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Originally Posted by Tannaton
On another EV topic.... they don't seem to last as long. Was reading a car mag in the tyre fitting waiting room this morning, and....
Between 2011 and 2013 Nissan sold 3,104 Leafs. Only 2,152 of those are still taxed, so 69% of them are still in use. Ford Focus - 89%.
Should be easy to verify those figures on Howmanyleft
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Don't forget Gen 1 Leaf uses very old (in current terms) technology.
The batteries, especially on the early models have very poor or no cooling systems, and the heating system doesn't use a heat pump. Both these things significantly affect battery life and vehicle range.
They are a world apart from a modern EV in terms of technology and performance.
