# Leaf **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/nissan-electric-car-forum/nissan-leaf-forum/87.md [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Leaf category](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-leaf-category/213)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-leaf-category/213 "2016-12-18T02:56:52Z")
The purpose of this forum is the further the discussion around electric vehicles. Lets discuss the Nissan Leaf. --- ## [I received my Nissan Leaf thread](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-received-my-nissan-leaf-thread/2942)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2016, 8:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-received-my-nissan-leaf-thread/2942 "2016-03-16T08:07:00Z")
As the Nissan Leaf phenomenon continues to grow around the world this thread is the place to discuss your experiences having received your own Nissan Leaf. Was it exactly what you expected? Are you happy with the vehicle… --- ## [About changing 2018 Nissan leaf charging speed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-changing-2018-nissan-leaf-charging-speed/24731)
**Author:** [@Gurkut](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gurkut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-changing-2018-nissan-leaf-charging-speed/24731 "2022-07-20T16:00:44Z")
Hello, What do you think about to change 3 kw to 6 kw. please check image --- ## [Add-on Lithium pack for Nissan Leaf with no balancing. Be careful with battery upgrades! (EN subtitles available)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/add-on-lithium-pack-for-nissan-leaf-with-no-balancing-be-careful-with-battery-upgrades-en-subtitles-available/23249)
**Author:** [@YLogvin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/YLogvin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/add-on-lithium-pack-for-nissan-leaf-with-no-balancing-be-careful-with-battery-upgrades-en-subtitles-available/23249 "2022-01-10T19:59:11Z")
Hello everyone. I wanted to share what happens when super professionals install an additional battery for your Nissan Leaf cheap and real quick. Well, certainly nothing good. I’d suggest choosing carefully whom you tru… --- ## [Miles/kwh v estimated range](https://community.electricforum.com/t/miles-kwh-v-estimated-range/6423)
**Author:** [@terryrow](https://community.electricforum.com/u/terryrow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/miles-kwh-v-estimated-range/6423 "2016-12-30T15:57:29Z")
The car is telling me that I am averaging 4.7 - 4.9 miles per Kwh. I reset every few weeks to maintain a current average. When the car tells me I have a 100% charge the estimated range is only 90 miles. Simple maths,… --- ## [Do you enjoy driving your Nissan Leaf?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-enjoy-driving-your-nissan-leaf/6245)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-enjoy-driving-your-nissan-leaf/6245 "2016-07-21T15:34:13Z")
We would be intrigued to hear from any Nissan Leaf owners out there. Do you enjoy driving your Nissan Leaf? Are there any drawbacks? Would you recommend one to a friend? There is a lot of press comment about the Nissan… --- ## [Met a Guy](https://community.electricforum.com/t/met-a-guy/5761)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/met-a-guy/5761 "2016-01-31T13:59:13Z")
Met a guy At the Donut shop today. Has a 2012 Leaf. Gave me the "Real World" skinny's of life with owner ship of more than a few months. Invited him to join us and tell the group what he told me. The company seems to… --- ## [Leaf](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leaf/5702)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 6:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leaf/5702 "2015-12-29T06:00:47Z")
Copied with permission Lawrence RhodesDec 27 10:54 AM I was at my Nissan dealer to look for a new Leaf as I'm selling the vegmobile. They want 5k down to lease an SV and get a payment near 200 a month. The buy back … --- ## [Nissan Leaf journey capacity now 155 miles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-journey-capacity-now-155-miles/5292)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 1:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-journey-capacity-now-155-miles/5292 "2015-09-11T01:07:33Z")
Is the new Nissan Leaf 2016 journey capacity of 155 miles enough? --- ## [Nissan Leaf brake software update](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-brake-software-update/5044)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-brake-software-update/5044 "2015-06-09T15:20:48Z")
It seems that Nissan released a new Nissan Leaf software update for the braking system towards the end of 2014. Have you had any experience of this software update? Did it work you? --- ## [Turning over a new LEAF](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turning-over-a-new-leaf/4670)
