Hello all, I've had a few comments and questions asking about my charging setup. Yes, I have a Tesla Wall Charger (received it last Christmas) that I wanted to still keep after deciding to go with the Leaf. So after some research, I purchased the "Tesla Tap" (www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=50), which adapts the Tesla plug into a standard J1772 for Level 2 USE ONLY! It does NOT work with Tesla SuperChargers - only Wall Chargers or lower wattage. So far, it's working great and the Tesla Tap is a great quality product. There is another competitive product called "J-Adapter" which looks exactly the same as the Tesla Tap, however I would not recommend that as I've heard of a few issues where moisture can seep into the J-Adapter and short it out. Anyone considering getting this adapter, stick with Tesla Tap. Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with that company and get no compensation or anything from them.
@1966johnnywayne
5 жыл бұрын
I'm sure that your EV costs substantially less to operate per km than a comparable ICE vehicle, but lets try to be a little more honest about the actual cost...6.5 cents per Kwh in Ontario, not bloody likely. You've down played the delivery and "some other fees" to the point of inconsequential, when the reality is that the delivery is more than the cost of the electricity itself. My electricity consumption, in London (1.5 hours down the road), is typically >70% off peak, and when I take the total cost of my bill and divide it by the total usage suddenly that 6.5 cents per Kwh balloons to 18 - 20 cents per Kwh. All that being said, perhaps all the costs beyond Kwh rate are substantially less in the GTA...a sort of thank you from the former Liberal government for being so "progressive".
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@RWarrior777
3 жыл бұрын
@@EVRevolution are tbe seats all leather?
@tubetop123
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Prius Hybrid slowed my driving habits and calmed my driving life down. Now I just watch the other people gunning their cars, and then seeing them again at the next red light or traffic jam.
@Travlinmo
6 жыл бұрын
tubetop123 ah-ha. Same here. My wife and I just laugh as we get passed over and over by the same cars.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sirousmohseni4
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Ken. All the important points are covered. Thanks and keep up the good work in educating potential adaptors.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@johnjet23
6 жыл бұрын
I just received my Leaf yesterday.Thank-you for the this video!! This was very informative. The vehicle is so much fun to drive. The staff at Clarington Nissan were awesome. Have an amazing day
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Johnnata, thanks for the comments and for watching my video! Congrats on your new Leaf, you will love it. Keep in touch and let me know your feedback on the Leaf after a couple of months. You can send me an email at evrevolutionshow@gmail.com.
@talamasca75
6 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you. Somehow, the Leaf makes my driving more agressive than my petrol car does. ECO mode is a good way to stay cool.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
I think you mean less aggressive?
@nodr84
6 жыл бұрын
When driving the Leaf in Rush Hour Traffic, while drinking some caffeine infused morning joe, its only eco mode for me from now on! Great tip for blending in with the flow, during the work commute.
@glloyd9707
6 жыл бұрын
Great review of the Gen 2 leaf I own a Gen 1 and love it. I think you can also add to the zero emissions the obvious fact that electric cars do not burn oxygen or use water during any travel. Gasoline and diesel have a considerable water content in both refining and consumption. Last time I looked we may need those two for continued life on earth! Press ECO to live
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@markgaudie80
6 жыл бұрын
Great video Ken. Love your calm style 👍
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@larshelmin
6 жыл бұрын
Wow, a sensible review of a sensible car by a sensible driver on youtube!
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks larshelmin, I try my best since I'm a rookie into this EV world as well. This is my first EV.
@madmotorcyclist
6 жыл бұрын
I'm still going strong on my 2011 Leaf. Batteries still fully charge and I've lost about 10% range. In those seven years my maintenance cost total around $500 (replaced accessory battery, key fob battery, flat tire, and yearly battery checks is all that has been done). The only thing I was a stickler about was never to leave the Leaf's batteries fully charged 100% for more than a few hours.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks for the comments and for watching my show! Glad to hear more real-world feedback from owners.
@UniKyrn
6 жыл бұрын
Got mine in May of this year and love it. The e-pedal feature, which I didn't know about ahead of time, is just so very useful given some medical issues. I traded in a 29yr old Nissan Axxess, manual transmission and found instead of dealing with just two pedals now, I can drive most of the time and never even have to find the brake pedal. The only thing I was worried about was the lack of rear-side visibility, but the Leaf, once I got more familiar with it, does a good job at compensating and warning me when I'm about to change lanes and missed seeing something in the blind spots.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Brian Antoine Thanks Brian for watching and for getting into the EV world! Glad you are enjoying the new Leaf it is a fine car.
@UniKyrn
6 жыл бұрын
I always knew that when I replaced that olxl Axxess, it would be a hybrid or an EV and I'd been watching the Leaf as it got better. The only thing I really miss is the cargo room, the Axxess was perfect for fmall loads. I've been looking into a trailer hitch for it and a small cargo trailer, but Nissan doesn't make one and I;m not sure it's even possible. Put anything behind the Leaf that close and I wonder how much it would confuse the rear sensors. Would the Leaf constantly think it was about to be rear ended? Can't seem to get an answer from the dealer.
@markdemaegd4058
5 жыл бұрын
I also didn't know about the E-Pedal until I purchased the 2018 Leaf. I cannot imagine not having a vehicle without this one foot driving feature. Once you drive an electric vehicle there is no going back. Quickness, smoothness and less maintenance are such benefits. The cost and range will only get better the more car manufacturers that start competing.
@roymannina8105
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your thorough review! I'm glad there a way to display the speed in digital form.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roy for watching and appreciate the feedback!
@josuesays
6 жыл бұрын
Great video, even for me who's getting my Model 3 within a few weeks!!
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, congrats on your Model 3 I am sure you will love it!
@derekwarrack2017
6 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to see how the leaf performs in winter, I know in the toronto area can have crazy cold winters just like here in Saskatchewan. Great video, and keep enjoying your purchase!
@kennethbokor1
6 жыл бұрын
Derek Warrack thanks yes will be interesting to see how it performs.
@rogerstarkey5390
6 жыл бұрын
Derek Warrack It may allow multiple fast charges in one day during winter!
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@David_Parr
6 жыл бұрын
Great video Kenneth I drive my Zoe here in the UK mainly in eco mode, and i find it a bit more chilled also I would say in the end it will save wear on the tires too. Also as you will know the power is always there if and when you need it.
