Why we ran it: To see if Nissan’s advanced the cause of EVs at the affordable end of the market
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Life with a Nissan Leaf: Month 6
EVs have come a long way in just six months. Did the Leaf prove to us during that time that it won’t get left behind? - 16th January 2018
This is an exciting time in the evolution of electric vehicles. Ranges are rising, charging times are falling and a host of all-new models across a wide price spectrum are either already here or due this year.
Battery-powered cars are getting to the point where they’re truly viable propositions for a large proportion of motorists. Many of them look mouthwatering, too – especially if, like me, you’re already a fan of such cars.
But where does that leave existing EVs such as the Nissan Leaf we’ve been running for the past six months? Let’s not forget that EVs wouldn’t be at the level of maturity they are today without the influence of Nissan’s pioneering hatchback.
The second-generation model, launched early last year, may not have really moved the game on in relation to existing rivals such as the Volkswagen e-Golf and the smaller Renault Zoe, but it brought useful improvements in range, performance, practicality, interior quality and driving manners compared with the 2011 original and remains a key player at the more affordable end of the market.
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James Dene
New for Old
The only time I see one of these inverted bathtubs, is the car park at Sainsbury's and always driven by an old man. Why, because it's only old men who appear happy to sacrifice everything that makes driving a pleasure for the prospect of a penny less per mile covered - however miserably.
xxxx
Love the car
Hate the colour.
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Luap
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supercarrambler
I always like to sacrifice
I always like to sacrifice the ability to have 100% torque all of the time...
supercarrambler
next time say hello
You should come and say hello next time, let me tell you about this particular "old" EV driver.
My youth was spent restoring and building motorcycles in my parents garden shed, travelling around the UK visiting auto-jumbles and seeking out speacialised shops, as soon as I had my first full time job I bought an AlfaSud and over the years owned more Alfa's and Lancia's than I care to remember.
Professionally I have been extremley lucky and for 30+ years worked for some of the worlds most prestigous motor manufactures which included launching marques, supporting driving cars around the world, motorshows, race events and have the honour to enter the first EV sportscars into a FIA sanctioned event.
In my spare time I've built and raced motorcycles and cars, hillclimbed, drag raced, lucky enough to have driven on most of our European circuits in full anger and regualry holiday across Europe with my family in our car.
So next time you see me charging up at Sainsbury's stop and say hello, I'll even buy you a coffee and ask you to explain who is really miserable and who actually still gets pleasure from motoring.
lambo1
Not everyone takes pleasure
Not everyone takes pleasure from driving a noisy panzer wagon that costs a fortune to run
Some people want cheap and reliable
janskit9
lol.
lol.
I have a leaf and a 911. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Dinosaurs are extinct for a reason.
Tasmar
Yes. I'm old. 65 years old.
Yes. I'm old. 65 years old. And I like the Leaf. It does what I need it to do and it is good to drive. For what it is worth , many years ago, I competed in many motor races driving single seaters, sports cars and saloons. I won several races. I even have a lap record. I have driven some epic cars including Frazer Nash , Lola T70 , GT40 etc. So next time you see me at Sainsburys in my Leaf don't be so judgemental - and ageist.
stevengerazdnn345
Sound great
Sound great. My family often go camping on weekend n travelling swhere on the holiday. Nissan is good choice. I will consider about this car.
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camike
thank you
Me likes the a piece of this, very nice and luxury.
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