Still_Small_Voice Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Posted January 16, 2012 My apologies, I was wrong. I think it was -20 degrees Fahrenheit when the Nissan Electric car began to have really reduced range.Here is one winter report using the Nissan Electric Car:A Winter in the Nissan Leaf - KickingTires
john doe Posted January 17, 2012 Report Posted January 17, 2012 My apologies, I was wrong. I think it was -20 degrees Fahrenheit when the Nissan Electric car began to have really reduced range.Here is one winter report using the Nissan Electric Car:A Winter in the Nissan Leaf - KickingTiresA couple of notes here:1)The complaint about the range was an instrumentation issue, not an actual range issue. Nissan did an update to the computer to address that.2)No one should be shocked that range goes down in extreme cold conditions. The car runs on Li-ion batteries, and until that technology improves, all electric cars will have issues with extreme cold conditions. They could probably add battery heaters, but those would take battery power to run, and I imagine the thought is that the reduced distance from the cold is not as much as if you run extra power to heat the batteries. The added weight and power draw are likely not worth the trouble. The same thing applies with extreme heat. But I still didn't see where you came up with an 8-mile range at extreme cold temps. Maybe I missed it?3)The leaf is not a vehicle for everybody, but I can see where it has its value. It's a short-distance commuter car. In the Salt Lake Valley, most people who live and work in the valley probably drive 15-25 miles each way to work. If you drive to work, park, and go home, that's only 50 miles a day, well within the car's driving range. And you'd still have 30-50 miles available to run errands if needed. And when you get home you use the family car to do family driving while the Leaf is charging for the next day's drive. That won't fit everybody's lifestyle, but there are enough people like that out there that they think it will work for their needs. Will it? I don't know. 4) There are currently tax breaks and credits for buying electric. I believe the feds currently kick in $7500 to help with the cost, and California is giving a $2000 (I think) tax credit to help with installing a charging station in your home.
kristina2011 Posted March 9, 2013 Report Posted March 9, 2013 Wow this thread is already 2 years ago and I agree, not all electric cars are good besides you will be surprised when your electric bill comes. The Chevy Volt (Hybrid) is the one that has a higher market in America. Well, I personally use pay day loan and it may be necessary to pay your electric bill after you purchase a brand new hybrid or electric vehicle. As much as it will save you in gasoline, you will probably pay in electrical power. You never know how bad it really is until that first bill comes, and most people will be shocked at how much electrical power they are using. =)
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