Nissan LEAF 30kWh 2017, Simon – EV Owner Review

Nissan LEAF 30kWh 2017, Simon - EV Owner Review

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

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
Nissan LEAF 30kWh

 

What year was your EV registered?
2017

 

How long have you owned your EV?
1 – 2 years

 

What is the mileage on your EV?
30,000 – 40,000 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?
115

 

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Why did you choose this car?
Chose it because it was time to change my car and the saving on fuel on the LEAF was massive. Cost of car the same as would have spent on a diesel one. Thought we would try an EV and completely sold on it since.

 

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

  • Fuel savings
  • Smooth and silent to drive
  • Quality of build.

 

Nissan LEAF 30kWh 2017, Simon - EV Owner Review

 

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

  • No reversing beepers.

 

Rate your EV out of 5.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
We both take it in preference to our diesel car and you really can do a 300 mile drive in it.

 

What car are you interested in next and why?
MG ZS EV LR as it has a 250 mile real world range and I can afford it.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Zappi.

 

Rate your home charging unit out of 5.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Octopus Go.

 

Rate your electricity supplier out of 5.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Whichever is closest when I need it. I would recommend Gridserve, Instavolt, Osprey and a few others.

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
ABC – I would recommend people use a local broker that they trust to get the best cover for their needs, it isn’t all about price.

 

Rate your insurance provider out of 5.

 

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