioniq yesterday, so starting my bev days exactly a year later from you. I got a good deal on a 28kwh after they annouced the 38kwh, which should cover my daily needs just fine even in winter. :)
Hi Xiziz, many thanks for watching and for your feedback/comments. Hey that is great you got a BEV - fantastic! Yes the 28kWh Ioniq is a great deal right now as I just spoke with someone yesterday who got one here in Ontario area at a really good price. Same thing, that car is perfect for their range and use case needs. Glad it works for you and you will be very happy with it.
Thanks for joining the Revolution!
Another informative show. I will not be at Silverstone due to personal reasons, keep up the good work.
Thanks Michael, sorry will miss you at FCL but hope all the best for you!
The only other thing I've really had not work was route trace. It's strange - the setting is there, even one for how far apart it displays the dots indicating where you've been; but on or off, no dots appear on the map as I drive. I asked about it when I was at the dealership, and they couldn't fix it, which was a bit disappointing.
edited to add: I also get spurious security alerts triggered even when I have the key on me, but that's not something that causes problems since they're just texts and e-mails.
Thanks for watching and for your feedback. I'm not aware of issues but have not used that feature.
I have a 2018 Nissan Leaf SV. Your videos are a big help, in many ways! I've won a couple of arguments with just one video: this one. You certainly are a convincing fellow! :D
Hello David, much thanks for watching and for also being part of the "Revolution" with your Leaf BEV! Glad I provide some useful info and I certainly don't want to cause any arguments, but I do want to open minds to what EVs can offer!
I have a 2019 with the bigger battery and I LOVE IT !!!!! Thanks for your review
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
The leaf have 3 major issues in my world. Lack of vertical adjustment of the steering wheel, your arms are almost fully stretched, I find that really bad. Lack of active battery heating, and last the choise of chademo, at least here in europe is abit strange. CCS seems to be the standard, and all new charging stations only supports that. It has other minor "bad" things compared to the competition, but those are the major ones, and the ones, that makes it completly uninteressting for me. But glad, that you like your car :)
Hi Svik, thanks for watching and for your comments. With regards to my driving position, it's worked for me for over 40 years so not sure why you find that bad!
Lack of active heating, not true the Leaf comes with a batter heater for cold climates.
CHAdeMO, is not a problem in most areas but it is something to consider if for your region it may be a challenge to find this type of fast charging.
As you say, it's uninteresting to you but not to me. My message is I am very glad that you seem interested in adoption of an EV into your lifestyle and if the Leaf does not interest you, then my hope is you look at the many other choices on the market and more coming soon.
Base your needs on:
- daily driving range needs (for the vast majority of your driving, what is your needed range, factor in colder months if you live in an area that suffers from this).
- budget - stick within your budget and try to be as smart with your finances as possible - don't over extend yourself financially.
- physical needs - the size of the vehicle, seat ergonomics for you the driver, other interior room needs (passenger room, boot space), etc. Buy what will do the job for your needs.
Hope this helps!
What do you think of the plus model? Or since we only have the 40kwh SV trim available would you buy the 40kwh or the 60kwhish model.
It depends on where you live and your charger situation in my opinion. Me for example, I live in Edmonton. Most of the major malls have chargers. My commute to work is less than 10km and when I travel to Calgary, there is actually a quick charger halfway between Edmonton and Calgary. So for me I would need a EV that can travel 180 km @ 120kmph. And the 40kwh Leaf as well as the e-Golf and Ioniq could work for me.
I think it depends opon your subjective needs.
Generally bigger battery is better because your day to day usage will put less strain on the battery pack and the extra range will open up your commute options should you need to change jobs.
However there is a substantial difference in price.
Just my personal opinion, buy used or lease, the 18s are already in the low 20s in value that hit from depreciation is massive. If you do buy make sure you pay for the gap insurance otherwise a accident that totals the car could leave you holding the bag on the difference.
I would have gotten the Plus if it had been available when I got mine, so same now. Like, for driving to Montreal from the GTA, with where the quick chargers are, I can't really do it in the depth of winter with my 40 kWh one without Level 2 charging. I did a test at -24 C with HVAC at 20 C, after pre-heating, and at 100 km/h went from 99%-16% in 84 km. I then went 3 km to a quick charger, plugged in at 14%, quick-charged to 80%, then went another 20 km and finished my journey with 64%. To be fair, the battery had been cold soaked at less than -15 C for three days prior. But keeping in mind that you'd normally only quick charge to 80% and for safety, start charging with a cushion in case the first charger you get to doesn't work, you're looking at 60-65% range between charges after the first one. 10 degrees C to more temperate temperatures are doable for that trip but colder than that and I'd look at alternatives.
