Nissan LEAF 2021 electric car owner review

Nissan LEAF 2021 electric car owner review

Jim Howatson drives a Nissan LEAF 62kWh 2021.

This is Jim’s first electric car, he’s owned the Nissan LEAF from new and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 200 miles from a full charge.

 

Why did you choose the Nissan LEAF?

Fitted the needs required when purchasing: good specification and a reasonable price.

 

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

  • Specification
  • build quality
  • reliability.

 

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

  • Nothing

 

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

None

 

What are the standout technological features of the car?

This car has lots of technology including the e-Pedal which allows one pedal driving.

 

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

The boot space is vast for a medium-size EV.

 

What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?

The electric technology is changing so quickly it’s difficult to pick.

 

Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements

Home charging works well for me, my unit is supplied and supported by SyncEV.

 

Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements 

Standard tariff with E.ON, nothing special for EV charging.

 

Do you use public charging networks?

No

 

Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements 

Churchill Insurance – were happy to insure my EV.

 

Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running your Nissan LEAF

No fuel costs as I’m charging at home saves me around £120 per month and my LEAF is currently tax free!

 

 

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