I think for electric vehicles to have a chance we need more of these basic, no-frills and more affordable cars. Most people don't care at all for fancy technology features.
Those that would buy such cheap cars buy their cars only because: they are cheap. They don‘t care which energy drives them. They want cheap. Nissan Leaf is not cheap. Cheap is Wuling (GM), Citroen Ami below 10K. Of course they are not useful in any way. But cheap. My Model Y costs me less than a VW Golf TSI. For me that is „cheap“. Others only see the MSRP as you call the price in the US and nothing else. I always see the total cost of ownership. The price or MSRP is only a third of that.
@@wolfgangpreier9160 lol @ "not useful in any way", except one should only reserve such a title to Apple products and Teslas at their current price, but even then, I can use Apple junk as doorstop and Tesla cars as explosives to make one last use of their battery
@@justinoconnor8257 Of course not. The US boys can not drive in such cars we use. They would not fit behind the steering wheel in a Fiat 500E, a Dacia Spring, A MG ZS EV, a Peugeot E-208 etc. pp. And those cars all have ranges up to 250km or about 150 miles. Our cities are not 500 miles apart. 500 miles brings me through half of Europe!
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Not everyone drives their car to go fast and have fun, lots of people just need something cheap to go somewhere and also safety is a factor for a lot of people
It's not fair to keep comparing it to a Tesla. You make some legitimate critiques of the car but constantly comparing it to the top of the line manufacturer isn't apples to apples. I'll probably never be able to afford a Tesla, nor am I looking for a luxury vehicle. If we're going to move in the direction of electric vehicles as a whole, we need these more accessible models.
Hi Shelby, a few notes: I noticed you were driving in Eco mode which is designed to smooth out acceleration to use as little power as possible to get up to speed. Turn off Eco mode and the car becomes a speedy jackrabbit! Using the arrow buttons on left side of the steering wheel you can navigate to the battery menu and there you will see the charge rate and estimated time to a full charge while charging the car, sadly it is not as visible as Tesla but it is there. If you ever do another Leaf review, if possible, try to access a fully equipped Leaf SL Plus, still not a Tesla, but it is much more tesla like than the particular Leaf variant you were driving. Keep up the good work.
Seems like she is doing Tesla avert . If I turn off Eco mode on my leaf it will get up and bark . Her 0-60 is wrong . 2018 leaf I have has all the same information screens as her Tesla - in addition , I can access information off the Nissan leaf EV app too and I can use leaf spy as well. There are plenty of Chedemo connectors all over and lots of leaf owners go on road trips and also commute to work . Had to give this one a thumbs down because all I get is how great her Tesla is and how lame the leaf is in her opinion .
The Nissan Leaf is a great everyday option and highly affordable for an electric vehicle. The point of an electric car is: it doesn’t run on gas & it gets you places. The Leaf fulfills all those requirements. The constant Tesla comparison is becoming annoying tbh. It’s an out of touch attitude because not everyone can afford a Tesla nor get the financing for one. The down payment on a Tesla is $10,000 alone with a $600/mo payment. It’s not accessible to everyone. So instead of critiquing the “simplicity” and the “downgrade” that this car is, you should recognize it’s accessibility & affordability. That would be an honest and thoughtful pov rather than the childish & snobbish “BUt ITS nOt a TeslAAaaa”.
"like an Android phone"? Not all Androids are slow. That interface looks like a 2013 Android not a 2022 Android. Most modern Google Pixel's and Samsung's are quite fast and smooth
I usually respect your videos, but seriously you need to get a new android phone (not $99) to try to be aware of what android is today. Moreover the MachE that you kept comparing uses android auto.
@@chynacash3138 usually cars support both apple carplay and Android auto.The default on the Mustang is android auto, but you can switch to carplay when you have an iPhone.
Got so offended after that Android comment that I had to stop watching😂 Seriously though, comparing that horrendous UX to Android is very inaccurate and out of touch. Apple is great at some things but in my opinion, iOS is not one of them. Have a great day🥰
Agree. I take ALL her tech comments with a grain of salt. She’s a bit out of touch there. The Leaf DOES have a charge time estimator screen for instance.
@@aayotechnology i dont like her face gesture either in this video, she's seems really hating this car and got lazy to continue shoot this video, anyway i still love to watch her tho!
IMO it's not fair to constantly compare this car against a Tesla or Mach E. You should be comparing this car against a similar class ICE car (Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla, Chevy Malibu, etc).
I agree, this is a terrible review from someone obviously not into cars, it's a very rudimentary review. "Don't love the way it drives compared to a Tesla".
I agree about the Mustang and Tesla comparisons but idk if I could compare any EV to an ICE car in most categories, especially an EV with only 150 miles of range when even the Corolla, Malibu, and Focus have double. I'd say this compares to cars like the Kia Niro, Chevy Bolt, and other similarly priced EV's
good video no disrespect but your comparrison to an android phone is totally wrong. Ive had both apple and android, currently android and it is so much better than iphone just saying
They also lease for like 195 bucks. I was considering a Tesla but could not deny that price. The software has apple carplay which is the only thing I use. I also only charge at home so it works perfect for us since I have another gas car if needed for roadtrips. I think for 25k its a no brainer. We walked away from Tesla due to the price, and I'm a tech person (software engineer at big tech). The noise is superrrr overkill though, the new Teslas we drove had a quieter back up. I also am a baby and hate driving so speed is not a consideration for me ha. To each is own and I love that everyone has options now :).
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Well it is true (many peer reviewed studies found) that women/female demographics are unaware or less interested in STEM related topics. Knowing this is why I don’t blame her. 🤷♀️ However, I’m in MIS so my job requires to use all sorts of enterprise, consumer hardware and software.
@@_IMNNO female demographic of which country? I completed a STEM degree and my class was mostly female and all got mostly first class with honours. She was unlucky with Android Phone comment. I think she visualised a particular "model" she disliked in the past and created that bias. I use an android phone myself and is probably more advanced than any iphone.