The other question is how important the features you'd get with the SL trim are. For example, for me, the Intelligent Around-View Monitor is definite plus.
Great use case example @Walter. Just be aware that you won't be able to get that range at that speed in the winter months with the 40kWh. For the vast majority of your uses, both of your interests will fit fine!
Thanks for watching and yes, good advice.
Thanks for this detailed review. Owners in Holland are claiming just 150 to 200 KMS of range one the 40kwh. You were getting 140 at -25c and like 270 at normal temps.
Hi and thanks for watching! Glad I could help and my 2 year is coming up soon! And yes, my range is about the same. On the highway at cold temps (below 0C), I'm seeing 40-50% range drop - 120-130kms all highway. City better than that. This summer, I should see my range go back up to 240+kms.
EV Revolution I am part of the Facebook owners group in The Netherlands. There the owners are seriously disappointed in the range. They are saying to expect no more than 200 KMS out of a 40kwh Leaf. Your review was very much different. I want to lease on of these but just don’t know if I want to be at a charger every 200 KMS.
You might want to check you total year costs and the resulting cost per km, you have deducted the expected FMV rather than add the drop in value over the year. So for example your year 2 cost should be 29600 (FMV at end of yr1) less 23000 (FMV at end of yr2) = 6,600 plus the other costs of 2170 = a total of 8,770 CAD.
Hello and thanks for watching, yes that does seem to be the correct format for years 2 -5 got it. The key is low TCO and my ROI was fast since I kept the initial costs down as low as I could plus paid it off fast.
ugh I have a 2001 Prius that does that same thing when you hit a bump the regen goes away. almost makes it feel like you're not braking at all lol. It's really annoying. but im assuming it has something to do with helping the car keep traction and control.
Hello and thanks for watching. Yes I believe the regen is connected to the traction control/wheel spin system and even a slight bump can disengage.
We're getting a 40kwh leaf on Wednesday. Really excited. Yours is the first video where I've seen the 'charge remaining' on the satnav. Is there a satnav maybe on Android where it will take you to charge stations automatically if it knows you don't have enough charge to make a journey? Great video getting me hyped 👍
Hello and thanks for watching! Congratulations on getting a Leaf this week and for joining the "EV Revolution"! Super stoked for you!
Glad my video helped. I am unsure about Android as I don't use it, however I know that the Leaf does support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, however I'm not sure if they will route you to charge stations based on the Leaf's current SoC. I know in the Volvo XC Recharge I drove a few weeks ago, it uses an Android Google-based OS for it's system and working with Google Maps, did precisely that. You can check out my Episode on the XC 40 Recharge review to see it.
The Leaf's built-in Sat Nav is pretty good. Not as flashy as others but still not too bad and it works. Nissan may have updated it a bit for the 40kWh version and you may want to inquire to your dealer (if you are buying new?) about the version of the SatNav and if it is up to date. Nissan may have added this feature along with waypoints and suggestions to route to chargers. I can't quite remember my setup.
Best of luck and I'd love it if you sent me a pic of your new ride to post on a future episode! Email is EVRevolutionShow@gmail.com.
Hello Kenneth.....where did you get the boot organiser thing from???? That looks like a lifesaver and also closes in on the deep lip in the boot . Did you make it yourself, or bought it from somewhere...?? if you could share the info it'd be a huge help
Hello Arunava, thanks for watching. It's a genuine Nissan Accessory called Cargo Organizer. Cost about $250 which is high, however I do like it and even with it installed, with the back seats folded down I was still able to carry 8 tires/wheels. I like it as it creates a flat-floor aspect with the seats folded down. Other than the gap for the SubWoofer, the flat aspect is good for putting in long items and a bike, as an example.
I may be getting my hands on a slightly used one which I may sell so if you follow my twitter, stay tuned on that. I may get one to sell in order to support a charity.
Thanks for the videos. I'm not sure I would want to risk my warranty coverage by putting on a trailer hitch - especially a Class II hitch. I have checked a several EV owners manuals and they all say that the vehicle is not rated for towing.
Thanks for watching! I understand about towing, but I did not tow with the vehicle. Only bike rack.
Have you ever noticed any handling problems when doing regen braking on a slippery road, since it is front drive?