@twoeightythreez
6 жыл бұрын
David Parr I drive my leaf in eco mode as well. I feel that regular mode is just too twitchy. If you need power, you floor it and its the same... One thing i wish they had was a "coast mode" so you could just have zero regen when letting off the throttle. (Yeah, you can put it in neutral, but you are taking a risk if you suddenly need to accelerate.) You wouldnt believe how far this car will coast in Neutral! I am averaging nearly 4.5 miles per kW and I live in hilly Pennsylvania.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@migueloteiza6055
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your good review, it's helped me to decide on the purchase of the new leaf. Keep doing this kind of videos. You've got a new subscriber. Greetings from Spain
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hola Miguel and muchas gracias and thanks for watching my show! Glad my information is helpful and all the best on your new Leaf! Would love to hear from you after you get your new Leaf and get your feedback!
@inlama
6 жыл бұрын
Super video. Thank you for that. Our delivery date is about 10th of july. We can not wait. 🤩
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks inlama and congrats on your new EV!
@nomadchad8243
6 жыл бұрын
My neighbour just got a new leaf, it's the nicest looking EV I've seen in real life. Funny how the Tesla model X looks like a Mazda 5 in reality but looks nice in pictures.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Nomad, thanks for your comments and for watching my show! Glad you like the new Leaf, all cars are very subjective and personal choices when it comes to looks and the like. I'm not overly crazy about the looks of the X either, however I love the Tesla technology including superior batteries and BMS as well as the roominess of the X.
@mrfefe333
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ken, I love my 2018 Nissan Leaf!!! I had been following Model3owners back in few years ago. Cancelled M3 order and got Leaf. Love your videos and keep up the good work. Suggestion, I think you should host Toronto Leaf owners club. So we can have similar meet up like the model 3. Thanks!!!!
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hello fefe 33, I would love to host a club meeting. Please reach out to me via the channel email for details.
@420031
6 жыл бұрын
I have had mine about 2 weeks longer than you've had yours. I love it! My 50km daily commute (each way) and weekend/evening running about has cost me roughly $40 per month. I too drive in Eco and E-Pedal all the time, and like you, I find it has calmed me down. Even 401 commuting in stop and go (not my normal drive) is far less stressful with E-Pedal. I won't be buying another ICE vehicle for a commuter car. I love not knowing the price of gas, and I have found a renewed sense of driving for pleasure. I can go on a drive in the country and not worry about justifying the price of fuel, or more importantly, the exhaust pollution. And in the heat this summer, I have had no guilt about idling with the A/C on! I should also add that with the Level 2 home charger, I have had zero range anxiety, not even once.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill great points as well! I call my Leaf the "Zen-mobile" due to the calming effects! :)
@jamespaul2587
6 жыл бұрын
That gives a whole new meaning to a Nissan "Z" car, Ken - maybe you should do a commercial for Nissan! 😀
@peievguy6118
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Glad you are enjoying the Leaf. Good to see that nobody was driving the car while you were in England for Fully Charged Live in early June haha.
@kennethbokor1
6 жыл бұрын
PEIEVGUY thanks! Yes was parked at the airport!
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@candacemac4338
4 жыл бұрын
Older Leafs made no provision to charge the 12volt battery.If you drive the car daily,it might not be a problem.But I drive twice a week,and have to trickle charge the 12 volt ,and so far that is working. Hope Nissan would address the issue in later models. Many older Leaf owners have swapped the original 12v battery for the Optima AGM 12 v battery.,and if I have any more problems,I will too. thanks for the info.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I've not had an issue other than needing a boost once when I left my hazards and running lights on all day for a show.
@JamesSmith-ip5ou
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent review and cost analysis. Thank you.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MarkLLawrence
6 жыл бұрын
One more reason I drive an EV is that I value my time. No need to go to refueling stations all the time when charging at home and the lesser maintenance saves me a monthly trip for servicing, as I drive a lot.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Very good point Mark, also the health concerns around refueling a gas/petrol vehicle: fumes, particulates, etc. Do we really know the long-term effects this has? Like after 50-years of doing this? I believe there is science behind this but not only the time for refueling gas, but the health issues are of concern.
@InternetDude
6 жыл бұрын
Mark Lawrence you must not go beyond a full charge distance very often because charging away from home takes much more time than filling a gas car.
@josuesays
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely right, my ex worked for our state government working on Air Quality as her specialty, and apparently standing by a gas tank is really, really bad for one's health. As I wait for my EV, i always make sure to stand several yards away from my truck as it fuels.
@thanhngo5859
6 жыл бұрын
Whenever a gas station is being refueled by a tanker truck the entire area around the gas station is exposed to gas fumes. They tend to do this when the gas station is closed but I have experienced smelling gas fumes during tanker refill and it was not pleasant. I have an Ioniq EV but still own a Mazda 3 and hope to be off of gas in a few years by going fully electric. I hate going to the gas station to refill my Mazda.
@V10PDTDI
6 жыл бұрын
Hi ken you should calculate the total amount of KW/H used that number and then calculate the real amount using you current rate of electricity I bet it would be a bit higher than what the application says but if it’s close then it amazing then the car pays it’s self compared to a 4 cylinder car imagine a comparaison with a truck or SUV. Anyway thanks for the video.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Good advise and thanks!
@busog97641
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. My wife and I are considering replacing our 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback for a Nissan Leaf. To be honest with you, most of what you said here went over my head in understanding what it all means but I can say that you were very informative in the details. Now all we need to do it buy one and then all of that will eventually make more sense. Again, thank you, Keith
@busog97641
6 жыл бұрын
Oh, and now to go and watch some more of your videos. :')
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Walking Zed's, thanks very much for your comments and best of luck in your EV choice! You won't regret whatever you purchase. The Leaf is a great car if it fits your needs from daily range, space, etc. If you have any further questions, please feel free to email me and I'll try to answer them. Thanks for watching my show and I hope you subscribe to my channel!
@BIGBOSS-pj7up
6 жыл бұрын
That's called a real review, thank you.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ronaldmillsopp3802
6 жыл бұрын
Great vlog and it's a beautiful car ! This car is about £30,000 to buy in the UK and for me I have to think with my head . To cover your driving would a 30kwh leaf not cover your transport needs at half the price ? My heart would love one and congrats on your new purchase . Keep the V logs coming ! Cheers
@chrisredfield3240
6 жыл бұрын
Can you get a 30kw leaf for 1/2 the price of a 40kw leaf. That's a lot of money to gain 10kw.
@ronaldmillsopp3802
6 жыл бұрын
Chris Hart I agree , best to wait for the 60kwh
@chrisredfield3240
6 жыл бұрын
ronald millsopp as long as the battery can be the same size and weight. Otherwise the extra weight could take some of the extra range away. I would be fine with 40kw especially if the price is lower.
@ronaldmillsopp3802
6 жыл бұрын
Chris Hart cost is a big factor .
