📰 Auto News Nissan Leaf

[divasixstar]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/busin...f-earlier-in-chicago-20110719,0,6461188.story

The all-electric Nissan Leaf will be coming to Illinois earlier than planned, with the first wave of consumers able to put in their orders on July 25.

The Nissan Leaf hadn't been scheduled to enter the local market until next year. But a Nissan spokesman said the carmaker was encouraged by the city of Chicago announcing earlier this year that hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations would be installed in the city and surrounding suburbs by the end of 2011. Previously, Nissan had decided that Chicago wasn't ready for the electric vehicle.

The first 2012 Nissan Leaf vehicles are expected to be delivered in the fall. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is between $35,200 and $37,250, depending on the trim level. Monthly leasing will start at $369.

Illinois consumers with existing reservations can submit their orders on July 25, along with residents in eight states and Washington, D.C. On August 4, Nissan will take new reservations and orders from the general public in both existing markets and 10 new ones.

The 2012 Nissan Leaf vehicles come with a cold weather package that includes a battery warmer, as well as a heated steering wheel and heated seats.

Nissan said more than 4,000 of the electric vehicles have already been delivered in the U.S. Customers in other states, including Indiana and Ohio, will be able to place orders for the Leaf by the end of the year.

haha, get your orders in!!!

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[radioguy6]

I think the Leaf is cool, but if I really wanted a gas/money saver, I'll buy an unmolested Civic for a few grand.

 

[RICH17]

I am pretty sure the lease on the volt is $269 a month? Id be in on that in a heart beat if I could

 

[Euro]

In for Chicago charging an astronomical amount per hour/whatever for a charge.

 

[divasixstar]

i wanna know how long it takes to charge the car... if its overnight- its pointless to have charging stations in chicago...

 

[Angus]

In for Chicago charging an astronomical amount per hour/whatever for a charge.

X2!

Then we'll have an "energy crisis" b/c the city is greedy.

 

[Turk]

I like this idea.

 

[Bru]

Right now, the parking garage where we park our Volt and Leaf downtown gives us free juice while they're promoting their "greenness." All of their partner garages now have electric charging stations so not only do we get free electricity but they're located on the bottom floor near the exit.

 

[Euro]

i wanna know how long it takes to charge the car... if its overnight- its pointless to have charging stations in chicago...

I read it takes about 30 minutes-ish to charge it 80% at the quick-charge stations. But from starting from dead or near dead, 7 hours at the 220V source, about 20 hours at 120V.

 

[Bru]

Those level 3 quick charge stations don't exist yet. Only 220 and 120 so far.

 

[Euro]

Ahh gotcha! Well there we go, interested to see how this goes.

 

[Primalzer]

Just tap into the incoming 480, that shit will be charged in no time

 

[divasixstar]

I read it takes about 30 minutes-ish to charge it 80% at the quick-charge stations. But from starting from dead or near dead, 7 hours at the 220V source, about 20 hours at 120V.

screw that. im not standing around a gas station in chitown for hours!!! crazy.

 

[EmersonHart13]

I think the Leaf is pretty darn cool, I hope the prices on these EV/Hybrids come down.

 

[BillyBru]

screw that. im not standing around a gas station in chitown for hours!!! crazy.

i feel like it wouldnt work like that...

 

[bluzohh6]

Im not a fan of these street legal golf carts

 

[Bru]

screw that. im not standing around a gas station in chitown for hours!!! crazy.

wat?

 

[Jean Ralphio]

 

[EmersonHart13]

They put them at malls and movie theaters...

 

[Bru]

And your house

 

[divasixstar]

okay smartasses... did anyone read that places in chicago will place them places? and what if you leave it at the theater, fine, but then some dickwad comes up and unhooks it?

yes bru- i know at homes, too. but what if you live in an apartment? duh. sheesh. such meanies today..

 

[divasixstar]

The 2012 Nissan Leaf vehicles come with a cold weather package that includes a battery warmer, as well as a heated steering wheel and heated seats

ooo they fancy huh. a blankie for the battery. how sweet.

 

[Bru]

okay smartasses... did anyone read that places in chicago will place them places? and what if you leave it at the theater, fine, but then some dickwad comes up and unhooks it?

yes bru- i know at homes, too. but what if you live in an apartment? duh. sheesh. such meanies today..

If you live in an apartment, then you don't buy a leaf. Electric cars are not for everyone, and if you don't have a place to charge it at work or at home, the infrastructure just isn't there yet.

The Leaf and Volt have phone apps that let you know when there's a disruption in charging. So if "some dickwad comes up and unhooks it" then the phone sends you a text saying charging has stopped.

 

[Diavolo]

If I actually had to fill up my car more than once every 6 weeks, I would be interested in something like this

 

[divasixstar]

The Leaf and Volt have phone apps that let you know when there's a disruption in charging. So if "some dickwad comes up and unhooks it" then the phone sends you a text saying charging has stopped.

thats awesome, but id be mad if someone actually unhooked it and i had to leave an awesome movie like cars 2 to go hook it back up. hahaha