@@EdwardSinclair Was referencing the research that was cited by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and the United States Census Bureau. Congrats on getting the degree; it was not my intention to escalate the scenario or stir up the Android vs IOS camps. I use an S22 when I need to load an in-house BIOS to our custom ECUs and use a 13 Pro for mobile photography. Both are advanced in their own way.
I feel like the comparison kept going negative because "its not a Tesla". Not everyone can afford or wants a Tesla. Also not everyone wants all the bells and whistles to have to deal with. I know a few people who actually havent been happy with their Teslas. I think it just comes down to personal preference and what you actually need from a vehicle.
@Donald and if the world wants more people to use electric cars then theyre needs to be alot more options. Not all of us have big bucks to spend. Not all of us want to support Elon Musk. Not all of us even like the look or anything about Teslas. Comparing this car was like comparing it to a jaguar. Like cmon! Unfair comparison. Except i luv Jaguar and highly dislike Tesla. Sorry not sorry 💯
I also feel like a lot of this was a lack of research on her part. She didn’t recognize that there’s apple play (although cabled) and couldn’t close the charge port because she didn’t close the inner cover. It was all a comparison to a Tesla and she went into it with a negative attitude. She also didn’t look through the menus to see that it DOES tell you how long til the charge is full. She also mentioned you have to brake before it slows down on pro pilot cruise control and that’s definitely not true.
Did you just call android phones outdated, Shelby? thems fighting words :) hyundai kona I think has more range like a base tesla at around 35k kia EV6 is around 37k and is also quite capable iirc. Tesla Model 3 was supposed to be a 35k car but the price slipped many times. A used kona or ioniq might be a good deal if you are on a budget. Personally I bought a model 3 performance with white seats. There can be only one :)
@@aaronbukovsky she's did the sponsor video from xiaomi (correct me) back in 2020/early 21. duh, xiaomi interface is not have the best look out of all the android phone interface
@@TimLucasdesign agreed. they both do many things well, and iOS is fluid and great in their ecosystem, but man, i mean the home screen (largely) hasn't changed since it's creation
Don’t forget the Hyundai Kona Electric! Starts off at $34k for the SEL and you still get 258 miles of range! Honestly think it’s the better bargain. But yeah, I think the market needs a lot more of these basic EVs. Make it more accessible to the average citizen.
Hmmm... Android phones have really good interfaces. This is not the story like used to be many years ago. And also much more versatile than Apple phones (not necessarily better for everyone). This car is for someone who want electric car without some futuristic features and look, regular exterior and of course more convenient price.
I recently switched to iPhone from Google Pixel and tbh, Android does a lot of things much better than iOS. In much the same way, the simple Nissan interface for climate control and having the speedometer directly in front of the driver are just so much more helpful than a computer monitor with lots of submenus on a touchscreen.
Lol it's clear Shelby is one of those "Tech RUclipsrs" that only uses Apple products and has only used some $100 Walmart Android phone as a point of comparison. This is coming from an iPhone user btw.
@@cupofrice lol thats one thing that irked me a few years ago, this girl switched from an android to the iphoneX and she was like the iphone is so much faster and better, but the thing is she was switching from a cheap ass android that was literally 5 years old. thats like comparing a Bentley to a chevy spark
I agree and Android is way more customizable and gives you more freedom. The interface is not outdated at all far from it. iOS is good but its just playing catch-up to features that already existed years ago. And I’ve been using iOS since 2011
the android front at the beginning is kinda unfair.. the interface / software looks indeed like a android .. BUT like android in 2014… today android is as good as apple.
I feel like this is still too expensive to really take off. Most people who want an affordable car don’t care as much about whether it’s gas or electric, they just want it to not cost an arm and a leg. 30k to me is not an “affordable” car, it’s a “nice” car.
I agree, but they'll get there. In California is it the law that by 2035, all current model year cars sold her must be zero emission, so they're going to step up the game by then :)
Leaf tells the charge time. You have to have the car on while charging. Also it has CarPlay across all models. The 62kwh leafs also charges up to 100kw but the fastest I’ve ever gotten is 75kw. But I charge at Nissan dealers for free (mine don’t care). 20,000 miles so far on my 21’ no issues. $21k for the 230 range version. I’ll take 1/2 price over a Tesla anyway. Great value. Fantastic commuter.
53 minutes to sit at a charging station seems like a long time, especially when you have to get to work or somewhere else. But, I guess you get used to it when you have an electric car.
Haha android phones aren't outdated. I recently sat as a passenger in my friend's new Tesla and I found the huge touchscreen really distracting, and I wasn't the one driving! I think a completely silent car was also weird me out, I like hearing the hum of an engine, it's comforting for some reason.
My mom has a Tesla and for a long time had to mess around with the screen to figure out how to do everything. Trying to touch something on the opposite side can be so distracting. Plus the Leaf has some safety features that the Tesla does not have. My mom has a Tesla and I have a leaf, she was really impressed by the back up detection as well as the lights for blind spot alerts on rear view mirrors.
@@madsimagined I saw my friend with the tesla again recently and she explained that she has to change to reverse using the steering wheel because there's no gearstick, and she accidentally lurched backwards because she wasn't used to it. I think the indicators are on the wrong side as well. Seems so confusing
Shelby… I‘ve got to say, normally love your videos. I feel like you generally take a neutral stance on things. But in this instance you showed clear bias. While this car is priced at the “low range” for electric vehicles, is still out of the price range for I’m assuming a good portion of your audience. The constant comparison to Tesla here is a bit stale. You can take the girl out of LA, but you can’t take the LA out of her I guess.
I’ve owned a Nissan Leaf (150 mile version) for four years now and it’s the perfect “around town” vehicle. If you’re a two car household it’s great for one of your cars - but like mentioned in this video it’s not for longer road trips. It’s plenty peppy for city driving and handles really well. The Leaf is the OG of EV’s and I respect that. We’ll get a newer EV for our second car at some point soon, but plan on keeping our Leaf for many more years.