**Author:** [@MichaelBoxwell](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MichaelBoxwell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 4:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turning-over-a-new-leaf/4670 "2014-12-01T04:35:37Z")
I've just replaced my Mk 1 Nissan LEAF with the latest and greatest version. I wasn't planning on doing so. I lease my car, because I worked out that my monthly lease was less than the cost of pumping petrol into my pr… --- ## [Did you buy or lease your Nissan Leaf?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-buy-or-lease-your-nissan-leaf/2943)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 8:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-buy-or-lease-your-nissan-leaf/2943 "2014-11-15T08:21:19Z")
Many people are still sitting on the fence with regards to electric vehicles and their short to medium term value therefore the option to buy or lease a Nissan Leaf has given electric vehicle followers food for thought. … --- ## [SYMPHONY EV Nissan Leaf at Knowsley Safari Park](https://community.electricforum.com/t/symphony-ev-nissan-leaf-at-knowsley-safari-park/4595)
**Author:** [@SymphonyEV](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SymphonyEV)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/symphony-ev-nissan-leaf-at-knowsley-safari-park/4595 "2014-11-07T14:59:32Z")
As you would expect, Knowsley Safari Park take the environment seriously and as part of their efforts to minimise their carbon footprint they have one of our bespoke branded, 100% electric Nissan Leafs and charging point… --- ## [Nissan Leaf sales up again!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-sales-up-again/4537)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2014, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-sales-up-again/4537 "2014-10-16T17:01:26Z")
Its seems as though the Nissan Leaf is going from strength to strength with the company reporting the 19th month of consecutive sales increases:- Nissan LEAF Sales Hit Record Month 19 Months In A Row A sign of things… --- ## [2014 Leaf S Lease](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-leaf-s-lease/4245)
**Author:** [@ESA1178](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ESA1178)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2014, 8:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-leaf-s-lease/4245 "2014-05-26T08:25:06Z")
Thinking of getting the 2014 Leaf S on a lease. My questions are: Does the $7500 IRS credit come off the purchase at lease end? Will I still get the $2500 CA cash rebate even though it is a lease? Or does the dealer ge… --- ## [Reverse-Trike With Leaf Batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reverse-trike-with-leaf-batteries/4036)
**Author:** [@Giovanni\_LiCalsi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Giovanni_LiCalsi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reverse-trike-with-leaf-batteries/4036 "2014-01-22T20:12:06Z")
I am designing a reverse-trike EV using 24 Leaf battery modules. Does anyone know if I can use the Leaf battery management system and charger? :confused: --- ## [Is this a technology forum?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-this-a-technology-forum/3827)
**Author:** [@mechanicdesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mechanicdesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-this-a-technology-forum/3827 "2013-10-30T23:19:34Z")
Is this a EV technology forum? --- ## [Any Nissan Leaf Owners having problems with brakes?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-nissan-leaf-owners-having-problems-with-brakes/3723)
**Author:** [@2048Megabytes](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2048Megabytes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-nissan-leaf-owners-having-problems-with-brakes/3723 "2013-08-24T22:34:40Z")
I have read that some people are having problems with Nissan Leaf brakes. One owner said he noticed the braking assist displaying a mind of its own. He said sometimes he would just tap the pedal and the brakes would … --- ## [Nissan Leaf taxi in New York](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-taxi-in-new-york/3684)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-taxi-in-new-york/3684 "2013-08-02T16:09:07Z")
In what could turn out to be a great coup for the EV market, the first Nissan Leaf taxi is currently in commercial use. It seems as though it has gone down very well with those who have driven it :slight\_smile: --- ## [The 100 mile club](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-100-mile-club/2944)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 8:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-100-mile-club/2944 "2013-05-28T08:26:49Z")
We've all seen the estimates with regards to the journey capacity for the Nissan Leaf on a full charge and here is the place to post your longest journey on a full charge. Did you manage to join the 100 mile club? Did yo… --- ## [Leaf batteries ~ life span & replcmnt cost?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leaf-batteries-life-span-replcmnt-cost/2075)