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cheefussmith9380
6 жыл бұрын
thank you for taking the time to make and post this:-) Does this model have the automatic parking feature? i saw lots of news about that, but i don't see it advertised at all in the available models.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi and your welcome - thanks for watching. No, unfortunately the North American version do not offer Park Assist. Too bad, my wife would love that feature!
@cheefussmith9380
6 жыл бұрын
EV Revolution yeah, it’s probably one of those things that’s neat to use at first or show off but you stop using after a while. You know, like seatbelts. 😂
@unzicek
6 жыл бұрын
This channel needs more subs!
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@captainsemtex
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Kenneth. Glad you are enjoying the Leaf and good informative video. Maybe I misunderstood but I’m not convinced by the cost estimate in the app. You mentioned it costs the net energy used... ie amount to charge - regen energy recovered. So if you charge 40kW and regen 5kW the cost is 35kW?? But that’s not right. You still paid for 40kW of energy. The 5kW of regen just meant you could drive further. The real cost is what the Tesla charger records, IMHO.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi good observation, however I think of it as because of the regen, my battery state when starting a charge is lower then it what it could have been without any regen recoup. I do see your logic and even if that is the case, with a higher per cents number than I am actually paying, it still should be pretty close. Even give or take 10-20%, the dollars are still much lower than petrol (1/8th-1/6th lower?).
@captainsemtex
6 жыл бұрын
EV Revolution Thank you Kenneth and absolutely correct. The cynic in me figured Nissan was playing with the numbers... but regardless, running cost is still well below gas :-)
@roadboy99
6 жыл бұрын
I noticed that you run on ECO mode and E-pedal. Have you tried running on B mode with no E- pedal? That works well for me because it's a balance between D and ECO mode - it's doesn't have that racy feeling on D mode as when you let go the gas it slows down nicely to regenerate power. This setup works well with my driving.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi roadboy99, yes I've tried all the options and my setup works best for me. Thanks for the info.
@iplace0618
6 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for a great video about reality of driving new Nissan Leaf. I like to hear your view point. I'm just curious, I may be wrong that I noticed the charger on the wall was Tesla's with J1772 adaptor?
@kennethbokor1
6 жыл бұрын
Kiyoshi hell yes you are correct. Showed my setup in my delivery day video. Tesla wall charger with Tesla Tap adapter.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@be236
6 жыл бұрын
I got a Nissan LEAF 2017 S. Loving it so far... Will try to get LEAF with 60kwh battery after a year or two...
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, great that you are driving something with a plug! And glad you are loving your Leaf.
@be236
6 жыл бұрын
Yup, my ideal EV would be a 350-400km range EV, to reduce range anxiety.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
That is a sweet spot range.
@tongsli
6 жыл бұрын
Kenneth, I really like the leaf when we test drove it this past spring. The size and location of the A-pillar was just to large and too far forward. Other than that, I thought it was a great vehicle.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for feedback. Yes the ergonomics is not for everyone, hence why it is important to test drive and see any vehicle you look at first. Hope you decide on something with a plug anyway.
@twoeightythreez
6 жыл бұрын
You will be thankful for that massive structure if you hit a large animal. The Leaf is stout like a tree. Even a 200lb (90kg) buck, hit dead-on at 50mph(80kph), only caused cosmetic damage. The car was still driveable.
@toptobottom247
6 жыл бұрын
I thought this was funny and people might enjoy this...but you know how they say on these channels that people in apartments will have challenges and probably won't get an EV right now? Well, I was visiting a friend who lives in an apartment complex and I noticed that there were actually electric cars in the parking lot. One guy who actually driving a 2018 Nissan Leaf had an extension cord running from his patio which was directly across the sidewalk from his Leaf which was directly in front. He put a caution cone down in front of it. Yeah...it's a matter of time for management finds out and say no to that but my friend says he mostly does that at night so. Just shows the desperation for change. I made a recommendation on how to get a public charger in the parking lot. 5 electric EV's or more in one complex should initiate change.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TRYtoHELPyou
6 жыл бұрын
great update! open up your manual and read the page "EV-20" that will be the reason i will not get another leaf :/ Im certain it will keep you happy for quite some time but for longevity.... man. be ready to replace that battery in a few years or deal with the lower range. (we replaced our battery last September, the local dealer got us a deal on the battery )
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi TtHy, thanks for watching and I am aware of the users manual and expressed concerns. I hope the pack will last and time will tell. Nissan claims a chemistry change in this pack that should add to longevity, we will see.
@MrConor159
6 жыл бұрын
Avoid sustained high battery tempera- tures (caused, for example, by exposure to very high ambient temperatures or ex- tending highway driving with multiple quick charges [if so equipped]) .
@_TrueDesire_
6 жыл бұрын
Conor Nugent in other words: buy another car
@MrConor159
6 жыл бұрын
TrueDesireHD not to many choices in Europe at the moment for cars that you can actually buy right now. There the leaf the smaller Zoe, a less range and hard to get ionq similar with the e-golf and the expensive and small i3.
@davidboling3245
6 жыл бұрын
Hey TtHy, did you ever make a video about this battery replacement. How did you go about this deal, as I'm looking to get a replacement battery before too long (aren't we all?). I bought my Leaf used, so never experienced a Leaf with it new capability, although there have been few times when I was totally devoid of options.
@domenicdefrancesco
6 жыл бұрын
It was touched on in an earlier post, I guessing that the apps showing your energy consumption do not take into account the losses associated with the charge/discharge and AC to DC charge efficiencies. If your goal is compare the cost of energy for an EV verses the cost of energy for an ICE, the losses not taken into account are minimal. But, if you want to accurately calculate the true cost to power your EV, you have to take those into account. I wasn’t able to find much reference on the subject, but I have seen estimates 80% of what you consume from the grid is usable for running the car. The only real way, as far as I can figure, to calculate the total Kwh/km consumed from the grid is to put a power meter in front of the wall charger, and record the kwh consumed and km traveled between charges, and use those two numbers to calculate your kwh/km consumption. Interesting side note, those losses when charging your car get turned into heat. So if you are in an area with cold winters, and you charge your car in the garage, it might be beneficial to insulate your garage so that you can retain that wasted energy to warm your garage a little. That may also increase your range in the winter since the batteries would be warmer. Actually, insulating your garage also has the benefit of keeping your garage cooler in the summer. My garage faces south, and on a sunny day, it’s about 40°C in there, while only 25°C outside. If I had an EV parked it there all day, the elevated temperature could shorten the life. The unfortunate reality with current battery technology is that it does not like temperature extremes. Keeping them in the mid temperature range will help their longevity.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@FutureSystem738
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kenneth, good review, however please give us actual temps rather than adjusted for humidity. (The battery doesn’t care about humidity like we humans ;-) We have long hot summers here in Australia, so the 2018 Leaf is not a viable option here without active thermal management. I’m planning on a Model 3 when they eventually get here, but will obviously look at the 2019 Leaf.