Very interesting review, especially because you made several mistakes, but this shows the perspective of a "normal" person, not a car reviewer/ car fanatic. For example, it's crazy how the ProPilot marketing material is done badly, despite it being a good system (not as good as autopilot, but still much better than competitors). In particular, the thing you said that you should first start breaking and then the car continues to brake is not a "driving assistance" feature (part of ProPilot), but it's a safety feature part of the Autonomous emergency breaking system that acts only in case of imminent crash if the driver hasn't pressed hard enough the break. Also, the ChaDeMo plug is one of the biggest weaknesses of this car: it's a deprecated standard, that is not going to be deployed anymore in new charging stations. Also, charging an EV at a fast charger above 80% is a crime. The charging power after 80% is almost every EV is really slow, also for long-term longevity of the battery, it's better to avoid fast charging over 80%.
Nissan Leaf's are Notorious for plummeting in value in the used market. You can get a first gen Leaf for like $5,000 lol, which is good if u have a short local commute.
@@porschefanatic1049 That’s definitely something that not a lot of people know when buying used electric cars. And what the cost of maintaining one either. Maintenance on electric cars would be a great video for Shelby to do.
Nice overview however, it is massively unfair to compare this with the in-line performance of a Tesla or Mach-e especially their performance versions. Tesla and Mach-e are both considered high performance vehicles (anything with 0-60 times of 5 seconds or less would fit the description of a high performance vehicle). Seriously, that's about as fair as comparing a Prius to a Camaro ZR1. Consider as well, that the Leaf Plus versions (62 kWh) have significantly more torque and Hp, and subsequently a bit quicker, than the 40kWh version you were testing. The Leaf Plus will do 0-60 in about 6.5 seconds which will put most comparable economy ICE vehicles to shame. The Leaf is notoriously reliable having won awards from KBB and Consumer Reports for dependability and extreme low cost to own. There's virtually nothing that ever needs to be done to them and with the new heat tolerant battery chemistry very little ever goes wrong with the Leaf. I own a 2015 and a 2019 Plus and have only ever needed to open the hood to show friends and family whats under it. Consider that, unlike every ICE vehicle, the Leaf has no accessory, serpentine or fan belts and none of the associated pumps or pulleys, and no alternator, (under the hood there are no whirring or moving parts), no mechanical water pump, no power steering pump or hydraulic fluid to check, no high pressure high temperature engine coolant system, no transmission or transmission fluid, no spark plugs, no coil packs or ignition control modules, no fuel injectors, no fuel pumps, no fuel filters, no fuel pressure regulators or fuel injection control modules, no oil pumps, no oil filters or motor oil to change, no manifold or head gaskets to leak, no PCV valves, no O2 sensors, no vacuum tubes or clamps to leak, no exhaust pipes, no mufflers, no catalytic converters AND NO EMISSIONS TESTING EVER! For cheap, ultra reliable transportation that will likely last for 15 or more virtually "maintenance free" years an EV like the Leaf can't be beat.
I just ordered a dual-motor VW ID.4. It has Tesla performance (0-60 in 5.4 seconds) Come with 3 years of Free Charging at electrify America and cost $44k. With the $7,500 incentive that Tesla no longer qualifies for that puts it at $36,500. It is subjectively a much nicer looking car than the Model Y and is a total bargain my opinion. Also, on a side note, I recently switched from iPhone to Pixel 6. Look at Android 12 before taking Jabs - it makes IOS look clumsy and old fashioned.
Car companies shouldn't have a choice when it comes to ADA compliance. Imagine if you were blind and just got hit by some idiot backing up. Sure the car should warn the driver, but let's be honest we've seen people get ran over in the dumbest of circumstances.
electric driving is a luxury so it seems. i generally really love your content but this video just felt a little out of touch to me (driver of a 97 honda) I’d appreciate the acknowledgment that cars aren’t attainable let alone electric vehicles and more consciousness in the future :)
Not sure how this is out of touch? This vehicle is comparably priced to other new vehicles in the market and very few ppl are driving around a 30 year old vehicle
I'll still stick to my gas car. Cuz I can go over 550 miles on a single tank of gas. Until any ev can match that range on a single charge, then I'll buy.
I’m waiting for the Kia Soul EV since the bolt has recall. I’m not really a fan of the Tesla I love my basic looking cars - too many haters out there mess up your car for no reason!
I've got one of these after nearly purchasing a Tesla. So glad I did as we have a petrol car also which we use if we go on any long journeys. One element which was missed is the build quality of the Tesla, admittedly these appear to have improved but they are well known to be poorly put together with panel alignment problems and missing panels under the car.
The car is good if you only use it around town and only charge it in your garage. Chademo charging is trash, it charges very slowly, the driving range is very small and the battery degrades severely after a few years especially in hot weather because doesn’t have liquid cooling. If the next generation Leaf is priced similarly, has CCS charging that’s actually quick to charge, has at least another 50 miles of range and a battery that lasts long term with minimal degradation, then it would be a good vehicle for more people.
Great video! The best feature about the Leaf compared to a Tesla is that the Leaf still qualifies for the federal tax credit. I’ve been living in DC without a car for the past 4 years but I’m moving back to Seattle this summer and will likely be getting a car later this year. My parents have a Kia Niro EV and I absolutely love it so I’m hoping to get one like theirs but I’d be happy with a Leaf too but I’d definitely get the Leaf Plus for the longer range. I don’t need all the fancy features Teslas have so I hope more companies will come out with some basic EVs like the Leaf!
Just moved back to Seattle myself and thought about buying the Leaf too but tested out a Chevy Bolt and decided to go with that... Slightly better range and it was a little more comfortable with a few more tech features for similar money. Might want to cross shop them if you're in the same type of budget I was.
@@chynacash3138 I hadn’t really looked into the Bolt because I was focusing on cars with the federal tax credit still available but even without that, the Bolt looks like a really good deal! I’m curious about the new Bolt EUV too. Hope you’re enjoying your new ride!
@@amykflower Thanx :) Yeah it wasn't on my radar either until I saw an online review the night before I was about to decide on a Leaf or a Prius hybrid that I test drove. I got the regular Bolt but wish I'd gotten the bigger EUV now since I'd like the added space. Great range though and much better than the Leaf which was my biggest deciding factor. And yeah I couldn't get the tax credit, I was bummed about that too.
