Roland drives a Nissan LEAF Tekna 30kWh 2016.
This is Roland’s first electric car, he’s owned the Nissan LEAF less than 1 year and drives under 5,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 100 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Nissan LEAF?
Has many advantages compared to an ICE plus it has the maximum tech available.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- It’s electric, no more hassle with petrol
- extras you won’t get with petrol
- lots a tech.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- Speed of charging
- low range.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No faults, just Nissan’s customer service is a bit of a pain to set up the remote car control features (e.g. app).
Are you seriously considering your first or next EV? Then visit Electric Road’s CAR FINDER to get the right car for you!
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- It’s electric
- great upgrade
- no idling problem
- can be pre-heater/cooled
- it regenerates energy
- it’s automatic
- 360° parking cameras
- leather seats
- seat and steering wheel heated.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
You can idle with the car enjoying all the features without having an environmental impact.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Tesla because of the range and charging network.
Do you charge your electric car from home?
Yes
Do you have a home charging unit installed?
No
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
Nothing specific, I’m on E.ON’s Next Flex tariff.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Avoid bp pulse, the others are usually fine. Don’t give up trying to make them work before calling customer services.
Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements
General Accident – expensive as the others…
Please itemise where you’re saving money owning & running a Nissan LEAF
- No road tax
- no petrol expense (rarely charge at home, it’s free at work)
- London Congestion Charge zone is £10/year
- lower maintenance cost
- £50-100 savings per month as I do low mileage.
See other owner reviews here
