Nissan Leaf

[walk_n_wind]

I much prefer controlling my speed with only one pedal most of the time.

Well said.

 

[Iz]

Interesting to see under the hood.http://www.cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/tokyo-nissan-leaf-drops-in/23151

Two surprises:
-It still has a lead acid battery
-Looks very similar to an ICE. I would have expected more of an open space under the hood. Model S is a perfect example of this.

 

[JRP3]

I would have expected more of an open space under the hood. Model S is a perfect example of this.

Leaf is much smaller, and has less front end.

 

[TEG]

2011 Nissan Leaf: Our First U.S. Test Drive Reveals an EV With Street Cred

 

[dpeilow]

Nice review.

It's good to put a time against that final 20% of fast charging too.

 

[Iz]

2011 Nissan Leaf: Our First U.S. Test Drive Reveals an EV With Street Cred

Very good article. As usual, range issues always leaves one wanting a lot more.

Interesting note discussing Eco mode regen braking system. Perhaps a desired feature on Model S?

The regenerative-braking system has two modes: normal, in which the car feels like any other when you let up on the accelerator (just a gradual slowing as if from normal engine braking); and slightly aggressive, in the Eco mode, when there's a noticeable drag - although nothing like the neck-jarring sudden deceleration of the Mini E or Tesla Roadster.

 

[vfx]

Calling the Tesla regen neck-jarring is false.

It's the other direction in the Roadster that is neck jarring.

 

[tomsax]

Calling the Tesla regen neck-jarring is false.

It's the other direction in the Roadster that is neck jarring.

Good call! I put in a rebuttal in the article's comments.

 

[vfx]

Good call! I put in a rebuttal in the article's comments.

Me too!

 

[Webbie]

What is with all these people questioning the feel of regen braking?
Didn't they ever, ever, ever drive a car with a real transmission?
Or just go downhill in a lower gear?
From 50 mph, my m-coupe in second gear slows more than my Tesla.
OK, I know. I'm preaching to the choir.

 

[SByer]

The average American driver is a complete blithering idiot, thinks an automatic transmission is nirvana, have never driven anything without it, thinks that they are way better than the average driver and that they can talk on the phone while driving. Oh, and they think that SUVs are safer, in spite of the higher-than-sedan PPM death rates in the situations that they are supposed to be safer in. Anything different - no matter how much better - is just scary to these people. Data and evidence be damned.

 

[TEG]

Nissan Leaf Test Drive

 

[vfx]

I watched Phil do this report on another channel. The range map is getting a lot of good response. It's a winner.

 

[ChargeIt!]

I watched Phil do this report on another channel. The range map is getting a lot of good response. It's a winner.

I might be wrong, but I don't think their range map is "driving" distance, only pt.-to-pt. air distance ... that could become a major issue in non-metro areas. :frown:

 

[vfx]

Here is a good writeup on the LEAF's screens.

Good for geeks and soccer moms.

http://green.autoblog.com/2010/07/22/chelsea-sexton-nissan-leaf-uses-information-as-gateway-drug/

 

[TEG]

A month old, but:
Nissan to Install Up to Four Level 2 Chargers At Each Dealer

 

[TEG]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WsB1SoPYQ4[/video]

 

[TEG]

Leaf Depth of Discharge

 

[dpeilow]

Auto Express | Special Award - Nissan Leaf

Innovative Nissan Leaf electric car gets Special Award for groundbreaking technology.

 

[edo]

Innovative Nissan Leaf electric car gets Special Award...

is Autoexpress Big in the UK? I could give the Leaf a major award too