Enjoyed your video. I have a 2018 Leaf, SL. From 30 percent to full takes 46 minutes to charge. For me that’s very reasonable if I’m in a hurry., tho I normally charge overnight using level one, 110 volt outlet.. I drive with E Pedal on B mode. Best car I have ever owned. Will never purchase another ICE car again for a number of reasons. Let me give you one reason. A typical ICE car that gets 25 mpg is only getting 8 miles per dollar if the price of gas is $3 per gallon. On the other hand, my utility, FP&L charges 11.75 cents per kWh hour, meaning that when I plug in at home I am getting 28 miles per dollar. Quite a difference.
Hi Harold, we drive a 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus (62 kWh) and really like it too. It's a reliable vehicle with solid build quality. Please check out our channel if you like, as we share our driving experience and EV reviews, test drives, and info: www.youtube.com/@maplev_leaf
Well since I only paid 7k for my old 2012 leaf (with 35 000 miles on it) I love it. When you only drive 6 miles to work you don't need to worry about range. I've had it 3 years. Replaced 22v battery and got new brakes. Charge completely at home. One little feature thats cool is the parking lights flash and the horn chirps when airing up the tires telling me its at optimum psi.
@@frankpicazo628 I paid $7,000 for mine but it only had a range of about 50 miles when I first got it. You can get the next generation Leafs for around $15k with a range of 100 miles. I just trickle charged on a regular 110volt wall plug.
Enjoyed your video review. I just purchased a 2019 Nissan LEAF SL plus a few weeks ago. It is 4 years old now but spent the first two years in a couple different Nissan dealer's showrooms in New York city until it was leased to a New Your City resident for a couple years. Based on it's condition i believe It must have been kept in a garage because with less than 7,000 miles on the odometer it is basically still a "New car" (to me). Loving the electric life so far.
@@aarongu346 60kw. After charging, the speedometer reads 250 miles but whether I actually get it remains to be seen. Still, it's the best car I've ever owned. All I do is rotate the tires.
To see the charging rate in the car. You have to press the start button twice (acc) then use the steering wheel buttons to go to the charging info on the dash screen.
Nice review, I own a 2018 Leaf and can confirm what u said. It’s very comfortable and perfect for short and midrange trips in Germany. Midrange, for me, is around 200km - 250km single direction. I drive it in Wintertime with around 200 - 220km range at a full charge. Of course, at really harsch conditions (e.g. deluge or mush of snow) may reduce your range to 150km. Nevertheless I assume it’s similar at your Tesla ( of course, range adjusted to your battery capacity)
I bought a 2013 Leaf on a lease return in 2016 for $7200 and found out that I was eligible for the $7500 tax deduction (US) - essentially, a free car. It's been the funnest, most reliable and cheapest car that I've EVER owned. I just bought a blue 2022 SL Plus and it's just great as well. Me, I love the buttons on the Leaf. I think that Teslas are awesome technology, but Elon has gone overboard with ergonomics and an overreliance upon technology.
Yes it does display on the screen. Scroll to. Km on the screen on the left. On the instrument cluster. Press the down button and you’ll c it. Hope that helps
The buttons on the Leaf steering are very easy to use, after using them a couple times- extremely easy. You don't have to look over at a screen, you really don't even need to look down.
And now almost a year later, the Model 3 will set you back essentially $50K (tax, and destination fee), and even then not available until well within next year. The Leaf is a bit scarce, but can be found and less than $40k for the SV Plus. Getting the Leaf was any easy decsion.
I have come to really like mine. I was very grateful to be fortunate to buy a brand new EV. This is my model car you are in. 😊 it’s got almost 5,000. Miles and it rides good it has independent rear suspension and that was a requirement for me.
I am looking to buy my first ev. I'm thinking 2016 Nissan leaf or 2016 Kia Soul. Possibly a Hyundai Ioniq. The more I look..the more unsure I become. Any thoughts, opinions would be greatly appreciated. I'm in Canada.. so winter driving is a consideration. I have to make a decision soon.
Thanks for your review. I was waiting for a $25,000.00 Tesla, but since Elon has gone wacky, I don't want to have anything to do with the brand. I was planning on buying an EV in a year with good range, but our Civic was stolen so I had to replace it immediately. I found a 2015 Nissan S with 11 bars and 66,000 miles. The heated seats and steering wheel are standard, even in the S base model. I'm really happy with it. We only put about 5,000 miles a year on our car. It covers 99% of our travel. With what I save in gas, I can rent a longer range EV for trips. I also have a Royal Enfield and sidecar I ride year round here in Minnesota. I like the styling of the older Leafs. The new ones look too much like any other hatchback. Now I am debating whether I should buy the new Equinox with GM's new batteries next year or wait for the 700 mile range 10 minutes to full charge Toyotos with the solid state batteries. Tesla will have to hustle to keep up with all the new competition.