Hi Ronald, thanks for watching and for your question. Nope, handles fine with regen and if e-pedal is on or off, or in B Mode or thru normal set regen. You can review my Winter Driving Video for some observations there.
Btw, I've driving front wheel drive cars since the mid-70's and never had an issue!
I love mine, I drive part time for GrubHub and Lyft and it works great for this.. I usually have about 50% battery left after a 4 hour run in the evening delivering food. I will say that when my Lease is up, (Yes I drive for GH and lease, Nissan has lowest over mileage in market at $0.15/mile) I wont be getting another Leaf if Nissan doesn’t switch to CCS.. Here in the US, it’s almost all CCS (Michigan) and doesn’t look like that’s going to change. I may go for a used Tesla Model S or 3 depending on used market pricing or a Kia Soul EV (I really love the new look)....
I will really miss the e-peddle and ProPilot (use this a LOT with in-town start/stop traffic).. but I want to be able to go further with CCS stations.. :(
Hey much thanks Adrayven for watching and for your feedback/comments. Understand about charging infrastructure differences and you do need to consider your region and what's available the most. I get it.
Yes, the e-pedal feature is really good.
Your choices for next pics are all good ones and you won't go wrong with any of them. Best of luck!
I love the color
Thanks for watching and yes that Jade Green/Green Frost color is really nice!
I test drove a Leaf 200hp and I can honestly say that it was a wonderful car to drive. the only thing i do not like is the interior which feels very very old.
Thanks for watching and glad you liked your experience with an all-electric. Leaf interior is older feeling, but it does work very well. Hope you end up bringing an EV into your household.
Good review & great Nissan.
Thanks! 👍
If you don't mind Ken, who was the local dealer you got your hitch from. I want one!!
Hi Jake, don't mind at all. Thanks for watching my show btw!
Purchased from AutoEQ.ca. Since Canadian Site, don't have to pay customs/brokerage/duties. Shipping was reasonable as was price.
Got the TorkliftCentral EcoHitch Class 2/3 2" receiver. Great ratings about the Ecohitch.
Installed by Rack Attack Mississauga. They did a great job. I just took in the Hitch still in the box unopened and they installed it.
@@EVRevolution was it the $600 one?
Yes Sir, it was. I've already used it with the Yakima and 2 bikes, very stable and quiet.
Can you get a better microphone or increase the volume.. so hard to hear you talk. Also, recently, I have Nissan LEAF 2017 and it seems yours also have an oval opening for the rear hatch, which makes it a smaller opening than a rectangular opening, like Kia Niro EV, so that you can bring large items, w/o scratching the hard plastic sides.
Hi Andrew, thanks for watching and for feedback. I've got a really good mic setup and no one else has complained about not being enough sound, so you may just need to turn up your volume!
Glad to see you have a BEV as well. Yes the hatch opening is more oval than square, however it's pretty big and I've had no problem getting stuff in it!
@@EVRevolution I put in large furniture items that barely fit at the mid-point, but since it's so heavy, it lowers/slides down the hatch where the opening is smaller and I have many scratches on dents on the hard plastic of the opening , etc.. alas.. if you look at Kia Niro EV, you can see it's almost rectangular and of course a bigger opening top and bottom... As for my volume it's on full max.. and I've watch other UA-cam videos where people speaking or singing is loud enough on my computer... just an fyi.
Thanks Andrew again for the info and feedback. Don't know what to say about my volume, I increased the level in post to my normal -12db gain. I do this for all my shows and no one has complained.
With regards to the Leaf opening, it is what it is and the Kia Niro EV is a bigger vehicle with more interior volume.
Audio is fine here; no issues with it on three different tablets a laptop and a desktop pc.
GOOD REVIEW & GREAT NISSAN.
Thanks for watching and for the feedback!
Great review
Much thanks for the feedback and for watching!
🏴Another well informed video from you, thank you.🏴
Much thanks, appreciate the feedback!
I just got. 2018 ev used , so far pretty good , torque on these cars is great - range not so much but you can charge during-off peak hours and fuel up for pennies . EVs are the future , hydrogen is fuel cell is next .
Hello Veronicca, much thanks for watching and that's great news on your used EV! Congratulations on joining the "Revolution"! Yes you are correct, the 40kWh Leaf Range is so-so, but for many it's well enough for everyday driving use cases. I really loved my 2018 Leaf but for my line of work (real job it IT Sales), I have a big geography to cover and really need the most range I can get, especially living in a cold-climate area (Southern Ontario, Canada). If the Leaf had 480kms of range and could DCFC greater than 175kW, I would have kept it for sure.
