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Cost to drive a Nissan LEAF compared to a gasoline powered car

Or how to shatter the myth of the high cost of an electric car [Update: December 28, 2015] The following post was written in March, 2013 when gasoline prices were near their highest levels of the past five years. Look … Continue reading

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How the 2013 Nissan LEAF price reduction will influence the EV market

A closer look at EVs in the US With the introduction of the 2013 LEAF, Nissan has changed the envelope within which all electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States must now compete. Here’s why. First, we should note that … Continue reading

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RAV4 EV or LEAF?

Is the extra $12,000 worth it? As with most things, comparing two similar but not identical items is challenging. Different needs drive the decision, along with the elusive desires that are oftentimes difficult to quantify. We got a chance to get behind … Continue reading

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Evaluating the new J.D. Power EV ownership study

Does an EV lease make more sense? J. D. Power and Associates has just released a study (found here) of the issues surrounding and driving the move into the electric vehicle (EV) segment. With a significant history of focusing on … Continue reading

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Dealer invoiced – LEAF here soon!

Our dealer says maybe Monday! I got an email yesterday that Mossy was just invoiced for my LEAF. He expects to see it early in the week, possibly on Monday. As I was not expecting to see the car for … Continue reading

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