@kennethbokor1
6 жыл бұрын
FutureSystem738 sure. Actual shave ranges from mid-high 20’s to mid-high 30’s C
@FutureSystem738
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and Cheers.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@demus8757
4 жыл бұрын
Finally somebody who understands it. Drive with Eco on, accelerate normal instead of shortening the battery to get to 100km/h in just a few seconds. Everybody wants a huge range, but they also wants to reach 100 in 3 seconds. Spoiler: that doesn't go together. Use the car as anormal car and forget about the power. It's useless. Great info in the video, thanks.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I totally agree and to this date, still run it 100% of the time on Eco.
@sunilvarmadatla
6 жыл бұрын
i would prefer Nissan leaf over model 3. the main reason is model 3 is premium car. once it is out of warranty, the maintenance cost of Tesla cars are very high. Tesla is still considered as new brand and there are so many reliability issues with car electronics. if you want simple electric car with out unnecessary tech, Nissan leaf is best option.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi F1, both are great BEVs for different reasons and budgets. Thanks for your comments and for watching!
@LostInIce4
6 жыл бұрын
I just drove through 4 European countries in my Leaf. Super car no matter what the haters say. #rapidgate, not a major issue. ProPilot is the best thing after a coffee maker. I wish the seats would be a little more comfortable on longer journeys. Maybe the Nismo Leaf will have Recaro seats? Solid car in all aspects.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@giliadlernevo203
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ken -very helpful! I've had a leaf for two months and the cost is about 1 cent/ km as opposed to 20c/km with my previous Audi (!). I've purchased a tesla tap following your lead and it works great! Question: My charger is outside. Do you think that'll present a problem during winter?
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Gili Adler Nevo Hi great that you’ve gone Zero Emissions and congrats. Thanks for watching the show. Yes the tesla Tap works great and since it seals bettter to offer protection from the elements, you should have no issues with it outside. You may want to also email the company direct for some winter tips. My use in pretty well indoors only.
@twoeightythreez
6 жыл бұрын
My 2 month review is this: I love it and have put 3500 miles on the Leaf. Unfortunately, the Leaf is a deer magnet and so I have also spent 2500 miles and 5 weeks in rental cars. I hit a deer within 2 weeks of owning the leaf. Doe barely faze this car, its built like a tank. That first hit was $5k in damage, but the 2nd hit 3 days after getting the car back from the body shop (to a 5 point buck) took out the front clip. No frame damage but the whole clip is done. The Leaf sure can take a hit, but be forewarned that body parts are very expensive. (ONE headlight is $950) Thankfully, my insurance covers animal hits completely...so that buck that I hit dead center mass while going 50mph (and the $15k or damage he caused) cost me nothing. I bet my insurer HATES the leaf now. But man, I miss my CAR.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for the comments! Glad you are ok and that the Leaf has provided the protection that so many BEVs offer due to increased structural integrity. I'm not surprised at the costs for repairs and good thing for insurance. Hope you get your Leaf back soon and thanks for watching my show!
@twoeightythreez
6 жыл бұрын
EV Revolution Thanks! I hope you have better luck with your Leaf. Hey, maybe thats why deer like it so much...its.a LEAF. Deer love eating leaves.
@dsher503
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very helpful. I'm hoping costs in Portland, Oregon will be similar!
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, appreciate you watching and your feedback. Even if my costs are 9-11 cents per kWh (add delivery, monthly electricity fees, etc.), it's still much cheaper than gasoline.
@kingstinger
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for vid ken, nice to see you doing solo stuff.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, more solo is in the cards for me!
@jamespaul2587
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken, that was a great overview and your new LEAF is awesome! The colour is very distinctive and it shows the lines nicely. One thing to add is that costs can be even less for those that have access to free public chargers. I have a first gen LEAF (2011 model) that I bought used 3 years ago, and while my range is limited to 100 to 120 kms, there are ChargePoint stations near my home and work, so most times I can drive for free! My commute is around 50 kms return and It's my only car. I was hoping to upgrade to a longer range model or a standard battery 3 but with the loss of the Ontario rebate I'll be waiting for a while, and I will continue to (reluctantly) rent a gas car for occasional longer trips and for vacations. Unfortunately the rental locations do not appear to carry hybrids (a Prius would be great for camping) but hopefully this may change over time.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks James Paul, yes I do love the colour and get many compliments on it. It is not a popular colour and I hear Nissan is discontinuing this colour for MY2019 moving forward.
@Fraiyia
Жыл бұрын
Have you had any battery over heat issues ? I think if the battery is warm you could go to a car wash .
@EVRevolution
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. No I really did not, there were one occasion when the Fast Charging would slow a bit due to heat, but that's it. A car wash unfortunately would not cool the pack. Nice idea though.
@Fraiyia
Жыл бұрын
@@EVRevolution I wonder if it's air cooled hen does it have vents? And if it has vents then it would be a simple matter to engineer a temperature controlled fan and something like that I did back in my first years in tech school. Easy stuff
@EVRevolution
Жыл бұрын
@Fraiyia Nissan Leaf uses "passive" thermal management for handling heat in their packs. There are no vents, simply that he heat dissipates passively over time. Many have talked about fans and I am not sure if one can be added. However, they did do that for the NV2000 Electric in Europe, so it may be possible for the Leaf. If you have more questions, please reach out to me via my email at EVRevolutionShow@gmail.com and we can set up a time to chat via a zoom call, as I would be happy to answer and address more questions or concerns you have about the Leaf.
@victorseal9047
6 жыл бұрын
Comprehensive and smooth....as always .
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@nix4644
6 жыл бұрын
Very useful real world review. Thanks for that. My number one reason for getting an electric car would be that I wouldn't ever have to go to those filthy gas stations again.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hello WS P, thanks for watching and for your feedback. I agree, my number 1 reason was Zero Emissions, with the bonus of not having to go to gas stations again!
@KK-ts1pm
6 жыл бұрын
Also, I noticed that you have a Tesla WC. Did you get that prior to you deciding on buying a leaf? Nice to have the adapter!
@kennethbokor1
6 жыл бұрын
K K yes received it last year the wall adapter.
@gordontyler9317
6 жыл бұрын
It seems like you removed the Tesla end and somehow spliced in a Nissan compatible connector - or is it some sort of adapter cable?
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@laithbarsoom8627
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the comprehensive review. Very helpful. Can you please comment on the recommended charger. Thanks
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi read my pinned comment on this thanks!
@gmald17
5 жыл бұрын
Hello! I know will be doing the year review soon. How many km/mi have you driven and any battery degraded that has been noticed ? Thanks again in advance.