I have been leasing Leafs since they came out. I like the older dashboard. My last lease is ending, and I don't like the offer given to move to a new one. :-( I also have a VW Jetta, but it is getting old. 2008 one owner. It has been a good car, but original exhaust!!! I did just put in an alternator, and a break job before that. It is getting close to 100K but hasn't turned yet. I don't really want to go back to driving it exclusively, but I have to do what I have to do.
That's a perfect place to have a Nissan Leaf, because with that weather you are less likely to suffer the battery over heating issue the Leaf's have. Because the batteries don't have active thermal management system for their batteries, it's just air cooled. So if you do a big road trip then the first fast charge will be fine, but then next fast charge after that, can be problematic. So all the snow and ice would be a good thing for driving a Leaf.
It Might not be a SV "Plus" model but SV without Plus because of the "250" km range and the lack of "ePlus" badge on CHAdeMO port cover. A true SV "Plus" model has 62 KWh battery with about "350" km range and able to Quick charge up to 100 KW at 200 Amps on 100 KW DCFC. I made a recent DCFC test on a true SV "Plus" LEAF at about same outdoor temperature and it tooks 30 mins charging from 29% to 80% tanks to cold outside temperature, the battery didn't gets hot too fast. In hot summer, I expect longer fast charge time because battery would get very hot faster and the LEAF would slow down charge speed itself because lack of thermal management system.
If you don’t live in a city, the Leaf is a great car. You can find a Nissan dealership just about anywhere. I don’t know what I would do if the Tesla had a glitch or a problem.
This Mk2 LEAF has the same cabin body as the Mark 1 LEAF. It's the front and rear ends that have changed. I much prefer my buttons and switches than a TV screen as a dashboard which can't be seen in some lighting conditions. Try making changes on a touch screen without looking - potentially dangerous. Tactile controls are safer. An ill researched review.
I agree! I have considered a Tesla just for the “Cool Factor”. However, I can’t help but think it would be distracting to search for stuff on that screen while dry. I would much rather have independent buttons.
@@TheNichols You should try it out. You actually don’t have to use the touchscreen, if that’s an issue. You can e.g. Use voice commands for many or all functions also. Most other stuff doesn’t need touchscreen input.
Agree with you. I would prefer some permanent physical knobs and buttons that won’t go away in case of a glitch on the touchscreen. The reviewer lacked objectivity in his review and made it sound that he has been driving a Tesla all his life. No value-added. Next!
It’s maybe a little more manual but it’s way less expensive and there is plenty of Nissan dealers around the country for service if needed and always a nice waiting room to sit in while you charge your car. 😊
Hope you are not waiting at Nissan dealer while they are charging your electric car ! Not sure they have DCFC fast charging station, it may take hours on Level 2 AC charger. But you are right about nice waiting rooms, many Nissan dealers are brand new in major cites !
I'm disappointed that your review didn't talk about the difference in build quality. We had the 1st gen Leaf and now a Model 3 and it really grinds my gears that the build quality of the Tesla is absolute garbage. There are THOUSANDS of videos out there about people complaining about the build quality. Mis-aligned body panels, unfinished trim, gaps in body panels, rain water entering the trunk. It's a very poorly put together car, ESPECIALLY for its price. I think when our lease on the model 3 is over we're going to go back to a Leaf.
Would love to have a Tesla but can’t afford it so I bought a brand new 2019 Nissan leaf SV plus. After tax incentives and some negotiation was 27k out the door. Where is that $25,000 Tesla I keep hearing about.
Have a 21 Leaf SVE fitted with a 64kw battery, they have heat pumps so only losing about 18-20% of range, compared to 30%+ on an ID4 which to me is a premium vehicle here in Ireland. Great cars but there's so many better looking ones out there, I'm looking at you Ariya and EV6. Unfortunately only starting to see chinese EVs appear in the market and they have some absolutely super vehicles.
I'm looking at buying a leaf, part of my decision process is to divide the price by the range. The base leaf and base Ev6 are comparable. Leaf =€104/km in range and the ev6 is more efficient at €102. However the Ev6 is about 25k more expensive than the leaf.
