I have now driven over 500 miles on the Leaf. One of the things I do not miss is pulling into gas stations. It seems very strange as I now speed past these stations and see people as a blur of colorful Weebles wobbling and vying for fuel position. Those fuel depots seem to take valuable time away when I'm trying to get somewhere on time. I recollect many frustrations revolving around that slippery substance. The volatile prices fluctuate at times like the jagged stock chart of the South Korean Market. When you find yourself in a bind to eat, fuel up and be somewhere, sometimes the occasional AM/PM Hamburger stacked with jalapenos would temporarily fix some hunger pains. I would suffer later as those hot peppers would make their presence known leaving my body.
The Leaf is a pleasure to drive. It is very comfortable, quiet and has the latest technology that is mind boggling. I can turn the heat on, charge it, and and check the status of the estimated driving range and state of charge, all with my smart phone.
I am still adjusting my lifestyle to it's limited range. Most days the Leaf's range works out fine and I only use about 50% of it's energy. Two days out of the week, I still possess some Range Anxiety which I probably should not have. I am not courageous enough to push it to it's limits even though the leaf comes with "No $ Charge" 36 month, 24 hour roadside assistance. One solution that I have found and need to invest in, is converting the EVSE trickle charger that comes with car and improving it's function to a Level 2 auto detect which will work on 120V, 208V or 240V outlets. EVSE Upgrade will help relieve some of the anxiety I have when on my extended trips to and around Gig Harbor. Hey, can I borrow your dryer outlet?