@EVRevolution
5 жыл бұрын
Hello, yes I'll do a 1-year at the end of May timeframe. So far, almost 23,000 kms and about 5% degradation.
@mgalison
5 жыл бұрын
have bought one yet. Really close to doing so. My main reason is here in Phoenix AZ, I can use the HOV lanes to get to work. I believe I can cut 30 mins each way from my commute time.
@EVRevolution
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Marty, thanks for watching and for comments. And you help lower GHG emissions as a bonus!
@trex2092
5 жыл бұрын
Do yourself a favor, go Tesla, you will not regret. Great battery TMS, by the way, Nissan has NONE.
@InternetDude
6 жыл бұрын
Tesla should give owners more data like this. Good video, Kenneth.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@IKhanNot
6 жыл бұрын
Good review. I was deciding on replacing my Mercedes Benz C300 with a Leaf, Tesla Model 3 but was also considering a plug in hybrid. I do travel around the GTA and Southern Ontario once in a while for work (though I'm mostly at one location) and while theoretically I can get to and from all the places I normally go to on just one charge I just can't get over the range anxiety in case there is a change of plans and I have to drive elsewhere. I can see the Leaf's strengths but a big part of me is leaning towards the plug in hybrid instead. This will be an interesting set of test drives.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks for watching. That's quite the company you are considering the Leaf with. Please understand the the Leaf is not a premium car model or brand for Nissan. Telsa clearly has eyes on this market and the mid-size is targeted with the Model 3. I would look at your budget, your driving needs and space (like how many people or stuff your regularly have in the vehicle) in order to narrow down some candidates. If budget is not an issue, then the Model 3 or X is my recommendation. The Model 3's Long-Range version has similar range as a ICEV at about 500kms (310 miles). That is more than enough to go a few days in urban driving and easily on long trips, combined with SuperCharging. Plus, Tesla does have one of the best Thermal Management Systems for the battery pack in the market. However, the Leaf is a great value-priced BEV with plenty to offer, at a lower price but with some differences. Since you mentioned a hybrid, they are ok too but if you have the choice for a hybrid or all-electric, I would suggest the all-electric. Zero Emissions is ultimately the best goal to achieve and hybrids are ok but are a stop gap IMO. Good luck and I'd love to hear back from you via email to let me know what you ended up with.
@APsupportsTerrorism
6 жыл бұрын
Tesla will be lucky to exist through the year at this point, and literally every Model 3 is being shipped with Warranty service being prescheduled... they're repeating Ford's mistakes from the 70s. If things go south (and their cash crunch isn't getting any better), there will be no Warranty repairs. At all. And you will have spent $50k+ on an as-is car with many issues, vanishing parts, and plummeting resale value. www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2018-03-22/elon-musk-is-a-modern-henry-ford-that-s-bad If you need to drive long-distance, a plug-in hybrid is pretty much always going to win out. Range shouldn't be an anxiety... for daily commuting, nothing can touch an EV. They're amazing. More than that, and they lose their appeal very fast and become a hassle. If you really want the EV, consider renting a car for those trips? I'm not sure how Canadian taxes work, but in US that kind of thing can be claimed if workplace doesn't foot the bill. You could also consider a 2-car strategy with an ICE or Hybrid and keep it super-low mileage - putting all the daily miles on an EV. Saves you at the pump and on depreciation. But imo, a good PHEV largely accomplishes that in 1 car... Just my opinion.
@Raksonevs
6 жыл бұрын
Leaf is my favourite nowadays, still have my model 3 reservation though.
@Travlinmo
6 жыл бұрын
Raksonevs wait, what? I love the 3 but if I preferred the leaf, I would just do it. If this is your favorite now, why not do it?
@Raksonevs
6 жыл бұрын
Charlie Fox I will wait for the model 3 price first, maybe.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@pauljosse
6 жыл бұрын
put nu finish on the paintwork, it lasts 8 months in the baking hot sun, as seen in a dudes test of multiple types of waxes etc, it might last longer, but its cheap and it works. protects the paint really well.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
pauljosse Hi thanks for the advise and for watching my show!
@richardowensnr6243
6 жыл бұрын
A really great review, one of the better one's info wise, I am in Ireland and the infrastructure and incentives are not very good, but I still want one and I will get one in the next few months, hopefully. From what I have found out, the cost of a service here is dearer than I expected and it hard to know what is actually done to justify it, any answers?
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Richard, thanks for the feedback and for watching my show! Service is a bit tricky since most of the intervals are checks of the vehicle, including battery checks. I believe they are really yearly and will also involve tire rotations and brake fluid checks/changes. Since the general service on the Leafs are not that frequent, I would still take it in for at least a yearly check - especially for the battery in order to validate the warranty. I certainly plan on following the maintenance schedule. Hope this advise helps.
@richardowensnr6243
6 жыл бұрын
It helps, thanks, as I have always serviced myself for the past 50yrs or so and I have lost touch with the current per hour labour charges, so going EV will be a quantum leap for me...
@Bobby_Digital37
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Your Leaf looks great. What kind of tint (brand and percentage light) did you put on your Leaf’s windows? It looks perfect for your car.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Charles T. Hi Charles thanks for watching and for your feedback. I went 30% tint for all and used a shop that I picked their best premium brand of film. I forget the actual brand but it was the most costly since it has a lifetime warranty.
@christopherhamilton5557
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Really like the color of your Leaf!
@EVRevolution
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@nodr84
6 жыл бұрын
Video, well done with attention to detail, is there anything in the 2018 Leaf users manual that warns of electronic warranty issues, by using an OBD-2 dongle for LeafSpy Pro.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
nodr84 Thanks! None that I am aware of but I’ll have to go thru it again at some point. Don’t see how the dongle could impact anything as it is just sending data.
@nodr84
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I had heard a rumor (AKA faux news) that at Nissans discretion, they can void honoring the electric component warranty, should they somehow determine that the OBD-2 reader is responsible for the warranty claim. Thanks, and excellent write up on line @ IEVs (real NEWS).
@semperfidelis6235
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful review! This info is very helpful.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi Hello and thanks for watching. Glad it is helpful.
@vladsaghin7644
5 жыл бұрын
Great review! Interested in buying an EV when my lease ends in 1.5 years, especially now with the 5000$ rebate on top of the existing 8000$ incentive in Québec! Do you have any news on the VW ID hatch? Some say we won't get it in North America since Americans don't like hatches. I find it aberrant that a global car company which FINALLY makes an affordable (almost revolutionary) long-range EV would not offer it in NA, especially after Dieselgate and Electrify America and Canada programs... I could care less for yet ANOTHER electric SUV (ID Crozz) which is going to be 25% more expensive and less efficient! Any thoughts on that?
