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The Nissan Leaf was the world’s best selling EV for many years, until Tesla came along and released the Model 3 (and then the Model Y). But the Leaf is still an awesome EV, even if Nissan are aiming to retire it with the release of the Nissan Ariya.
The Nissan Leaf was the first mass-produced vehicle in the world that used a heat-pump system for cabin warming. Other electric cars have used electrical heaters, which while effective in providing heat are a huge drain on the car’s battery power. An alternative system had to be developed, and one soon came along — the … Read more
If you’ve owned an electric car even for just a short time, you are likely now quite used to the idea of getting back from work, plugging the car in to charge and then leaving it overnight. If you are still using your car’s factory-issued type-1 charging solution, then this is likely exactly your routine. … Read more
When you’re buying a used Nissan Leaf, it’s easy to get so distracted by the “big questions” of an EV like that, such as current battery capacity, range, the state of the interior and exterior, that you miss other more subtle yet crucial things. On your Nissan Leaf, there is an absolutely critical spot that’s … Read more
Having a spare tire located somewhere within your car — often in a spare tire recess within the car’s trunk — is a kind of safety net against the nightmare scenario of a blowout resulting in the need for you to change a tire. The issue of spare tires has long plagued the discussions and … Read more
In a previous article, we outlined some of the fundamental issues that users were having with the official NissanConnect EV app for smartphone and smart watch. This app is currently available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, but unfortunately has failed to even exceed 2 stars after thousands of negative user ratings … Read more
Many products live or die by online reviews nowadays. The same can be said of many apps. Carmakers are now releasing their own apps to help drivers synchronize better with their cars. Nissan is one such maker, and they have one app in particular (NissanConnect EV for their electric cars) which has unfortunately received a … Read more
Even with the rapid growth in sales and model availability in the last few years, electric vehicles are still relatively unknown to the wider marketplace. As even the biggest automotive names now add all-electric models to their range, including high-end luxury marques, more and more people are asking about the potential benefits of making that … Read more
Most modern cars are a sea of lights, symbols, reminders and notifications. There are so many bells and whistles on new vehicles, and all of them come with additional controls, settings, and sooner or later maintenance requirements. The Nissan Leaf is no exception, and one of the slightly more baffling things that users encounter is … Read more
Have you ever been in the market for a used Nissan Leaf? Were you immediately taken aback by how affordable they were? This is a phenomenon on the minds of many existing and aspiring EV drivers and fans. In today’s blog, we’ll be exploring the world of used Nissan Leafs and what the factors are … Read more
The Nissan Leaf is among the best-known and most popular EVs on the market today. As an arguably more affordable model than, say, a Tesla, it is a top choice particularly among city-dwellers who don’t necessarily worry about the car’s shorter range when compared to aforementioned Teslas. It’s reliable, comes packed with great technology, and … Read more