Driving to Tesla model y performance for work. I chose a Nissan leaf for our commuter car over Tesla and it was a very easy choice. 27k for a excellent shape. Used 2022 model that still has its warranties. The Nissan leaf actually has better build quality than the Tesla, sure it's not as fast by far but still peppy. The thing that you hate the most about the steering wheel with having buttons is the thing I like the most about it. I absolutely hate the Tesla for the fact that I have to look at that stupid center screen for every single thing I want to do. It's distracting at a am not a fan. I really like the fact that the Nissan does not have the sunroof as somebody who easily is sunburned. I hate the glass roof of the Tesla. Driving wise, obviously the Tesla has better performance but I would argue that it does not necessarily have any better driving dynamics. Noise wise I think the leaf is quieter. Tesla definitely has a better stereo but for an econo box that is less than half of what the Tesla would have cost me. I really don't care. Just some thoughts from somebody who drives both of them on a regular basis.
You do know that heated seats use less energy than the heater. The screen in front of steering wheel displays the charging rate. Didn’t do your homework before making the video,That’s the 40 kw version the 62 kw is better.
62 kw - 220 miles is hardly better. and an air cooled battery! i guess if you can get it for 25k after tax credit its an ok commuter car but 45 minutes to fast charge? and 45 hours at 120v? the battery tech is terrible.
@@danielroden9424 I belong to several EV groups and a Nissan Group is one of them,They are/have reported the 62 kw is holding up very well. Why would you charge on 110v 220v is way better for any battery pack and totally worth spending for an upgrade,Most people less than a few hundred. Our 2015 Leaf still can go the EPA range it was rated for when new. I still use a 2013 iPad. It all comes down to how well you treat the battery’s.
Personally I'd go for the 40 kilowatt, the bigger battery is nice but it's an additional $10,000 and for the overwhelming majority of my driving the 40 kilowatt is more than adequate. The few times a year I would exceed the capacity of a single fast-charging session during a drive I could rent a luxury car each time for the next 10 years and still end up saving money over buying the more expensive battery option. Now if the battery was closer to a 300/350 mile battery I might consider the extra money worth it
@@danielroden9424 keep in mind when this vehicle came out in 2018 45 minutes was about what you could expect to spend during a fast charge, while I will agree the passive battery is a net minus the starting MSRP more than compensates. Where I am they start at $27,000 and with tax credits will drop down to a $19,000 car, you're not going to get your hands on a Model 3 for less than 39K, the bolt is a fire hazard, and the other competitors are way more expensive.
You can see what rate you are charging while in the vehicle. You are just not familiar with the vehicle. I have had a 2018 Nissan Leaf SL, a 2019 SL Plus and now a 2023 SV Plus. All show in the main screen, if you switch to it, the rate of charge.
Tbh given the choice I'd opt for the leaf over the model 3. Not a fan at all of everything on a screen and buttons are much more friendly. Perfect everyday car without much cost.
The Leaf does have a screen that shows charging progress and time to charge. You needed to click to that a screen. Theres also the Nissan App that shows you status. So you can sot on the toilet while charging! Do your homework buddy!
Thanks for the great review, @PEIEVGUY! Hello from Ontario. :) We drive a 2019 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh, and also test drive and review plenty of other EVs on our channel. Please check it out here if you like: www.youtube.com/@maplev_leaf
Folks need to be aware of RAPIDGATE before they even consider driving long distances in a LEAF. The LEAF is a solid car but not even in the league of the Model 3.
Correction on 13:45 1 - It does say charging speed and how much time remaining before you get a full charge. 2 - Approximately after 75% Charging speeds slow down to protect the battery from over heating. 3 - 40kw Battery doesn't have thermal or cooling system. Only the 62kw battery has active cooling and heating for the battery. 4 - Only in the summer I can achieve a little over 200km and never 250km 5 - 40kw battery prefers Level 2 charger over the Level 3. 6 - Long road trips are NOT recommended constant Level 3 will cause the battery to over heat. If it gets too hot, it may reduce the power on you. That's from my experience. And I did have mine tested from the dealer. Still 12/12 bars...
Lol...the heated seats dont use that battery...they put those in all of leaf's to keep u warm when u ain't got enough juice to make it home with the heater CV on
I mostly agree. It’s not terrible, but when you compare prices and tech, a Model 3 SR+ is far way a better value. But some people like a more ‘traditional’ approach to a car and might go with a LEAF. Either way, getting someone to switch to a plug-any plug-is a good thing. Thanks for watching!