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@marksTips466
6 жыл бұрын
this was a wonderful review - thank you. really makes me want to get an electric car!
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Mark Levenson Thanks, and hope an EV can work for you.
@jeffreyasido
6 жыл бұрын
Great Review! I noticed you have the cargo organizer. I have an SL w/ Bose premium audio. Do you know if the cargo organizer is compatible with an SL w/ the Bose premium sound system? Thanks!
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeffrey for watching and yes, I have the SL with Bose. The sub is in the gap between the organizer and the rear seats.
@gmald17
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video I live in Dallas Texas where could I order the trunk organizer ? Thanks in advance Gerry
@sad10470
6 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I also have had my Nissan Leaf 2018 about 2 months and I am seeing about the same stats. I noticed the other day that compared to my last car as far as fuel cost goes that I can drive for 3 months on what it was costing me in just 1 month with my ICE car. Only thing different is I am just trickle charging mine until I can get house charger, hope to get that before winter but trickle charging is working fine for me and I drive 72 mile round trip to work!
@kennethbokor1
6 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear Steven! Yes I also know someone who drive less mileage than you and will just trickle charge. Will work fine. Btw, I found that trickle charge provides about 1.4 kW.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@123chat4
6 жыл бұрын
Love your Videos it was amazing especially since Leafs aren't popular in Northern Ontario its nice to see a youtuber in Ontario Canada actually testing out the leaf. i myself want one, but since i'm in college full time student and can only work part time i cant afford to purchase/lease one. so these videos are Crucial to me as it lets me see actual stats on Canadian roads and what not. Thanks Keep it up!
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi 1,2,3 thanks for watching and for your comments. Yes Leaf still doing well in Canada, Model 3 is doing better. Once you finish school, good thing is there will be a lot more choice for you to look at!
@NaeimKarimi
6 жыл бұрын
Hi there, do you have any recommendations on Winter Tiers for the Leaf? Would Xice Xi3 be a good choice? Some talk about Nokian R2. Which would be your choice? (none of the recommendations online are from a Canadian perspective)!!
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Naeim, sorry I don't have any recommendations yet as I am still considering this option. You can check out InsideEVs Leaf Forum as I asked this same question a few weeks back and got some responses. Thanks for watching my show!
@DavidDrivesElectric
6 жыл бұрын
I wish people would stop judging EV based on how much less they cost compared to an ICE. That's never been the purpose of an EV. It's about less emissions and less impact on the environment (noise, pollution, toxic waste). Now that EVs are successful we found out they are also cheaper to maintain (not cheaper to buy) and in some aspects can even outperform gas cars. I didn't buy my EV to save money. I felt it was important to make a change for the environment.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hello David, you took the words right out of my mouth! I've also been looking at BEV ownership in the same way. Sure, you will save on gas/fuel and maintenance, but not enough to really get a full ROI against the higher purchase cost of the BEV (even with incentives). At the end of the day for me as it is for you, the most important aspect (not cost savings, not power/0-60 times/handling, looks, etc.) is Zero Emissions. Here in Ontario, we have the added benefit of Clean Power so even the electricity generated to "fuel" my BEV has lower GHG impact than traditional fossil fuels since it comes from Solar, Wind, Hydro and (a couple) Nuclear sources.
@AlainSylvestre
6 жыл бұрын
thank for the great reviews. for the winter do you think to go with 15 or 16" for the tire or just use the 17".
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Alain Sylvestre Hello Alain and thanks for watching. Good question have not looked into it yet but will probably purchase them from Nissan and go with what they will recommend. Most likely stay with 17’s.
@richardowensnr6243
6 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I forgot the short time you have owned it, my excuse: old age, but two more inane questions, 1. do you find the beeps and noises from proximity sensors etc. become annoying? 2. Is there a built-in charger so you can just connect to the mains, or is an external charger essential? I know I need to get a demo model for a couple of days, but we only have one Nissan dealer in the county and it’s not that local, hence the daft questions….
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, no problem in asking more questions. I'm glad to help. 1. Nope, they work when they need to and that is good. 2. The Leaf (and all BEVs really) have the actual chargers built in to the vehicle. The external EVSE (Level 2) box we have here handles the communications to the car to manage start/stop charging as well as how much power to feed in. Level 2 on my Leaf is 32a and Level 1 is 15a. In North America, the new Leafs come with a L1/L2 charger depending on which plug you use. For your location, I suspect the L1 charger that comes with the Leaf (either standard or ordered as an option) will fit your wall plug socket as standard, so you can connect to regular household current at a minimum.
@ElectronicGigabyte
5 жыл бұрын
I am happy Nissan made the battery a 40 kilowatt hour capacity. The first generation of Nissan electric cars had unacceptable battery life, capacity and range to me. I would like to buy a 2018 Nissan Leaf maybe in 2021 or 2022. The top speed is only 90 miles per hour but it is a rare day when I drive that fast. Usually the fastest I drive on the highway is around 75 miles per hour.
@EVRevolution
5 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks EG for watching and hope you are subscribing to my channel. Almost a year later and I am still loving my Leaf. Zero issues and zero dollars spent on maintenance. Only had to do tire changes for winter. It's plenty fast for me.
@ThatGaijinFella
5 жыл бұрын
You must have a speed limiter fitted. This car can reach up to 144mph.
@ElectronicGigabyte
5 жыл бұрын
@@ThatGaijinFella -- I am going off of what was posted online about the 2018 Nissan electric car. It says the top speed is 90 miles per hour. Have you taken this model of car up to over 125 miles per hour? (If you have I hope it was on a race track.)
@heatleynoble
6 жыл бұрын
Did you have the old leaf? My boot(trunk) space in the old leaf isn't sufficient for a 4 person family and was wondering if they have improved this?
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Heatley Noble hi and thanks for watching and for the question. I believe interior space if fairly close between the models especially trunk space. You may wish to search for the specs of both boot sizes to confirm. Leaf won’t work for every use case that’s for sure.
@heatleynoble
6 жыл бұрын
Ah yes. Half of the problem was they made the opening a really awkward size plus I always thought they should have made somewhere for the cables under the hood with the motor. I'll take a look in a showroom.
@maximmono1
4 жыл бұрын
Well said car to slow down and enjoy the ride, highly agree.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marcin for watching and appreciate the feedback!
@maximmono1
4 жыл бұрын
@@EVRevolution just got one for my family, waiting for dealer to register. Use to drove very fast trying to fight with time. Now I slowed down and time seems to by on my side. Had 4 days test drive and will never go back to petrol or diesel. Electric cars are for well organized people not for these who go shop every day without knowing what they want.
