600 MILE ELECTRIC CAR JOURNEY IN A 100 MILE NISSAN LEAF (AND SNOW)

EV Channels Review

This video documents an ambitious 600-mile journey undertaken in a 30 kWh Nissan Leaf, a vehicle with a stated range of 90-100 miles, during adverse weather conditions including snow. The reviewer explicitly states the purpose is not to advocate for short-range EVs on long trips, acknowledging their inferiority to ICE vehicles and longer-range EVs for such use. The primary motivation for the trip was cost savings on picking up parts and materials. Despite the challenging circumstances, the reviewer found the journey manageable, albeit significantly longer than it would be in a conventional car or a modern EV. Key takeaways include the importance of planning charging stops, the effectiveness of the Polar network chargers, and the reviewer's personal preference for taking breaks every 1-1.5 hours. The reviewer concludes that a real-world motorway range of 350-400 miles is the 'sweet spot' for EVs in the UK, making long journeys only slightly longer than with petrol cars. The journey was completed successfully, though with a few close calls on battery levels.