Luckily, the seats do fold down giving 23.6x30 cubic feet of trunk space. It can handle a solid grocery run, but a heavy trip to a warehouse store like Costco or Sam’s Club might be tough. While the car might look big from photos, it’s actually a relatively small car compared to something like a Toyota Camry. The cargo space in the Nissan Leaf is unexpectedly squat. The styling is very typical for the Leaf’s price point, and is very Nissan. If there’s one word to sum up the interior of the Nissan Leaf, it would be “fine.” The interior itself doesn’t stand out as being overly futuristic or having sweeping lines that decrescendo into front he dash to the doors. Unfortunately, flowery language will not be necessary for the interior of the Nissan Leaf. Some car reviewers like to wax about plushness of leather or the light fuzz of an Alcantara steering wheel. Nissan Leaf review: Interior and cargo space To the point where even the upcoming Nissan Ariya has ditched CHAdeMO for the faster, and more widely-used CCS. Unfortunately, the Leaf sticks with the CHAdeMO charging port, and while popular in Asia this plug has been supplanted by the CCS charging standard in EU and the U.S.
NISSAN LEAF RANGE FULL
But most likely, home owners will opt to have a dedicated charge point installed in their garage, giving a full charge in around 11.5 hours. Using a standard 120 volt electrical socket means it can take over two days to fully charge the Leaf. It was a frustrating inconvenience, none of which is Nissan’s fault, but something to consider for buyers not living on the coasts. When I got there, another vehicle was using the lone CHAdeMO plug, meaning I had to wait. I could only find one nearby, which was located in the parking lot of a Whole Foods, because, of course. I then loaded up Google Maps to try and find a nearby CHAdeMO charger. So low that getting home might be an issue. One night as I was driving the Leaf, I came to notice that my range was getting uncomfortably low. In one instance, range anxiety came to head with the poor EV charging infrastructure that continues to plague America. And give yourself some buffer, as hot days will require more electricity to keep the internal cabin cool, while particularly cold days will decrease the overall range the battery can store. Driving at high speed with the A/C cranked up will invariably use more energy.Īnyone looking to buy the lower-end S or SV models with 149-miles of range, should only do so if you are certain your daily driving will not exceed that. One highway in Texas, SH 130, has a speed limit of 85mph.
NISSAN LEAF RANGE DRIVERS
Granted, because Houston has miles of highways, speed limits here are higher, and even then, drivers often drive far past posted speeds. Often, at least in the humid Texas heat, range seemed to slip more quickly than what Nissan estimated. In our review of the Volkswagen ID.4, tested in the Bay Area of California, we found that daily use exceeded VW’s range estimates in some instances. It’s not impossible to use, but daily commuters should make sure to recharge it overnight. Really, the Leaf is less ideal in widespread cities. Plus, Houston, being a widespread city connected by ever-widening toll roads, makes even a trip to the grocery store a multi-mile romp. Wind resistance or other environmental factors can also play a part. I was faced with a bout of hot weather that forced me to crank on the air conditioning, and lowered how much range I could squeeze out of the battery. While the 215 mile range Nissan claims sounds like a lot, your real world driving range will all depend on how you drive. Nissan Leaf review: Range, battery and charging
NISSAN LEAF RANGE DRIVER
It should be noted, Nissan’s ProPilot Assist, Nissan’s driver assistance system, is only available on the SV, SV Plus and SL Plus models. Unfortunately we were not able to test this last feature. That has a slightly lower range of 215 miles, but the increased $35,400 price tag includes 17” aluminum-alloy wheels, an all-around camera system, LED headlights, ProPilot assist and the optional Door to Door Navigation with Premium Traffic. Potential buyers will likely want to opt for either the S Plus, which includes the 62 kWh battery and 226 miles of range for $32,400, or the SV Plus.
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