@@peievguy6118 Yes, I admit Teslas are very cool cars. But, I don't think I could ever get used to the "laptop" screen in the middle. I like all my info like speed, to be right in front of the wheel. I don't want to have to turn my head to glance at how fast I am going or my range. Also I have owned 5 Nissans and have never had any major issues (and my local dealer service dept is top notch and trustworthy), including my Frontier which still runs great with 220k miles on it, so that is another reason I stayed with the brand. I don't really mind buttons. I tend to keep my cars a decently long time and I do much of my repairs myself once they are out of warranty. The simpler it is, the less cost to repair when it is 10 years old. Higher tech is nice and cool, but I prefer basic, easily, cost effectively repaired stuff. I would only do 2 things different if I were to buy my 2019 Leaf again. 1-heated seats (for my girlfriend) I don't need them myself lol. 2-get the 62kwh battery instead of the 40. Anyways I currently have about 10,000 miles on it, complaint free. No warranty issues and I love not spending $40 a week for gas in the truck, doing oil changes, belts, trans fluid etc. For the person or family who commutes 100 miles or less per day this is a grwat car and can be bought used for a bargain which makes it easy for young people just starting out to get a good, reliable car.
That's true. Nissan (and the other car companies) are waaaaaay behind Tesla tech. But, like I said, the LEAF would make a nice 'little' secondary EV for daily driving around town and such, especially if you could get one at a nice price. Thanks for watching!
Taking delivery of a blue 40kw Leaf tomorrow, I am pretty excited about getting it. More than I have been in a longtime about a car. We will see how I feel in a month.
@@gerhardk98 Nice! Is this your first EV? If so, get ready to have your life changed. You'll never want to go back to an ICE vehicle. Also, excellent choice on the LEAF. II'm sure it will fill all of your daily needs!
I am looking to buy my first ev. I'm thinking 2016 Nissan leaf or 2016 Kia Soul. Possibly a Hyundai Ioniq. The more I look..the more unsure I become. Any thoughts, opinions would be greatly appreciated. I'm in Canada.. so winter driving is a consideration. I have to make a decision soon.
If you haven't purchased already I recommend taking a very long and hard look at what is currently available on the market, Nissan recently cut the MSRP on the new Leaf and with EV tax credits the MSRP can drop down into the sub $20,000 range. What does that get you? Well about double the range of a 2016 leaf which is rather important during the winter. I drive a 2012 Leaf near Chicago and I can tell you that a commute which is perfectly doable during the summer becomes a bit of a nail-biter during the winter with only 3 bars of battery loss. And I'm forced to rely on clothing, heated seats and charging to 100% in order to get the job done. That little bit of extra juice will go a very long way to ensuring you can run your air conditioner during the summer and your heater during the winter I will note that the ioniq electric is way more efficient when it comes to highway driving but maybe out of budget
@@mrspeigle1 I appreciate your input.. love to buy a used ionic but still 18 grand for a 2017 here in Ontario Canada. On top of that the wife's fighting me every step of the way. The battles rage on.
The car does tell you the rate on the display. Just have to look at the right screen.
Enjoyed your video. I have a 2018 Leaf, SL. From 30 percent to full takes 46 minutes to charge. For me that’s very reasonable if I’m in a hurry., tho I normally charge overnight using level one, 110 volt outlet.. I drive with E Pedal on B mode. Best car I have ever owned. Will never purchase another ICE car again for a number of reasons. Let me give you one reason. A typical ICE car that gets 25 mpg is only getting 8 miles per dollar if the price of gas is $3 per gallon. On the other hand, my utility, FP&L charges 11.75 cents per kWh hour, meaning that when I plug in at home I am getting 28 miles per dollar. Quite a difference.
Love the insight
Great cost benefit analysis.
Hi Harold, we drive a 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus (62 kWh) and really like it too. It's a reliable vehicle with solid build quality. Please check out our channel if you like, as we share our driving experience and EV reviews, test drives, and info: www.youtube.com/@maplev_leaf
Well since I only paid 7k for my old 2012 leaf (with 35 000 miles on it) I love it. When you only drive 6 miles to work you don't need to worry about range. I've had it 3 years. Replaced 22v battery and got new brakes. Charge completely at home. One little feature thats cool is the parking lights flash and the horn chirps when airing up the tires telling me its at optimum psi.
I agree EV driving is awesome!
Where did you change the battery and how much. I want to get a used one for cheap and replace the battery to last longer for commute
@@frankpicazo628 I paid $7,000 for mine but it only had a range of about 50 miles when I first got it. You can get the next generation Leafs for around $15k with a range of 100 miles. I just trickle charged on a regular 110volt wall plug.
@@frankpicazo628 I have never replaced it. My commute was only 13 miles one way.
That's a good price. I'd consider one but that sticker price :(
Enjoyed your video review. I just purchased a 2019 Nissan LEAF SL plus a few weeks ago. It is 4 years old now but spent the first two years in a couple different Nissan dealer's showrooms in New York city until it was leased to a New Your City resident for a couple years. Based on it's condition i believe It must have been kept in a garage because with less than 7,000 miles on the odometer it is basically still a "New car" (to me). Loving the electric life so far.