And yes, it is pennies in most places to charge overnight (cost me $5 to get 400kms of range) and EVs are definitely part of the future. If Hydrogen fuelling could be made as plentiful as Petrol/Gas or EV chargers today for consumers, it would be a no-brainer. However, we are far behind in consumer-based FCEV adoption and BEV's are here and very capable now!
@@EVRevolution think of the steam age; we transitioned from steam to fossil fuels but it wasn’t immediate . Steam took a long time to build the infrastructure as did nuclear and oil. Hydrogen cars are already around though . Honda Toyota and Hyundai have those and they use hydrogen fuel cells- a technology used since the space age began . We have to develop a hydrogen infrastructure that could take another 75 to 100 years. In California we are seeing these cars - the hydrogen models out right now and they are refueling at stations in the LA area . Slow progress but hydrogen is the future .
How often do you need to charge tires due to weight of the car and torque?
Thanks for watching and for the question. True that BEVs do "chew" thru tires a bit more than regular vehicles due to the heavier weights and more powerful acceleration and torque. I can't give you a definitive rule of thumb on this as each tire wears differently, FWD vs. RWD vs. AWD setups, driving style, changing sets for the winter, etc. However, I would think in a general driving sense that tires will wear a bit sooner, maybe 10K less than rated. Best thing is to rotate tires frequently (if RWD or FWD) and use a good set of winter tires for that season. Being easier on the throttle will help as most importantly, proper inflation pressures and continuous checks. A good tire guage as well is an invaluable tool to show current thread depth, which should not be allowed to go below the recommended safety level.
@@EVRevolution Thank you for a very informative answer Sir! I think at this point choosing a EV should be primarily because one likes the style and ride. In my opinion most people(myself included ( are looking to save on gas,but from what I can see there are other hidden costs.(Higher rwhestation in CA) that may negate the fuel savings over time. I'm excited for the future and thank you to early adaptors who are blazing the trail for the 'Waite and see' folks(myself included)🙂
You can definitely put 400W of solar panels on the car, huh? That's not a bad idea, even just to maintain the battery.
Thanks for watching!
Hey Ken,
Do you know how your electricity is generated? Do you have solar panels on your house?
Hi Bill, thanks for watching. I don't have solar and our energy here in Ontario is all "clean". We have no coal. The vast majority is Hydro, Wind, Solar and still some Nuclear (we have 2 plants remaining still in operation).
Hey did you see the news that Toyota is making a CH-R EV?
I'm less than excited. An all electric RAV4 (gen 3) would be a huge success, if they could get 250+ mile range, 100kw+ dcfc speeds, and $40,000 price tag after fed rebate (~$47,500) sticker price. The partnership with Tesla for gen 2 probably wasn't the best idea.
HI Walter, have not seen this yet but unless it is a full BEV or PHEV, I am not interested in any hybrid (smart-charging nonsense) from them! Thanks for watching and I'll be sure to investigate this further.
I should elaborate. I'm not excited about another Toyota EV, because they don't have a great track record producing BEVs, their seeming disregard for BEVs, and that they're using an ICE vehicle as the platform.
What is exciting? The potential for another EV on the road is most always a good thing. Toyota has APPARENTLY done some work with solid state batteries and maybe, just maybe, this will be implemented here (probably not).
I still own a Corolla with close to a quarter million miles on it, it's been a great car, and I believe Toyota does a great job building cars overall. The CHr just doesn't "do it" for me. I stand by past comments, a more spacious vehicle would likely draw more interest. There are some cool things about the ICE version, but it's a quirky vehicle overall. Hope they do a good job with it and that it is successful.
Agreed!
How far are you away from Windsor?
Hi John, thanks for watching. I live in Caledon, so about 350kms or so.
@@EVRevolution thanks for the reply I'm looking for my first EV car. I travel from Milton to Kitchener everyday for work. Lol have range anxiety even though I don't even have the car yet
Hi John, would love to help you out with advise, if you have not purchased and EV yet.
I don't sell cars nor really care if you get a Tesla (I am not motivated by Tesla referrals) or other, as long as its a good EV. If you want to send me an email to EVRevolutonShow@gmail.com, we can connect and I can offer some advise. Just need to understand your use case better.
