Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video:- The Nissan Leaf does not feel the need to shout that it is all electric.
- The Leaf may be the perfect electric car for conversion therapy.
- A reason that people don’t trust electric cars is that they are confused and terrified by anything that involves technology.
- This car has an instant torque response from the engine.
- 0-60km/h in 3.26 seconds and 60-100km/h in 4.40 seconds
- The regenerative breaking can freak a few people out initially but one can operate the car on one pedal.
- The amount of regen braking can be adjusted.
- Without regenerative braking, it will impact range.
- You sit high like a little SUV.
- You are not expecting a hatchback kind of vibe.
- Piano black plastic scratches easily.
- Seats are 6 way adjustable and are heated leather and suede type fabric.
- Door bins are good size for a water bottle.
- A massive load lip impacts practicality in the boot.
- Australia is receiving 2023 updated leaf models.
- Nissan offers a five year warranty.
- There are reports of faulty reversing cameras, but hopefully it is a software update.
- There is a recall of faulty park mode selector.
- The biggest issue in EVs is the battery, with air cooling opposed to liquid cooling
- Battery replacement is about 10,000 in Australia
- Electric motors virtually never fail.
- At current used leaf asking prices it does have stiff competition to consider.
- A good rule of thumb is that if you’re looking at short term ownership (3-5years), go for it; and if you're interested in long term ownership, there are lingering questions around battery packs.