I love how she compares the "outdated" interface to an Android phone. I use both and can't stand the over priced iPhone. The I phone literally looks nearly identical to what it looked like a decade ago. Additionally, the Android is about half the cost and does everything the overpriced iPhone does. I could buy either the Leaf or the Tesla but I wouldn't buy either. The build quality on the Tesla is garbage. Nearly any standard car manufacturer is still building higher quality fit and trim.
We've owned one. It's a great entry electric vehicle and getting into it is easier than the model 3... which we own now and love. Pros and Cons I guess. Great video!
I’m all about clean energy but there pushing it way to fast.The average person needs a second to adjust. We may have to have a period of time when clean energy and fossil fuels overlap each other for a good period of time while shifting to being fully clean. It’s really not as easy as there making it sound and be. While we’re heading in the right direction there is a lot of advances in clean energy that need to happen before it’s an actual reality and it can keep up with actual society:)
We need more cars that aren’t tying to be luxury, the average person isn’t looking to spend $50k on a new car. I think ppl forget that the average American is driving a 10 yr old non luxury branded car
Wait, wait, please don't compare it to a Prius. But I also love how you were trying to close the charging door with the little flip over still open over the charge port. I feel like the Leaf is an entry level EV, no hate. Can't wait for Toyota's new EV, Hopefully you'll get to review the pre-production models soon!
Honestly, I really wish car companies concentrated on the Plug-in Hybrids, that would be more realistic of car, getting a good commute range all electric, then kick in hybrid (gas) mode for further distances. I have no idea why everyone is forcing full electric, our power grids suck and they cost too much, we should be pushing Hybrid tech more.
For a lot of reasons, the world is moving away from gasoline. Plug-in hybrids are compromised designs that get lousy gas mileage as a hybrid and lousy electric range as an EV.
@@anthonyc8499 That's not true, the Plug-in Hybrids get the same MPG as a regular Hybrid, the only difference is that the electric side has a range of about 30 to 60 miles. I would recommend looking into them more, they are great vehicles.
@@brandtc.7991 Kia Niro is a good example of why you're incorrect. Niro has a hybrid, PHEV, and EV version. The hybrid gets combined 50mpg, PHEV is 46mpg with 2.9mi/kWh on the battery, and the EV gets 3.7mi/kWh. Like I said, it's all compromised. Maybe the tradeoffs are worth it for some people but for others maybe it's not and especially for the automakers who want to keep things simple it might be more trouble than it's worth.
@@anthonyc8499 That Niro gets about 25 full electric miles, then switches to Hybrid with 46 MPG Hybrid, that is awesome. SO I have no idea what you are even talking about with it being compromised, its literally the best of both worlds for regular commuters in city and then wanting to go long distance. If we put tech into that area, we could get even further with electric and better gas usage. Look up the Prius plug-in hybrid, It's called the Prius Prime, it literally goes 25 miles full electric, then switches to 54 MPG hybrid when needed. You have to plug it in each night to get that 25 miles electric. SO could you please explain this "Compromised" thing you keep saying, I don't see anything wrong with this tech, its much better for the average American not living in a massive city, which is like 50 percent of America.
as an engineer i have easy answer for you without any fancy word. hybric have 2 engine. a mechanical and electrical . thus u need both mechanic and electrician to repair your engine. it will cost more if its broken. its better to have just 1 engine. it will cost more to maintain 2 engine.
Just a note, CHAdeMO is getting phased out, CCS is the standard. Also Electrify America isn't adding any more chargers with CHAdeMO. I recommend getting a car that uses the CCS standard or a used Tesla if you're looking to save money.
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My jaw dropped when I saw the sign on the charger you were using that said you had to pay to park while your car was charging… in addition to the cost of the actual charging.
I got a Leaf in 2015 and loved it as my first EV. The range was 115 miles and I made road trips from San Francisco to Big Sur. Now I drive Teslas and could never go back to a Leaf or anything else.
did you break the charging port covers trying to force them closed? haha well edited Shelbs! Seriously thou, keep up the great work, a good comparison. thank you
I have a Nissan Leaf 2019 that is the SL trim and I have a Tesla Model 3 SR plus. What I really like about the Leaf is that it sits higher up and is much easier to get into and out of, esp for my 95 year old dad who has limited mobility. It's the perfect scoot around town vehicle with no need for fast charging at all when you have a lvl 2 charger at home. I'd highly recommend it as a good beginner EV if you have a gas car for longer trips. We did take the Leaf on a 5 hour long trip with having to fast charge 3 different times going and coming back. That was long with the battery warming up so much. But at least the cruise control actually works, and works well on long drives and on the highway. The Model 3 on the other hand..... We have a 2021 with no radar, camera only sensors. The phantom braking is real and very dangerous, extremely so. When you are in autopilot it will suddenly slam on the brakes for literally 0 reason. We have full self driving on the car as well and I was in self driving mode on an empty stretch of highway in New Brunswick and suddenly the car sharply braked. It did that two more time in quick succession. Each time I pushed in the right steering wheel button and said bug report phantom braking. But they still haven't fixed that issue. So, we essentially can't use autopilot or FSD at the present time. Yes the charging network is excellent but they jacked up the price of charging dramatically in Canada due to it being time of use and not per KW used. That's due to Measurements Canada not updating their standards yet. The car is low to the ground and my husband hates getting into it. I don't mind it. Yes, the touchscreen is wonderful, the navigation rocks. The acceleration is good (good enough for me to get a ticket haha). So, in a nutshell both cars are great, for different reasons. I wouldn't part with either of them, esp. now with the price of gas. Just wish the phantom braking issue would be fixed sooner than later.
