NISSAN LEAF REVIEW AFTER 10 YEARS

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After a decade of ownership, Robert reflects on his 2011 Nissan Leaf, a pioneering electric vehicle. He highlights its exceptional reliability, noting that nothing has mechanically failed in over 65,000 miles, a testament to its robust build quality and its status as a purpose-built EV. The car's low running costs, including zero tax and minimal servicing, are emphasized as significant advantages. However, the primary drawback remains the degraded battery capacity, limiting the current real-world range to approximately 55 miles in summer and 45 in winter, making longer journeys challenging without a charge stop. Despite these limitations, the reviewer expresses excitement about the prospect of a battery upgrade to a 40 kWh unit, which he believes will transform the car's usability and extend its life as a classic vehicle. The review underscores the Leaf's early contributions to EV adoption, acknowledging its compromises in range and charging infrastructure at the time of its release.