HERE'S HOW FAR MY CHEAP NISSAN LEAF GOES ON A CHARGE! CHARGING & 70-MPH RANGE TESTS

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This video provides a thorough real-world test of a 2012 Nissan Leaf purchased for $3,750, focusing on its charging capabilities and highway range. The reviewer highlights the car's surprisingly solid daily driving performance and a battery health of 66% after 78,000 miles. A significant finding is the failure of the AC onboard charger, necessitating DC charging via the CHAdeMO port. The charging test reveals a peak of 50 kW, with charging to 90% taking 37 minutes, though reaching 100% required multiple plug-and-unplug cycles due to BMS confusion. The highway range test at a constant 70 mph yielded an impressive 50.2 miles, exceeding the reviewer's initial expectations, especially given the 52-degree Fahrenheit ambient temperature. While acknowledging the Leaf's limitations and the specific issues encountered (like BMS confusion at low states of charge), the reviewer expresses satisfaction with the purchase for its low cost and functional daily use, suggesting a potential for 75-80 miles in city driving.