I am getting tired of waiting in line for Costco gas every week or 2. With increasing gas price, ECAR will be more in demand but they have to be very affordable and reliable. Thx
why would a cheaper EV be better than a tesla. why would anything cheap be better than something that costs more? when your used to top level stuff, people get ignorant fast about cheaper things
I live in Seattle and own a '18 Leaf SV. It's the perfect car for getting around town. I mostly use the light-rail to get around where I need to go so I use the car maybe once or twice a week (~15,000 miles since 2018). I have to street park it so I like how inconspicuous it is. It's not a Tesla, like Shelby said, it looks just like a normal car. Don't have a garage, so I need to rely on the charging networks around town. Plugshare is a must. CHAdeMO is being phased out which really affects the long-term value for me since I rely on these networks. Most charging networks only have 1 CHAdeMO and it can be frustrating if it's out of service - which can happen (again, Plugshare is a must). Where the Leaf does not shine is road trips. Driving down to Portland (~140 miles) requires at least 1 or 2 fast charges (especially depending on the weather) and the car does not have liquid cooling so Nissan throttles fast charging after a cycle which is a PAIN for road trips. However, I'll keep it until it no longer runs or I can't charge it anywhere because it's paid off and allows me to do 95% of the things I need it for at the fraction of the cost of any ICE car. It also has CarPlay, I never use the Nissan UI.
I think for electric vehicles to have a chance we need more of these basic, no-frills and more affordable cars. Most people don't care at all for fancy technology features.
Those that would buy such cheap cars buy their cars only because: they are cheap. They don‘t care which energy drives them. They want cheap. Nissan Leaf is not cheap. Cheap is Wuling (GM), Citroen Ami below 10K. Of course they are not useful in any way. But cheap. My Model Y costs me less than a VW Golf TSI. For me that is „cheap“. Others only see the MSRP as you call the price in the US and nothing else. I always see the total cost of ownership. The price or MSRP is only a third of that.
They do have a lot more electric cars like these in other countries, but they don’t sell them in the US.
@@wolfgangpreier9160 lol @ "not useful in any way", except one should only reserve such a title to Apple products and Teslas at their current price, but even then, I can use Apple junk as doorstop and Tesla cars as explosives to make one last use of their battery
@@aaabbb-py5xd Ahh you are just jealous. Go work, earn money then you can afford the good things yourself.
@@justinoconnor8257 Of course not. The US boys can not drive in such cars we use. They would not fit behind the steering wheel in a Fiat 500E, a Dacia Spring, A MG ZS EV, a Peugeot E-208 etc. pp. And those cars all have ranges up to 250km or about 150 miles. Our cities are not 500 miles apart. 500 miles brings me through half of Europe!
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Don't do Android like that. 😭😭😭😭 Modern Android is sooo much better than whatever Nissan got going on.
Not everyone drives their car to go fast and have fun, lots of people just need something cheap to go somewhere and also safety is a factor for a lot of people
It's not fair to keep comparing it to a Tesla. You make some legitimate critiques of the car but constantly comparing it to the top of the line manufacturer isn't apples to apples. I'll probably never be able to afford a Tesla, nor am I looking for a luxury vehicle. If we're going to move in the direction of electric vehicles as a whole, we need these more accessible models.
Yeah it honestly annoyed me
The title literally says that the video will be comparing the car to a Tesla… what did you expect lol
The dig to android phones was very millennial and out of touch lol. Before Car play and Android Auto you got what you got infotainment wise.
Good point. Bad comparison.
Amen 🙏🏻
Hi Shelby, a few notes:
I noticed you were driving in Eco mode which is designed to smooth out acceleration to use as little power as possible to get up to speed. Turn off Eco mode and the car becomes a speedy jackrabbit!
Using the arrow buttons on left side of the steering wheel you can navigate to the battery menu and there you will see the charge rate and estimated time to a full charge while charging the car, sadly it is not as visible as Tesla but it is there.
If you ever do another Leaf review, if possible, try to access a fully equipped Leaf SL Plus, still not a Tesla, but it is much more tesla like than the particular Leaf variant you were driving.
Keep up the good work.
i have a 2018 n agree with u a 100 % she had no business doing a review of some thing she knew nothing about , shame on her is my review ,lol
In ECO mode, my Leaf has no pickup; I never turn it on because it is fun to zip off at lights. If I press the pedal enough the tires spin a little.
Seems like she is doing Tesla avert . If I turn off Eco mode on my leaf it will get up and bark . Her 0-60 is wrong . 2018 leaf I have has all the same information screens as her Tesla - in addition , I can access information off the Nissan leaf EV app too and I can use leaf spy as well. There are plenty of Chedemo connectors all over and lots of leaf owners go on road trips and also commute to work . Had to give this one a thumbs down because all I get is how great her Tesla is and how lame the leaf is in her opinion .
The Nissan Leaf is a great everyday option and highly affordable for an electric vehicle. The point of an electric car is: it doesn’t run on gas & it gets you places. The Leaf fulfills all those requirements.
The constant Tesla comparison is becoming annoying tbh. It’s an out of touch attitude because not everyone can afford a Tesla nor get the financing for one. The down payment on a Tesla is $10,000 alone with a $600/mo payment. It’s not accessible to everyone. So instead of critiquing the “simplicity” and the “downgrade” that this car is, you should recognize it’s accessibility & affordability. That would be an honest and thoughtful pov rather than the childish & snobbish “BUt ITS nOt a TeslAAaaa”.
That’s what I was thinking about when kept hearing the lady say “Tesla this” “tesla that”
yes it is for an entry level EV for people who cannot afford a Tesla and she was telling the differences since the website compared it to a Tesla.
I agree 100. No one really notices the working class as wanting to participate. They just say “work harder and boot straps blah blah blah”
Video title should be "Entitled white girl doesnt like the Nissan Leaf car her daddy got her since she wants a Tesla." lol
"like an Android phone"? Not all Androids are slow. That interface looks like a 2013 Android not a 2022 Android. Most modern Google Pixel's and Samsung's are quite fast and smooth
Came here to say this 😤🤣
@@kmd21804 same
Word. What a hater lol
LMAO
android and apple are basically the same thing lol anyone who thinks different doesnt have a newer android 😂
I usually respect your videos, but seriously you need to get a new android phone (not $99) to try to be aware of what android is today. Moreover the MachE that you kept comparing uses android auto.
I thought the Mustang has Apple Carplay too...
