Nissan LEAF N-Connecta 62kWh 2021, Lyn – EV Owner Review

Nissan LEAF N-Connecta 62kWh 2021, Lyn - EV Owner Review

What first name would you like to appear in the review? 
Lyn

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
Nissan LEAF N-Connecta 62kWh

 

What year was your EV registered?
2021

 

How long have you owned your EV?
From new

 

What is the mileage on your EV?
1,000 – 5,000 miles

 

How many EVs have you owned?
This is my first

 

What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
200

 

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Why did you choose this car?
It was affordable, had suitable specifications and was made locally.

 

Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this car.

  • Easy to drive
  • Smooth, quiet drive
  • The e-pedal
  • Much cheaper to run than my old diesel car
  • Near-instant heat.

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this car.

  • Lack of side support on front seats
  • Lack of height adjustment on the front passenger seat
  • Default notice that appears on the display every time the power is switched on.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
No armrest on the back seat!

 

What car are you interested in next and why?
Don’t know yet.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Pod Point (7kW) – highly recommended as it is easy to use and can be programmed via an app.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Octopus Go – highly recommended as it only costs 5p per unit when charged 12:30 – 4:30 in the morning.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?

  • Pod Point: often free
  • BP Pulse: easy to use and reasonable cost
  • Instavolt: convenient locations (though expensive).

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Co-op.

 

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