The Leaf is the best car I ever owned. When I charge it I get 255 miles.
@@aarongu346 60kw. After charging, the speedometer reads 250 miles but whether I actually get it remains to be seen. Still, it's the best car I've ever owned. All I do is rotate the tires.
To see the charging rate in the car. You have to press the start button twice (acc) then use the steering wheel buttons to go to the charging info on the dash screen.
Thanks for that
Nice review, I own a 2018 Leaf and can confirm what u said.
It’s very comfortable and perfect for short and midrange trips in Germany.
Midrange, for me, is around 200km - 250km single direction.
I drive it in Wintertime with around 200 - 220km range at a full charge.
Of course, at really harsch conditions (e.g. deluge or mush of snow) may reduce your range to 150km.
Nevertheless I assume it’s similar at your Tesla ( of course, range adjusted to your battery capacity)
You have to hit start button twice to enter AUX mode it will display charge status.
I bought a 2013 Leaf on a lease return in 2016 for $7200 and found out that I was eligible for the $7500 tax deduction (US) - essentially, a free car. It's been the funnest, most reliable and cheapest car that I've EVER owned. I just bought a blue 2022 SL Plus and it's just great as well. Me, I love the buttons on the Leaf. I think that Teslas are awesome technology, but Elon has gone overboard with ergonomics and an overreliance upon technology.
I’m about to do same thing
You're lucky! I wish that I had gotten that deal!
Yes it does display on the screen. Scroll to. Km on the screen on the left. On the instrument cluster. Press the down button and you’ll c it. Hope that helps
I love all of the buttons in the Leaf! I hated that touch screen in the Tesla that REPEATEDLY failed to turn on!
The buttons on the Leaf steering are very easy to use, after using them a couple times- extremely easy. You don't have to look over at a screen, you really don't even need to look down.
I agree-buttons are a feature, not a bug
Great video.
Someone else said there's an App for the Nissan Leaf.
And now almost a year later, the Model 3 will set you back essentially $50K (tax, and destination fee), and even then not available until well within next year. The Leaf is a bit scarce, but can be found and less than $40k for the SV Plus. Getting the Leaf was any easy decsion.
I have come to really like mine. I was very grateful to be fortunate to buy a brand new EV. This is my model car you are in. 😊 it’s got almost 5,000. Miles and it rides good it has independent rear suspension and that was a requirement for me.
The Leaf does show the recharge rate in the instrument cluster display.
IT does? Thats awesome. Next time I have one, I'll have to dig a little deeper into the menu. Thanks for watching.
@@peievguy6118 what is this version? 40 kWh or 62 kWh
StarLink will come soon ;) Hope to visit again this summer
Sounds good Natcha! Stay safe!
What part of Canada are you in? I've heard the Tesla frames don't do well here.
I think the leaf has a very pleasant build quiclity and materials. I was surprised, as I was expecting it to feel cheaper
I am looking to buy my first ev. I'm thinking 2016 Nissan leaf or 2016 Kia Soul. Possibly a Hyundai Ioniq. The more I look..the more unsure I become. Any thoughts, opinions would be greatly appreciated. I'm in Canada.. so winter driving is a consideration. I have to make a decision soon.
What do you think acenta or tekna youst for work community..? Looking at the 40kwh
Thanks for your review. I was waiting for a $25,000.00 Tesla, but since Elon has gone wacky, I don't want to have anything to do with the brand. I was planning on buying an EV in a year with good range, but our Civic was stolen so I had to replace it immediately. I found a 2015 Nissan S with 11 bars and 66,000 miles. The heated seats and steering wheel are standard, even in the S base model. I'm really happy with it. We only put about 5,000 miles a year on our car. It covers 99% of our travel. With what I save in gas, I can rent a longer range EV for trips. I also have a Royal Enfield and sidecar I ride year round here in Minnesota. I like the styling of the older Leafs. The new ones look too much like any other hatchback.
Now I am debating whether I should buy the new Equinox with GM's new batteries next year or wait for the 700 mile range 10 minutes to full charge Toyotos with the solid state batteries. Tesla will have to hustle to keep up with all the new competition.
I have been leasing Leafs since they came out. I like the older dashboard. My last lease is ending, and I don't like the offer given to move to a new one. :-( I also have a VW Jetta, but it is getting old. 2008 one owner. It has been a good car, but original exhaust!!! I did just put in an alternator, and a break job before that. It is getting close to 100K but hasn't turned yet. I don't really want to go back to driving it exclusively, but I have to do what I have to do.