@@chynacash3138 usually cars support both apple carplay and Android auto.The default on the Mustang is android auto, but you can switch to carplay when you have an iPhone.
Haha "reminds me of an Android phone". From what, 2010!?
Yes lmao
Got so offended after that Android comment that I had to stop watching😂
Seriously though, comparing that horrendous UX to Android is very inaccurate and out of touch.
Apple is great at some things but in my opinion, iOS is not one of them.
Have a great day🥰
Agree. I take ALL her tech comments with a grain of salt. She’s a bit out of touch there. The Leaf DOES have a charge time estimator screen for instance.
Lmao, as soon as heard the Android I just stopped, why people do this? And calling the poor UI "out dated", how ironic
@@aayotechnology i dont like her face gesture either in this video, she's seems really hating this car and got lazy to continue shoot this video, anyway i still love to watch her tho!
I was thinking that
That's also when I stopped watching, and started searching for this comment to thumbs it up.
IMO it's not fair to constantly compare this car against a Tesla or Mach E. You should be comparing this car against a similar class ICE car (Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla, Chevy Malibu, etc).
The comparison here was unsuccessful. Just because cars are electric doesn't mean they can all be placed in the same category.
Facts
True
I agree, this is a terrible review from someone obviously not into cars, it's a very rudimentary review. "Don't love the way it drives compared to a Tesla".
I agree about the Mustang and Tesla comparisons but idk if I could compare any EV to an ICE car in most categories, especially an EV with only 150 miles of range when even the Corolla, Malibu, and Focus have double. I'd say this compares to cars like the Kia Niro, Chevy Bolt, and other similarly priced EV's
good video no disrespect but your comparrison to an android phone is totally wrong. Ive had both apple and android, currently android and it is so much better than iphone just saying
They also lease for like 195 bucks. I was considering a Tesla but could not deny that price. The software has apple carplay which is the only thing I use. I also only charge at home so it works perfect for us since I have another gas car if needed for roadtrips. I think for 25k its a no brainer. We walked away from Tesla due to the price, and I'm a tech person (software engineer at big tech). The noise is superrrr overkill though, the new Teslas we drove had a quieter back up. I also am a baby and hate driving so speed is not a consideration for me ha. To each is own and I love that everyone has options now :).
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"the tech is so outdated, reminds me of an *android* *phone. " lol* Shelby that's so out of touch.
Android is for smart people iPhone is for simpletons.
@Ah-Leck looks good in your opinion, to me they all look the same.
Well it is true (many peer reviewed studies found) that women/female demographics are unaware or less interested in STEM related topics. Knowing this is why I don’t blame her. 🤷♀️ However, I’m in MIS so my job requires to use all sorts of enterprise, consumer hardware and software.
@@_IMNNO female demographic of which country? I completed a STEM degree and my class was mostly female and all got mostly first class with honours.
She was unlucky with Android Phone comment. I think she visualised a particular "model" she disliked in the past and created that bias. I use an android phone myself and is probably more advanced than any iphone.
@@EdwardSinclair Was referencing the research that was cited by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and the United States Census Bureau. Congrats on getting the degree; it was not my intention to escalate the scenario or stir up the Android vs IOS camps. I use an S22 when I need to load an in-house BIOS to our custom ECUs and use a 13 Pro for mobile photography. Both are advanced in their own way.
A lot of iOS users are out of touch with other technology. That’s why they’re called the walled garden they never venture out of it.
This girl is so out of touch with Android. lol
I sure am lol
I feel like the comparison kept going negative because "its not a Tesla". Not everyone can afford or wants a Tesla. Also not everyone wants all the bells and whistles to have to deal with. I know a few people who actually havent been happy with their Teslas. I think it just comes down to personal preference and what you actually need from a vehicle.
@Donald and if the world wants more people to use electric cars then theyre needs to be alot more options. Not all of us have big bucks to spend. Not all of us want to support Elon Musk. Not all of us even like the look or anything about Teslas. Comparing this car was like comparing it to a jaguar. Like cmon! Unfair comparison. Except i luv Jaguar and highly dislike Tesla. Sorry not sorry 💯
I also feel like a lot of this was a lack of research on her part. She didn’t recognize that there’s apple play (although cabled) and couldn’t close the charge port because she didn’t close the inner cover. It was all a comparison to a Tesla and she went into it with a negative attitude. She also didn’t look through the menus to see that it DOES tell you how long til the charge is full. She also mentioned you have to brake before it slows down on pro pilot cruise control and that’s definitely not true.
And not everyone wants the terrible build quality, consistent issues, wind and road noise and sky high insurance premiums of a Tesla
Did you just call android phones outdated, Shelby? thems fighting words :)
hyundai kona I think has more range like a base tesla at around 35k
kia EV6 is around 37k and is also quite capable iirc.
Tesla Model 3 was supposed to be a 35k car but the price slipped many times.
A used kona or ioniq might be a good deal if you are on a budget. Personally I bought a model 3 performance with white seats. There can be only one :)
agreed. i have to wonder when the last time she used the interface on an Android phone was?
@@aaronbukovsky she's did the sponsor video from xiaomi (correct me) back in 2020/early 21. duh, xiaomi interface is not have the best look out of all the android phone interface
agreed - I came to Pixel 6 from IOS - it's a much more modern interface in my opinion.
@@TimLucasdesign agreed. they both do many things well, and iOS is fluid and great in their ecosystem, but man, i mean the home screen (largely) hasn't changed since it's creation
Don’t forget the Hyundai Kona Electric! Starts off at $34k for the SEL and you still get 258 miles of range! Honestly think it’s the better bargain. But yeah, I think the market needs a lot more of these basic EVs. Make it more accessible to the average citizen.
@@porschefanatic1049 Who wants a Chinese car?
The leaf is much cheaper in Europe
How about a rebate rather than a tax credit too
@@porschefanatic1049 would love to but American. Is that car available inUS? Haven’t heard of it.
Model Y is $36k after instant $7.5k now. These cars make no sense
Hmmm... Android phones have really good interfaces. This is not the story like used to be many years ago. And also much more versatile than Apple phones (not necessarily better for everyone).
