Nissan LEAF 2019 electric car owner review

Nissan LEAF 2019 electric car owner review

Baz354 drives a Nissan LEAF e+ Tekna 2019 electric car.

This is Baz’s fifth electric car, he’s owned the LEAF under 1 year and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 20,000-30,000 miles and he achieves 200 miles range from a full charge.

 

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Why did you choose this electric car?

2nd LEAF owned – e-pedal!

 

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

  • Range
  • e-pedal
  • cruise control.

 

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

  • No auto boot
  • auto headlights slow response
  • no auto lock.

 

Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?

Wing mirrors not opening automatically – new mirrors fitted under warranty – still stick occasionally.

 

What are the standout tech features of the car?

e-pedal & auto lane control.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car

The ability to drive smoothly and safely with the use of only one pedal – the throttle.

 

Nissan LEAF 2019 electric car owner review

 

What electric car are you interested in next and why?

Any affordable with an e-pedal.

 

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

Rolec

 

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 – yes. Company helpful and quick to respond to queries.

 

Rate your electricity supplier out of 5

 

What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?

Gridserve – spacious forecourts with plenty of charge points, toilets & refreshments.

 

List your top 3 favourite public charging networks (in order of preference)

Gridserve – Beaconsfield services M40 & Oxford services M40.

 

Who do you insure your electric car with? Would you recommend them to others and why?

Tesco – no, take too long to settle claim.

 

Rate your insurance provider out of 5

 

Estimate how much money you save per month owning and running an electric car compared to a petrol/diesel car

£100

 

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