I've been driving the Ioniq daily for over a month now. Previously I got to drive my wife's Ioniq, which was a treat compared to my Leaf. Not that the Leaf is a bad car in any way- but the Ioniq is a next-generation electric car. Both cars give you: Virtually silent, instant acceleration "Automatic" … Continue reading Day-to-day with the Ioniq
Nissan LEAF 24 battery degradation stats
In the UK, 2 to 3% capacity loss per year is to be expected from a Nissan LEAF 24kWh. There's lots of myths surrounding batteries in EVs, many relating to battery degradation. "What about the cost of replacing the battery then?" is a common question. This is something that has interested me both as a … Continue reading Nissan LEAF 24 battery degradation stats
Can you afford not to go EV? Total Cost of Ownership for 28,000 miles in a used Leaf
Adding up all the costs over 2 years, my Leaf cost less than two-thirds of what my previous car cost; a Skoda Fabia 1.4 diesel. The Leaf is a far better equipped car- and immensely more refined. In 2016 I bought a used Leaf from a Nissan main dealer. I kept it for just over … Continue reading Can you afford not to go EV? Total Cost of Ownership for 28,000 miles in a used Leaf
A car for free?
How can a used electric car save you money, or even pay for itself when compared to a petrol or diesel car? Headline figure, if you want the big picture, is a £1500 a year saving. Over 6 years you get £9000 which pays for your electric car. Yes- this is a simplification. Running costs … Continue reading A car for free?
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