This car is for someone who want electric car without some futuristic features and look, regular exterior and of course more convenient price.
I recently switched to iPhone from Google Pixel and tbh, Android does a lot of things much better than iOS. In much the same way, the simple Nissan interface for climate control and having the speedometer directly in front of the driver are just so much more helpful than a computer monitor with lots of submenus on a touchscreen.
Yes, I cringed when she said that about Android. Clearly she's not used it recently.
Lol it's clear Shelby is one of those "Tech RUclipsrs" that only uses Apple products and has only used some $100 Walmart Android phone as a point of comparison. This is coming from an iPhone user btw.
@@cupofrice lol thats one thing that irked me a few years ago, this girl switched from an android to the iphoneX and she was like the iphone is so much faster and better, but the thing is she was switching from a cheap ass android that was literally 5 years old. thats like comparing a Bentley to a chevy spark
I agree and Android is way more customizable and gives you more freedom. The interface is not outdated at all far from it. iOS is good but its just playing catch-up to features that already existed years ago. And I’ve been using iOS since 2011
the android front at the beginning is kinda unfair.. the interface / software looks indeed like a android .. BUT like android in 2014…
today android is as good as apple.
I feel like this is still too expensive to really take off. Most people who want an affordable car don’t care as much about whether it’s gas or electric, they just want it to not cost an arm and a leg. 30k to me is not an “affordable” car, it’s a “nice” car.
I agree, but they'll get there. In California is it the law that by 2035, all current model year cars sold her must be zero emission, so they're going to step up the game by then :)
Agreed
There's no way that car's interface performs like android, this isn't 2013.
Yeah she was trying to throw shade haha
I wanted to say this. I don't know why Americans like to shit on Android
4:10 lol ouch Google. To be fair Android has gotten a ton better the last few years. I like my iPhone but Android 12 is really nice too.
Wow, really? I go back and forth between android and ios phones and your comment is ignorant.
Leaf tells the charge time. You have to have the car on while charging. Also it has CarPlay across all models. The 62kwh leafs also charges up to 100kw but the fastest I’ve ever gotten is 75kw. But I charge at Nissan dealers for free (mine don’t care). 20,000 miles so far on my 21’ no issues. $21k for the 230 range version. I’ll take 1/2 price over a Tesla anyway. Great value. Fantastic commuter.
Not even commuter. Im using it normally up to 450km daily. My max is 620km in summer in one day.
WHEN SHELBY TRIED TO CLOSE THE CHARGING DOOR WITHOUT CLOSING THE PORTS.
MY BRAIN : TYPICAL GIRL, ALL GIRLS ARE THE SAME, GIRLS AND CARS UFFF 😂😂😂😂
I definitely don't want to pay for a Tesla. I'll take this one.
Youll just steal it?
@@ericB3444 i plan on it
You know and everyone else knows how much current electric vehicle technology s☆cks.
53 minutes to sit at a charging station seems like a long time, especially when you have to get to work or somewhere else. But, I guess you get used to it when you have an electric car.
True, but the vast majority of the time you'll be charging overnight at home or while parked at work.
@@Raja1938 My work doesn’t have charging stations, unfortunately. Awesome for people who do!
@@JustCallMeAnnie Then you charge from your home outlet, assuming you keep your car parked there at least 53 minutes daily.
Haha android phones aren't outdated. I recently sat as a passenger in my friend's new Tesla and I found the huge touchscreen really distracting, and I wasn't the one driving! I think a completely silent car was also weird me out, I like hearing the hum of an engine, it's comforting for some reason.
My mom has a Tesla and for a long time had to mess around with the screen to figure out how to do everything. Trying to touch something on the opposite side can be so distracting. Plus the Leaf has some safety features that the Tesla does not have. My mom has a Tesla and I have a leaf, she was really impressed by the back up detection as well as the lights for blind spot alerts on rear view mirrors.
@@madsimagined I saw my friend with the tesla again recently and she explained that she has to change to reverse using the steering wheel because there's no gearstick, and she accidentally lurched backwards because she wasn't used to it. I think the indicators are on the wrong side as well. Seems so confusing
Shelby… I‘ve got to say, normally love your videos. I feel like you generally take a neutral stance on things. But in this instance you showed clear bias. While this car is priced at the “low range” for electric vehicles, is still out of the price range for I’m assuming a good portion of your audience. The constant comparison to Tesla here is a bit stale. You can take the girl out of LA, but you can’t take the LA out of her I guess.
I mean, can you imagine _anything_ as outdated as a Google or Samsung phone??
0:44 - "226 Miles of range, that's almost what a Tesla has". Uh...no! 226 is no where close to 272! 46 additional miles is huge!
That's the base Model 3. The dual motor long range is 4 sec 0-60 and 334 mile range.
I’ve owned a Nissan Leaf (150 mile version) for four years now and it’s the perfect “around town” vehicle. If you’re a two car household it’s great for one of your cars - but like mentioned in this video it’s not for longer road trips. It’s plenty peppy for city driving and handles really well. The Leaf is the OG of EV’s and I respect that. We’ll get a newer EV for our second car at some point soon, but plan on keeping our Leaf for many more years.
OG?
@@rodneymcknight3767 original gangsta
Very interesting review, especially because you made several mistakes, but this shows the perspective of a "normal" person, not a car reviewer/ car fanatic.
For example, it's crazy how the ProPilot marketing material is done badly, despite it being a good system (not as good as autopilot, but still much better than competitors). In particular, the thing you said that you should first start breaking and then the car continues to brake is not a "driving assistance" feature (part of ProPilot), but it's a safety feature part of the Autonomous emergency breaking system that acts only in case of imminent crash if the driver hasn't pressed hard enough the break.
Also, the ChaDeMo plug is one of the biggest weaknesses of this car: it's a deprecated standard, that is not going to be deployed anymore in new charging stations.
Also, charging an EV at a fast charger above 80% is a crime. The charging power after 80% is almost every EV is really slow, also for long-term longevity of the battery, it's better to avoid fast charging over 80%.