**Author:** [@Tcall](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tcall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leaf-batteries-life-span-replcmnt-cost/2075 "2013-05-27T17:56:46Z")
Using the Leaf as an example; what is the current estimation for how long its batteries will last and how much will it cost to replace them? I know such estimates are approximate considering how quickly advances are bein… --- ## [Nissan Leaf sales up 310% in March 2013](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-sales-up-310-in-march-2013/3292)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-sales-up-310-in-march-2013/3292 "2013-04-08T14:49:48Z")
While the headline may be a little misleading, the fact that Nissan Leaf sales across Canada are up 310% in March 2013, compared to March 2012, is an interesting development. However, the fact that sales of the Nissan Le… --- ## [The new Nissan Leaf is launched in North America](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-new-nissan-leaf-is-launched-in-north-america/2974)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 11:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-new-nissan-leaf-is-launched-in-north-america/2974 "2013-04-02T11:57:03Z")
While we saw a glimpse of the new Nissan Leaf in the Far East just a few months ago, the new improved vehicle Nissan Leaf has now been launched in North America. There have been a number of enhancements to the original m… --- ## [Nissan Leaf production in UK](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-production-in-uk/3243)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-production-in-uk/3243 "2013-03-24T13:06:36Z")
This week could be a pivotal moment for the UK electric car industry as Nissan begins production of the Nissan Leaf at its Sunderland plant in the UK. An investment of£420 million is finally coming to fruition with the c… --- ## [Nissan LEAF](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf/1354)
**Author:** [@Al-Bundy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Al-Bundy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2013, 2:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf/1354 "2013-03-06T02:00:18Z")
Is this car for real? Looks like a standard 4 door compact car. This is the type of EV we need, not some small commuter thing that not everyone can use. Nissan LEAF Electric Car | Nissan USA Official Site --- ## [Nissan Leaf cracks the UK driving instructor market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-cracks-the-uk-driving-instructor-market/3116)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 9:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-cracks-the-uk-driving-instructor-market/3116 "2013-02-19T09:32:30Z")
When driving instructor Paul Tomlin took delivery of his Nissan Leaf, to be used to teach would-be drivers, little did he know that his name would be in the worldwide press! He has been a driving instructor for 14 years … --- ## [Charging points (UK)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-points-uk/3106)
**Author:** [@Harry130747](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Harry130747)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-points-uk/3106 "2013-02-15T22:57:48Z")
Hello here. I have noticed that many of the promised charging points have not materialised. Is the take up of electric cars faltering? I only know one other person locally has one (a Leaf.) Also when are the UK made … --- ## [One year service](https://community.electricforum.com/t/one-year-service/2945)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/one-year-service/2945 "2013-01-07T06:15:05Z")
While the Nissan Leaf is still relatively new to the electric vehicle market, a number of owners have had their vehicles for well in excess of one year. Has your vehicle had its one-year service yet? What kind of problem… --- ## [Did you have any trouble insuring your Nissan Leaf?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-have-any-trouble-insuring-your-nissan-leaf/2941)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-have-any-trouble-insuring-your-nissan-leaf/2941 "2013-01-07T06:13:33Z")
While the electric car insurance market is nowhere near as competitive as your traditional fuel powered vehicles it is become more and more price competitive. We thought it would be interesting to see whether any Nissan … --- ## [Nissan Leaf drive electric tour events](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-drive-electric-tour-events/1522)
**Author:** [@danwat1234](https://community.electricforum.com/u/danwat1234)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2012, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-drive-electric-tour-events/1522 "2012-01-10T20:53:32Z")
Nissan is promoting their new electric car in many ways and one is the Drive Electric Tour events. There are a total of 23 events where consumers can test drive the Leaf and learn a lot about it. You first sign in and ge… [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/nissan-electric-car-forum/nissan-leaf-forum/87.md?page=1)