@tarassu
6 жыл бұрын
Calculation is incorrect. 10kWh that vehicles counts actually is 11-12kWh of energy at the METER. Depending on charging speed and battery temp.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Arnis, thanks for the info. I believe I stated that the 8cents the app calculates is about right, even though I am actually paying 6.5cents. So the monetary calculations may not be 100% accurate but will be pretty close. You've highlighted a 1-2kWh difference which does not amount to a whole lot at 6.5cents per kWh.
@Christophe.C
6 жыл бұрын
Nice video and thanks for using the metric system and not the impracticable imperial..
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi split thanks for watching and for the feedback.
@gmald17
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Thanks for your review. 9 months later, how many km have you driven? how is your experience so far? Any feedback as to the life of the battery of this vehicle lacking the thermal management system compare to other EV Thanks in advance.
@EVRevolution
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Gerry, thanks for watching. I'll be doing a 1 year review at the end of next month and will provide more info.
@ThatGaijinFella
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review of this car. We’re picking ours up next week and I’ll be doing a comparison test to our current 1st gen LEAF, by driving to Hiroshima and back.
@EVRevolution
5 жыл бұрын
Hello and thanks for watching and for your comments! Fantastic and very happy to see you join the EV Revolution! You will love the car and I'd welcome if you sent me a picture of your drive via the show's email: evrevolutionshow@gmail.com.
@themanofmead5273
5 жыл бұрын
What an excellent summary video. Thank you.
@EVRevolution
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, appreciate the feedback!
@Demobot1
5 жыл бұрын
My only question is with regards to the included level 1/2 charger. Would you recommend using that instead of buying a level 2 charger.
@EVRevolution
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Walter, thanks for watching and for the question. Well that really depends on your charging needs and available time. Also, what plugs you have at home. If you have a Wall Plug that will take the Level 2 Connection (that the included charger has built-in), say like a stove receptacle (likely NEMA 14-50R) available, and you have the time to charge for 6-8 hours to full from empty, then you would not have to purchase an additional level 2 charger. Nissan's built in charger tops out at 27.5 amps (6.6kW). This supplied EVSE is rated for up to 30 amps with the Stove receptacle (and available circuit) so it too will provide the full 6.6kW, like any other Level 2 non-Nissan charger. That's one of the benefits that Nissan provides is a charger that is BOTH a Level 1 (normal household 3-pronged North American Plug at 15 amps) with the included adapter, and natively a Level 2. And/or, you can always just use any normal plug (make sure it's on a 15 amp fuse circuit however) and the L1 pull is about 1.4kW. So for a full 40kW charge, at L1 this would take about 26-28 hours (you will never really have the battery at zero kW). In my case since I did not have a stove plug in my Garage, I ended up having professionally installed a Tesla L2 Wall Charger that is connected to a 60 Amp circuit, so I've got lot of headroom in that connection, even with the safety buffer. A Model 3 for example can pull about 44 Amps thru a Tesla Wall Charger. This gives the Model 3 faster charging rate (I believe it's 11kW), however it has a bigger battery so it needs a faster rate. Hope this info helps, and if you have any more questions about this, feel free to email me at evrevolutionshow@gmail.com.
@lesliegweir
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Ken, I have a 2018 SV and wondered if you find the storage addition in the trunk was worth the cost. I was recently quoted $259 by a Nissan Dealer but apparently there are none available.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Leslie, thanks for the question and for watching my show! Yes I do find it helpful. I keep the L1/2 charger that comes with the Leaf in it as well as some other odds and ends. That way the stuff is out of the way and does not shuffle around the well area. Also, I like to go biking and sometimes carry a bike(s) and stuff (like Ikea shelves or what not) and the cargo organizer is the same height as the rear seats folded down, so makes for a flat floor - even though there is the gap between the cargo box and the folded rear seats. I have the SL so the Bose Amp is in that space, which I like since it basically conceals it and keeps it somewhat protected. Yes the pricing is a bit steep for a plastic box really, but most dealer installed accessories are so I just had it bundled into my purchase price. Also, you can remove the cargo organizer since it has one bolt holding it onto the car. So if I need the extra space for a bigger load, I have the flexibility to easily remove it.
@landrewmackinnon4888
6 жыл бұрын
Leslie Weir I was quoted around 750/month for a 4 year lease. Or $600 US.
@chadwickwood9843
6 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Bokor did you lease or buy? I drove one on Friday and loved it but lease option was too expensive. It makes more sense to buy but I'm super concerned about the battery chemistry and lack of active cooling. Curious what you did. Thx.
@kennethbokor1
6 жыл бұрын
Chadwick Wood I purchased as I tend to keep my cars for a long time.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TomasTheTap
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for a great video and useful info!
@EVRevolution
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
@ElectraRC
6 жыл бұрын
No, did you say 8c / KWH. I live in rural Australia and we pay 28c /KWH (Aust $). Yes we did go Solar, 6.3 KW and salt water batteries so when I get an EV I will charge it from solar. But your price, really.
@domenicdefrancesco
6 жыл бұрын
I live in the same area as Ken, and yes, we pay about 6.5c /KWH at night and 13.2c /KWH during peak hours. There is also a delivery charge of about 2c /KWH, and a base monthly fee of about $21.00 even if you use no electricity. All in, my bill comes out to about 20c/KWH, (I don't use a lot of electricity). For me, it's that $21.00 base fee that increases my average cents/KWH cost. If I used more electricity, my average cost /KWH would go down. But the key point to remember, the incremental cost of using 1 additional KWH at off peak times is about 8c/KWH in Ontario, Canada. I'd be paying that $21.00 if I had and EV or not and should not be taken into account when calculating the cost to power the EV. Prices above are in Canadian. I'm curious what the pricing structure is like in Australia. Do you have a base price plus consumption plus delivery costs?
@ElectraRC
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Domenic, I will reply in full in the morning as it is very late. But yes even if I use no power at all. I still pay around $100 / 3 months. Just to be connected to the grid
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Domenic for a great explanation of our fee structure and confirming that the 8cents is about right, give or take a bit. Good point about the base fee as well - yes that is there no matter what you use.
@Nobody_Famous
6 жыл бұрын
ElectraRC he’s talking off-peak or Controlled Load 1 Rates typically for Hot Water heating at night in Australia 🇦🇺
@iorlovich
6 жыл бұрын
How do you get to the menu with your drive stats (the one just before you reset one of the counters on video, that only counts to 999)? Can't seem to find anything like that in my US spec Leaf
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi, you have to go to settings and I believe it's under EV Menus, you need to "unhide" it. Took me awhile to find it too! In EU, their models actually have 2 driving computer screens. In NA, we only have 1 available.
@iorlovich
6 жыл бұрын
EV Revolution Found it. Under Main Menu Selection, one of the tabs has Drive computer
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Great that's where it is, glad you found it!
