Category Archives: Is the Nissan LEAF right for me?

First gen LEAF remanufactured batteries on the way

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Ernie Hernandez

Remanufacturing LEAF batteries When Nissan first started selling the LEAF in 2010, they were already looking to the future. They partnered with Sumitomo to create 4R Energy Corporation to evaluate second-life applications for degraded EV batteries. 4R Energy is now … Continue reading →

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LEAF wins KBB Five Year Cost to Own – Electric Vehicle

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Ernie Hernandez

Less is more Lower operating expense is an important reason to buy an electric car compared to a gas powered car. If this factor is important to you, it makes sense to consider the one that has the lowest cost … Continue reading →

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LEAF vs. Bolt Test Drive Comparison

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Ernie Hernandez

How do they stack up? With the launch of the 2018 Nissan LEAF, I thought I’d provide a write-up of the two vehicles most likely to be duking it out for the affordable EV sales crown this year. Chevrolet launched … Continue reading →

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Real World Nissan ProPILOT Assist – Level One Autonomy

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Ernie Hernandez

True driver assistance technology Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist is a hands-on, driver assistance system. It is not an autopilot system. The technology basically incorporates two features – vehicle acceleration and braking assistance which Nissan calls Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC). ProPILOT Assist … Continue reading →

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2018 Nissan LEAF Review

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Ernie Hernandez

The 2018 Nissan LEAF offers enough promise to retain its place as the best selling EV in the world First, let’s take a look at it. Why the 2018 LEAF raises the bar [UPDATE: This article was updated 9/22/17 to … Continue reading →

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40kWh 2018 LEAF

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Ernie Hernandez

2018 LEAF range won’t match others According to recently leaked information on the Autobytel website, it seems the new 2018 LEAF will have a 40 kWh battery pack. Given the range of the current 30 kWh pack (107 miles), the … Continue reading →

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