That's a perfect place to have a Nissan Leaf, because with that weather you are less likely to suffer the battery over heating issue the Leaf's have. Because the batteries don't have active thermal management system for their batteries, it's just air cooled. So if you do a big road trip then the first fast charge will be fine, but then next fast charge after that, can be problematic. So all the snow and ice would be a good thing for driving a Leaf.
There isn't really an issue with Leaf's batteries temp.
I live in Phoenix. Have put my LEAF through 2 summers. Never overheated.
It Might not be a SV "Plus" model but SV without Plus because of the "250" km range and the lack of "ePlus" badge on CHAdeMO port cover. A true SV "Plus" model has 62 KWh battery with about "350" km range and able to Quick charge up to 100 KW at 200 Amps on 100 KW DCFC. I made a recent DCFC test on a true SV "Plus" LEAF at about same outdoor temperature and it tooks 30 mins charging from 29% to 80% tanks to cold outside temperature, the battery didn't gets hot too fast. In hot summer, I expect longer fast charge time because battery would get very hot faster and the LEAF would slow down charge speed itself because lack of thermal management system.
The older leaf is a greater design but this is not bad looking and a greater build quality than Tesla
If you don’t live in a city, the Leaf is a great car. You can find a Nissan dealership just about anywhere. I don’t know what I would do if the Tesla had a glitch or a problem.
This Mk2 LEAF has the same cabin body as the Mark 1 LEAF. It's the front and rear ends that have changed.
I much prefer my buttons and switches than a TV screen as a dashboard which can't be seen in some lighting conditions. Try making changes on a touch screen without looking - potentially dangerous. Tactile controls are safer.
An ill researched review.
I agree! I have considered a Tesla just for the “Cool Factor”. However, I can’t help but think it would be distracting to search for stuff on that screen while dry. I would much rather have independent buttons.
@@TheNichols You should try it out. You actually don’t have to use the touchscreen, if that’s an issue. You can e.g. Use voice commands for many or all functions also. Most other stuff doesn’t need touchscreen input.
Agree with you. I would prefer some permanent physical knobs and buttons that won’t go away in case of a glitch on the touchscreen. The reviewer lacked objectivity in his review and made it sound that he has been driving a Tesla all his life. No value-added. Next!
The app shows you how much time left on Nissan as well.
I always wonder why there are so many used nissan leafs for sale out there?
There is an app that shows you the status if the charging.
It’s maybe a little more manual but it’s way less expensive and there is plenty of Nissan dealers around the country for service if needed and always a nice waiting room to sit in while you charge your car. 😊
Hope you are not waiting at Nissan dealer while they are charging your electric car ! Not sure they have DCFC fast charging station, it may take hours on Level 2 AC charger. But you are right about nice waiting rooms, many Nissan dealers are brand new in major cites !
I Absolutely Love My LEAF 🍀🍃 I never want to be an ice boy again
What's worse than having lots of buttons?
A. Having to hunt for basic functions on a non tactile screen while trying to concentrate on the road.
Are those stock headlights?
All due respect you need to use your steering wheel Control instrument panel shows the charging rate I owned a 2018 & 2019 Nissan Leaf.
My Car often gives me 245 miles on my overnight charge off my dryer outlet. 😊
I just got a 2021 Leaf, what type of charger unit do you have? Or do you just plug into the 240v
I'm disappointed that your review didn't talk about the difference in build quality. We had the 1st gen Leaf and now a Model 3 and it really grinds my gears that the build quality of the Tesla is absolute garbage. There are THOUSANDS of videos out there about people complaining about the build quality. Mis-aligned body panels, unfinished trim, gaps in body panels, rain water entering the trunk. It's a very poorly put together car, ESPECIALLY for its price. I think when our lease on the model 3 is over we're going to go back to a Leaf.
You say that the white color of this car is to hard to keep clean!! Do you not see the state of your model 3 ?
haha. True! It's not much better
Always go with silver and you can forget about washing your car every week. You can go for months and no one will notice.
Any problem with f w d in snow ?
GOOD REVIEW & GREAT CAR.
Would love to have a Tesla but can’t afford it so I bought a brand new 2019 Nissan leaf SV plus. After tax incentives and some negotiation was 27k out the door. Where is that $25,000 Tesla I keep hearing about.
Have a 21 Leaf SVE fitted with a 64kw battery, they have heat pumps so only losing about 18-20% of range, compared to 30%+ on an ID4 which to me is a premium vehicle here in Ireland. Great cars but there's so many better looking ones out there, I'm looking at you Ariya and EV6. Unfortunately only starting to see chinese EVs appear in the market and they have some absolutely super vehicles.
