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Originally Posted by Chance
Thank you.
I like the Leaf’s appearance much better, not that either looks as clean as most Tesla models. Since it’s offered with two battery sizes (neglecting larger motor cost and weight), the incremental cost comes out to around $300/kWh and the weight around 15 pounds/kWh. For city driving the smaller battery would suffice, although I wouldn’t want to go on a road trip with such limited range.
Anyway, I’m surprised Nissan hasn’t worked harder at getting Cd below 0.28. At freeway speeds that could limit range compared to EPA highway cycle. For us an entry-level EV could easily serve as a second vehicle.
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If you're looking for an entry level city EV and aren't opposed to used ones look around for used first gen EVs. They are dirt cheap.
Used Leaf's and Focus Electric's can be found for $7000 and up depending on miles. The pertinent question to ask the sellers of these vehicles are: How much battery degredation are they showing? (The Focuses will likely be showing less than the Leaf's because the Focus has an active battery management system; the Leaf's batteries are air cooled. You'd also want to ask the Focus seller if the car has ever had the dreaded "Stop Safely Now" problems. Yeah ok brand new vehicles wouldn't have these issues LOL)
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