@tnlwithtrixiekat478
6 жыл бұрын
My leaf was destroyed when someone ran into me.. i'm still dealing with issues from it.. But I am happy the new models are going strong. sigh.. i miss my leaf.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi TriXie, wow very sorry to hear that and hope you are ok! Cars can be replaced but people......I hope the increased safety of the Leaf (and BEVs in general) had some bearing on protecting you from serious injury. Hope you decide to get back into a BEV one day and best of luck in your recovery.
@chrisstleger9181
6 жыл бұрын
Do you have a separate electricity meter connected to your charge point? if you do, keep a separated record of your electricity consumption against mileage driven and you find a worse consumption figure.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi chris, thanks for watching and for your comment. No I don't, so the App is the closest thing I can do to at least get an approximation.
@chrisstleger9181
6 жыл бұрын
When I had 30 kWh Leaf I found quite a difference. Also with my current i3. In the UK we must have a separate smart meter on a charge point. I believe it's something to do with the government recording info on electric vehicle usage.
@josephjohn907
6 жыл бұрын
Nice Review of the Nissan leaf. Thanks
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joseph, really appreciate the feedback.
@joepah51
6 жыл бұрын
Nice guy... Seems to know what he needed before he purchased and the Leaf is not disappointing.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe for watching and for comments. Yup so far so good.
@mig21m13
6 жыл бұрын
The calculation is wrong, the amount to pay for electricity is not only the KWh rate, "delivery" fees, doubled the amount you said in video.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks mig21m1 for watching and appreciate the feedback! I don't think it would be doubled, but maybe a bit more. Still much cheaper than gas/petrol.
@paulrautenbach
6 жыл бұрын
Interesting numbers. Thanks.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@johnhoulihan8057
6 жыл бұрын
Very informative, real world assessment of this car. Thank you!
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, appreciate the feedback!
@rab6121
6 жыл бұрын
My dad used to laugh about EV´s. He drives an Hyundai SUV with a 3l motor, its a beast. So i took him on a test drive, drived slowly around and he complainted, of course.. Thats before I turned off eco and floored it. Never seen him more shocked afterwords. I bougth an used 2012mod a couple weeks ago. totally sold, test driven several electric cars before I made up my mind. It would be great having more range than 130km since our cabin is 310km away.But there are plenty of superchargers on the way so no need for it. even tho I really like the new model, and since the Leaf pays it self Im probably gonna buy the new one in a couple years..
@e-herm2726
6 жыл бұрын
R A hello can you charge the leaf on the superchargers?
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@foxylady1048
6 жыл бұрын
I have tried so many times to log on to the Nissan connect ev but due to my password being lost I’me unable to re log on even though if I delete the app and reinstall it will not connect again. Could you have any suggestions ken?
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, I know you need to set up your account info via the Nissan Connect Website, not initially thru the app. Try resetting your password on the actual website thru a computer browser then see if that will allow the app to connect, once you change your password. Otherwise, you may need to reach out to Nissan Connect support. Good luck!
@HenriZwols
5 жыл бұрын
You are the first person I see who uses km/kWh (higher is better) instead of kWh/100km (lower is better), so I have no feeling of how economic it is. The fact that you can have a day to day chart of economics is very useful.
@EVRevolution
5 жыл бұрын
Henri Zwols Thanks Henri for watching and for comments.
@seabream
6 жыл бұрын
Re: Changing Electricity Rate in app: Their UI decision here is strange. Neither tapping edit, nor the pencil beside edit will do anything. Tap on the rate itself and a cursor appears, and the phone's number pad appears (or if you have a phone with a built in keyboard, it will switch it to ALT for numbers), which you can use to erase and replace the rate, then press Enter to register the new number, though apparently, only to the nearest cent, judging from the error message I get when I attempt to enter 0.065, but not 0.06, or 0.12. Note, I've tried this on a Blackberry KeyOne (hence the built in keyboard note) running Android 7.1.1 and a Blackberry Priv running Android 6.x to test it with the on screen keyboard, so it may be different if you're using something else. Thanks for the informative video. Glad the car is working out so well.
@kennethbokor1
6 жыл бұрын
seabream thanks for the info yes I get the same experience it will let you select an option to change the rate but not save it. It’s ok works out to be pretty close.
@seabream
6 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Bokor Possible miscommunication; I have no problem saving the edit, so long as it is an even number of cents. I just type the figure, then press enter, it says "please wait" for a few seconds, then updates. As a workaround, if you want a figure for $0.065, you could just enter $0.65 then divide the result by 10, of course. One thing I have noticed about the app is that sometime in the past few months the way it calculates km/kWh has changed, at least for me with my 24 KwH LEAF, in the Electricity Usage Records and the graphs in the Driving Records Monthly and Yearly sections, as well as the graph in Eco Rankings. It is giving me way higher efficiency numbers in the past few months than it did with the previous design, but only in those three sections. The numbers listed for the averages in Driving Records and Eco Rankings above the graphs, and in Eco-Drive Evaluation look like what I get in the car, but the efficiency numbers in the Electricity Usage Records and graphs are far higher. As an example, one day last week, I drove ~75 km, 7.9 km/kWh according to the car. The 5 trips listed in the App's records show: 10.62, 11.26, 9.17, 13.84, 17.06 km/kWh, which cannot result in the average from the car because they're all above what the car shows. I don't know if the sections that are higher are maybe leaving out the accessory loads, or what, but they didn't used to be like that.
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@EVRevolution
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@SmartFurnishing
6 жыл бұрын
What’s the app you’re using on your old phone to see the temperature of the battery?
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
peter shchepin hello it’s Leaf Spy Pro.
@adamiq
6 жыл бұрын
Good job 😀, nice rewiev.
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@toyotaprius79
6 жыл бұрын
While 2 months show good about its use ability, I wouldn't be hailing the condition of the interior just yet. I don't know, maybe it's just me, I'm more used to the idea of 1, 2, 5 and plus year reviews
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Yes understand. However I was asked by many to provide my initial thoughts over my limited ownership so far. So that is what I have done.
@255f145c15w
6 жыл бұрын
Ken, are you aware if the heater is a heat pump or resistive element?
@EVRevolution
6 жыл бұрын
Hi, the Leaf has both. Uses the heat pump primarily and resistive when it needs to. I believe the AC also uses the heat pump in reverse since it gets cold really fast!
@255f145c15w
6 жыл бұрын
Smart engineering!
@twoeightythreez
6 жыл бұрын
255f145c15w its both. Just like in a house with a heat pump. Heat pump Only good to around 30 degrees F (-2C) then resistance heat kicks on. Also base models still use a heater core with an underhood heat element i believe.
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