I'm looking at buying a leaf, part of my decision process is to divide the price by the range. The base leaf and base Ev6 are comparable. Leaf =€104/km in range and the ev6 is more efficient at €102. However the Ev6 is about 25k more expensive than the leaf.
Driving to Tesla model y performance for work. I chose a Nissan leaf for our commuter car over Tesla and it was a very easy choice. 27k for a excellent shape. Used 2022 model that still has its warranties. The Nissan leaf actually has better build quality than the Tesla, sure it's not as fast by far but still peppy. The thing that you hate the most about the steering wheel with having buttons is the thing I like the most about it. I absolutely hate the Tesla for the fact that I have to look at that stupid center screen for every single thing I want to do. It's distracting at a am not a fan. I really like the fact that the Nissan does not have the sunroof as somebody who easily is sunburned. I hate the glass roof of the Tesla. Driving wise, obviously the Tesla has better performance but I would argue that it does not necessarily have any better driving dynamics. Noise wise I think the leaf is quieter. Tesla definitely has a better stereo but for an econo box that is less than half of what the Tesla would have cost me. I really don't care. Just some thoughts from somebody who drives both of them on a regular basis.
Chademo charging stations being phased out? Haven't seen any in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Crossover suv? I guess in this crazy world where everything is an suv…but I’d call this a hatchback
Is this a 2022 Leaf?
I need a ev light duty truck please
You do know that heated seats use less energy than the heater. The screen in front of steering wheel displays the charging rate. Didn’t do your homework before making the video,That’s the 40 kw version the 62 kw is better.
62 kw - 220 miles is hardly better. and an air cooled battery! i guess if you can get it for 25k after tax credit its an ok commuter car but 45 minutes to fast charge? and 45 hours at 120v? the battery tech is terrible.
@@danielroden9424 I belong to several EV groups and a Nissan Group is one of them,They are/have reported the 62 kw is holding up very well. Why would you charge on 110v 220v is way better for any battery pack and totally worth spending for an upgrade,Most people less than a few hundred. Our 2015 Leaf still can go the EPA range it was rated for when new. I still use a 2013 iPad. It all comes down to how well you treat the battery’s.
Personally I'd go for the 40 kilowatt, the bigger battery is nice but it's an additional $10,000 and for the overwhelming majority of my driving the 40 kilowatt is more than adequate. The few times a year I would exceed the capacity of a single fast-charging session during a drive I could rent a luxury car each time for the next 10 years and still end up saving money over buying the more expensive battery option. Now if the battery was closer to a 300/350 mile battery I might consider the extra money worth it
@@danielroden9424 keep in mind when this vehicle came out in 2018 45 minutes was about what you could expect to spend during a fast charge, while I will agree the passive battery is a net minus the starting MSRP more than compensates. Where I am they start at $27,000 and with tax credits will drop down to a $19,000 car, you're not going to get your hands on a Model 3 for less than 39K, the bolt is a fire hazard, and the other competitors are way more expensive.
I really enjoy having an EV! 😊
Going watching movie 2-3 hours blocking the charger the same time?
You can see what rate you are charging while in the vehicle. You are just not familiar with the vehicle. I have had a 2018 Nissan Leaf SL, a 2019 SL Plus and now a 2023 SV Plus. All show in the main screen, if you switch to it, the rate of charge.
Nissan leaf plus is excellent test drive one !! "Everett Wa. Nissan"
Tbh given the choice I'd opt for the leaf over the model 3. Not a fan at all of everything on a screen and buttons are much more friendly. Perfect everyday car without much cost.
The Leaf does have a screen that shows charging progress and time to charge. You needed to click to that a screen. Theres also the Nissan App that shows you status. So you can sot on the toilet while charging! Do your homework buddy!
"...went away from that crazy old design..." (2:15) and you call yourself an EV fan? :-)
Thanks for the great review, @PEIEVGUY! Hello from Ontario. :) We drive a 2019 Nissan Leaf 62 kWh, and also test drive and review plenty of other EVs on our channel. Please check it out here if you like: www.youtube.com/@maplev_leaf
The knee-sahyn leaf
He pronounced it Nee-sann but I don’t blame him and you shouldn’t blame US for saying nee-sahn. That’s how Nissan pronounced it in their ads here
@@paulbruneau7379 ah
Folks need to be aware of RAPIDGATE before they even consider driving long distances in a LEAF. The LEAF is a solid car but not even in the league of the Model 3.
u have a lot more to learn before u review a car like the leaf n tell elon to stop stealing our ideas.lol
You have this right. Tesla had one pedal driving driving long before LEAF did.
Correction on 13:45
1 - It does say charging speed and how much time remaining before you get a full charge.
2 - Approximately after 75% Charging speeds slow down to protect the battery from over heating.