I'm ready to purchase my first ev. Do I purchase a new / leftover 2019 nissan leaf SL plus $43,000 or a long range 2021 Esoul $52,000
Hi Rick, thanks for watching and glad to read you want to adopt and EV into your life! It's a hard answer for me to provide in a comment response, as I have a few questions for you first. Can you email me at EVRevolutionShow@gmail.com with your info, like daily driving use case, where you are located, if you have home charging/would install a L2, your max budget, ergonomics for you the driver, passenger and stuff needs, etc. Then I can make a better recommendation. Thanks, Ken
Hi Kenneth, thanks for a very informative excellent review. Can you explain the type of driving you were doing when you got your best range of 270km....was this city driving? mixed? what speeds were you doing? Thanks
Hello Eamonn, thanks for watching and appreciate your feedback and questions.
My driving is a good mix of city and highway overall. I would say 60/40 split. I'm in IT Sales and my main coverage area is Southern Ontario, so I mainly drive around the Greater Toronto Area but get to Ottawa to the east and Windsor to the west. North to Barrie and a bit beyond.
The 270 would have been pretty well city driving, in eco mode with e-pedal. Typically city speeds are avg. 60 kph and for highway, I try to keep it at 102kph max. Sometimes of course I'll go a bit quicker if I'm not worrying about range and if traffic is moving the same. My main style is defensive driving with safety in mind always.
Hope this helps and with the summer months coming up, I hope to see close to 270kms again.
@@EVRevolution Thanks Kenneth. The Leaf 62kwh is to be released in the next few weeks here in Ireland but Nissan is looking for a hefty premium for the extra range pushing it into the same price bracket as the Model 3. I had the leaf 40kwh last year on a test drive for 24 hrs and really enjoyed it. I would have purchased it immediately but my darling wife has typical range anxiety....the extra cost for the 62kwh is not worth it considering the distances I travel each day. Keep up the good work with your informative videos!
Because the traction control is taking over
Thanks for watching!
Would you trade it for the larger range models?
Hi Ken, thanks for watching and great name btw! :)
Nope, I love my 40kWh Leaf and my plan is always to keep our cars as long as we can. If anything, maybe a second BEV in the future, say 3-5 years from now. Plus my car is paid for and I don't want to get into another finance for awhile.
why dont you use apple carplay or android auto? google maps is far better than the on board nav. I combine that with abetterrouteplanner.com to plan my route
Hi Adrian, thanks for watching and for question. The built in nav is pretty good and I use my iPhone for taking shortcuts if I need to.
@@EVRevolution honestly try gmaps or waze via android auto or apple car play, miles better
Thanks for the advice!
interesting, I hate driving in eco mode as it feels like you are driving through sludge!
Hello and thanks for watching and for comment! To each their own...I don't need all that instant torque for everyday driving and my wife and daughter get car sick easy...so slow and steady it is!
@@EVRevolution oh I don't go wild believe me, but the eco just feels so unresponsive. I am very light on the throttle but with eco it feels like you have to be more heavy on the accelerator
Yes that is true, its all personal choice! :)
@@EVRevolution choice is good though 👍
Yes it is, thanks for watching!
The Leaf and all the other EVs prove once and for all that so-called “range anxiety” is really a stupid running theme in the world of electric cars! The EV is here to stay and rightly so!
Thanks for watching and you are correct!
Eco hitch
Hi, thanks for watching. Yes on my Leaf that I had, I did get the Eco Hitch installed. Worked great!
You seem like so nice guy so needed so subsscribe :) keep up good work! Just got my 2018 Leaf and loving it so far
Thanks for the sub and the feedback! Appreciate it! Yes I do this Channel to support the cause of EV adoption, but am also a realist so try to explain the news and benefits to people. I loved my Leaf as well, but did sell it to get a Tesla Model 3, which I had originally pre-ordered in April of 2016. Could not wait for the base model in 2018 when they were delivering to Canada, as our rebate provincially was going away so got the Leaf. Drove it for over 2 years with not an issue! Great car, I just needed more range for my real job in sales, where I have a pretty big area to cover here in Southern Ontario. Thanks for joining the "EV Revolution" with your Leaf purchase and if you have any questions about it, please feel free to email me at EVRevolutionShow@gmail.com.
8:34 -- ultimate emissions-free vehicle ahead (unless baked beans have been consumed!).
Hi, lol! Yes we have a lot of road bikers around our area. I do a bit of mountain biking myself! Thanks for watching!