Category Archives: Nissan LEAF

Electrify America Fail – Strike Two

Posted on October 16, 2019 by jpwhitehome

Recently I reported an Electrify America station that was not operational for CHAdeMO users. Today I went by the latest Electrify America site at WalMart in Franklin TN which was just brought into service on October 11th. The configuration of … Continue reading →

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Tax refund is on its way

Posted on April 13, 2019 by jpwhitehome

The IRS have approved our tax filing for 2018 and we have $6,160 coming back thanks to the $7,500 EV tax credit on the Model 3 we bought last year. The Tax credit was halved as on January 1st 2019. … Continue reading →

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LEAF driver leaves me thinking why? Just Why !?!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by jpwhitehome

In the eight years of driving an EV I have witnessed all manner of good and poor charging etiquette and habits. However, none of my extensive experience has adequately prepared me for today’s bizarre charging of a LEAF. If you … Continue reading →

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Model 3 is the first car I’ve owned that adjusts its clock automatically

Posted on March 11, 2019 by jpwhitehome

I fully expected the Model 3 to adjust to daylight savings time and it did. Reflecting on this I realize this is the first car I’ve owned that has adjusted its clock automatically. The 2011 LEAF has two clocks both … Continue reading →

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Tesla Long Range Model 3 AWD – First Impressions

Posted on November 4, 2018 by jpwhitehome

Ridiculously Comfortable The premium interior is included with currently available configurations, in the future it will be an option. The option is rumored to be worth $5,000. Worth every penny. Of all of the features available for the Model 3 … Continue reading →

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Tesla delivers five days early using “Tesla Direct” service

Posted on October 25, 2018 by jpwhitehome

My Model 3 delivery date was set for 6:30 PM October 30th several weeks ago. and then I got this text at 9:33 am on October 25th. Five and half hours later Jonathon of Tesla arrived with my new Model … Continue reading →

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Weird glitch with LEAF while driving – No fault found

Posted on July 15, 2018 by jpwhitehome

I was driving home recently with the family from Texas Roadhouse when the LEAF made a beeping noise and I noticed warning lamps on the dash. One warning lamp was the EV System Warning Lamp. In addition to the warning … Continue reading →

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Tesla’s route planner “gas savings” strongly biased towards Model S and X vehicles.

Posted on July 8, 2018 by jpwhitehome

A few months ago Tesla released a route planner to assist prospective owners determine which vehicle would best meet their needs. Having played around with the planner using various vehicle types it seemed the Model S and X vehicles have … Continue reading →

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After one year, how my new battery is wearing

Posted on February 13, 2018 by jpwhitehome

The original battery in my 2011 LEAF was worn enough to be replaced at 88,000 miles and I did end up replacing it at 99,000 miles. That was towards the end of 2016, 15 months later I checked to see … Continue reading →

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Nissan agree to refund $1,000 of my recent repair bill !!

Posted on July 13, 2017 by jpwhitehome

A few weeks ago my LEAF’s onboard charger failed and I was left with a $2,581 repair bill. This is just 8 months after replacing the battery. I decided to call Nissan Consumer Affairs and ask for out of warranty … Continue reading →

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