3 - 40kw Battery doesn't have thermal or cooling system. Only the 62kw battery has active cooling and heating for the battery.
4 - Only in the summer I can achieve a little over 200km and never 250km
5 - 40kw battery prefers Level 2 charger over the Level 3.
6 - Long road trips are NOT recommended constant Level 3 will cause the battery to over heat. If it gets too hot, it may reduce the power on you.
That's from my experience. And I did have mine tested from the dealer. Still 12/12 bars...
Lol...the heated seats dont use that battery...they put those in all of leaf's to keep u warm when u ain't got enough juice to make it home with the heater CV on
A million buttons and "small screen"...you mean like a normal car??? Some of us can't afford a $500-$600/mo payment for an overpriced Tesla.
"QUITE INTERESTING REVIEW OF A SPACESHIP
I will never drive Nissan Tesla model 3 is the best or will drive Hyundai Ioniq but not leaf as too many buttons and the gear shifter no way...
I mostly agree. It’s not terrible, but when you compare prices and tech, a Model 3 SR+ is far way a better value. But some people like a more ‘traditional’ approach to a car and might go with a LEAF. Either way, getting someone to switch to a plug-any plug-is a good thing.
Thanks for watching!
Too many buttons to your brain.
@@peievguy6118 Yes, I admit Teslas are very cool cars. But, I don't think I could ever get used to the "laptop" screen in the middle. I like all my info like speed, to be right in front of the wheel. I don't want to have to turn my head to glance at how fast I am going or my range.
Also I have owned 5 Nissans and have never had any major issues (and my local dealer service dept is top notch and trustworthy), including my Frontier which still runs great with 220k miles on it, so that is another reason I stayed with the brand.
I don't really mind buttons. I tend to keep my cars a decently long time and I do much of my repairs myself once they are out of warranty. The simpler it is, the less cost to repair when it is 10 years old. Higher tech is nice and cool, but I prefer basic, easily, cost effectively repaired stuff. I would only do 2 things different if I were to buy my 2019 Leaf again. 1-heated seats (for my girlfriend) I don't need them myself lol. 2-get the 62kwh battery instead of the 40. Anyways I currently have about 10,000 miles on it, complaint free. No warranty issues and I love not spending $40 a week for gas in the truck, doing oil changes, belts, trans fluid etc.
For the person or family who commutes 100 miles or less per day this is a grwat car and can be bought used for a bargain which makes it easy for young people just starting out to get a good, reliable car.
Thanks for sharing your cool story
Feel sorry for Nissan Leaf, it isn’t nearly close to Tesla model 3.
That's true. Nissan (and the other car companies) are waaaaaay behind Tesla tech. But, like I said, the LEAF would make a nice 'little' secondary EV for daily driving around town and such, especially if you could get one at a nice price.
Thanks for watching!
Taking delivery of a blue 40kw Leaf tomorrow, I am pretty excited about getting it. More than I have been in a longtime about a car. We will see how I feel in a month.
@@gerhardk98 Nice! Is this your first EV? If so, get ready to have your life changed. You'll never want to go back to an ICE vehicle. Also, excellent choice on the LEAF. II'm sure it will fill all of your daily needs!
@@peievguy6118 it is my first EV, just came home from the dealer 130 km, used just over half the charge. Wife and I are going for little spin.
George Law +
Yes, funny isnt it, the leafs do not suffer the problems of quality control such as the Teslas.
I am looking to buy my first ev. I'm thinking 2016 Nissan leaf or 2016 Kia Soul. Possibly a Hyundai Ioniq. The more I look..the more unsure I become. Any thoughts, opinions would be greatly appreciated. I'm in Canada.. so winter driving is a consideration. I have to make a decision soon.
If you haven't purchased already I recommend taking a very long and hard look at what is currently available on the market, Nissan recently cut the MSRP on the new Leaf and with EV tax credits the MSRP can drop down into the sub $20,000 range. What does that get you? Well about double the range of a 2016 leaf which is rather important during the winter. I drive a 2012 Leaf near Chicago and I can tell you that a commute which is perfectly doable during the summer becomes a bit of a nail-biter during the winter with only 3 bars of battery loss. And I'm forced to rely on clothing, heated seats and charging to 100% in order to get the job done. That little bit of extra juice will go a very long way to ensuring you can run your air conditioner during the summer and your heater during the winter I will note that the ioniq electric is way more efficient when it comes to highway driving but maybe out of budget
@@mrspeigle1 I appreciate your input.. love to buy a used ionic but still 18 grand for a 2017 here in Ontario Canada. On top of that the wife's fighting me every step of the way. The battles rage on.