Nissan Leaf's are Notorious for plummeting in value in the used market.
You can get a first gen Leaf for like $5,000 lol, which is good if u have a short local commute.
@@porschefanatic1049 That’s definitely something that not a lot of people know when buying used electric cars. And what the cost of maintaining one either. Maintenance on electric cars would be a great video for Shelby to do.
@@porschefanatic1049 true. they're notorious for having garbage batteries. no heating or cooling and the elements can kill them fasssst
Nice overview however, it is massively unfair to compare this with the in-line performance of a Tesla or Mach-e especially their performance versions. Tesla and Mach-e are both considered high performance vehicles (anything with 0-60 times of 5 seconds or less would fit the description of a high performance vehicle). Seriously, that's about as fair as comparing a Prius to a Camaro ZR1. Consider as well, that the Leaf Plus versions (62 kWh) have significantly more torque and Hp, and subsequently a bit quicker, than the 40kWh version you were testing. The Leaf Plus will do 0-60 in about 6.5 seconds which will put most comparable economy ICE vehicles to shame. The Leaf is notoriously reliable having won awards from KBB and Consumer Reports for dependability and extreme low cost to own. There's virtually nothing that ever needs to be done to them and with the new heat tolerant battery chemistry very little ever goes wrong with the Leaf. I own a 2015 and a 2019 Plus and have only ever needed to open the hood to show friends and family whats under it.
Consider that, unlike every ICE vehicle, the Leaf has no accessory, serpentine or fan belts and none of the associated pumps or pulleys, and no alternator, (under the hood there are no whirring or moving parts), no mechanical water pump, no power steering pump or hydraulic fluid to check, no high pressure high temperature engine coolant system, no transmission or transmission fluid, no spark plugs, no coil packs or ignition control modules, no fuel injectors, no fuel pumps, no fuel filters, no fuel pressure regulators or fuel injection control modules, no oil pumps, no oil filters or motor oil to change, no manifold or head gaskets to leak, no PCV valves, no O2 sensors, no vacuum tubes or clamps to leak, no exhaust pipes, no mufflers, no catalytic converters AND NO EMISSIONS TESTING EVER!
For cheap, ultra reliable transportation that will likely last for 15 or more virtually "maintenance free" years an EV like the Leaf can't be beat.
I just ordered a dual-motor VW ID.4. It has Tesla performance (0-60 in 5.4 seconds) Come with 3 years of Free Charging at electrify America and cost $44k. With the $7,500 incentive that Tesla no longer qualifies for that puts it at $36,500. It is subjectively a much nicer looking car than the Model Y and is a total bargain my opinion. Also, on a side note, I recently switched from iPhone to Pixel 6. Look at Android 12 before taking Jabs - it makes IOS look clumsy and old fashioned.
No you didn't try the chepest electric car because the chepest EV is the Dasia Spring and not the Nissan Leaf
Car companies shouldn't have a choice when it comes to ADA compliance. Imagine if you were blind and just got hit by some idiot backing up. Sure the car should warn the driver, but let's be honest we've seen people get ran over in the dumbest of circumstances.
Yeah they added the buzzing sound because people, especially blind people, were getting hit by EVs at an alarming rate.
electric driving is a luxury so it seems. i generally really love your content but this video just felt a little out of touch to me (driver of a 97 honda) I’d appreciate the acknowledgment that cars aren’t attainable let alone electric vehicles and more consciousness in the future :)
Not sure how this is out of touch? This vehicle is comparably priced to other new vehicles in the market and very few ppl are driving around a 30 year old vehicle
I'll still stick to my gas car. Cuz I can go over 550 miles on a single tank of gas. Until any ev can match that range on a single charge, then I'll buy.
What are you driving
Leaf is clearly designed as town car, or fancy shopping cart, doing good for its reason to exist.
Government have to standardise all charging hookups just like they did it in Europe. Having several standards for charging hookups is absurd.
Would you do a video on your Tesla on how much it cost to maintain the car?
I’m waiting for the Kia Soul EV since the bolt has recall. I’m not really a fan of the Tesla I love my basic looking cars - too many haters out there mess up your car for no reason!
She said "step on the gas"
I've got one of these after nearly purchasing a Tesla. So glad I did as we have a petrol car also which we use if we go on any long journeys. One element which was missed is the build quality of the Tesla, admittedly these appear to have improved but they are well known to be poorly put together with panel alignment problems and missing panels under the car.
For a non-ev person, I’d assume for around 30k, the car would have more range. Wonder how cheap EVs will become in 10 years. Great vid :)
I think a EV will cost around 10k€ in a few years. We alredy got a Dacia Spring for 15/18k €. And it alredy have a 200 to 300 km range.
The car is good if you only use it around town and only charge it in your garage.
Chademo charging is trash, it charges very slowly, the driving range is very small and the battery degrades severely after a few years especially in hot weather because doesn’t have liquid cooling.
If the next generation Leaf is priced similarly, has CCS charging that’s actually quick to charge, has at least another 50 miles of range and a battery that lasts long term with minimal degradation, then it would be a good vehicle for more people.
Great video! The best feature about the Leaf compared to a Tesla is that the Leaf still qualifies for the federal tax credit. I’ve been living in DC without a car for the past 4 years but I’m moving back to Seattle this summer and will likely be getting a car later this year. My parents have a Kia Niro EV and I absolutely love it so I’m hoping to get one like theirs but I’d be happy with a Leaf too but I’d definitely get the Leaf Plus for the longer range. I don’t need all the fancy features Teslas have so I hope more companies will come out with some basic EVs like the Leaf!
Just moved back to Seattle myself and thought about buying the Leaf too but tested out a Chevy Bolt and decided to go with that... Slightly better range and it was a little more comfortable with a few more tech features for similar money. Might want to cross shop them if you're in the same type of budget I was.
@@chynacash3138 I hadn’t really looked into the Bolt because I was focusing on cars with the federal tax credit still available but even without that, the Bolt looks like a really good deal! I’m curious about the new Bolt EUV too. Hope you’re enjoying your new ride!
@@amykflower Thanx :) Yeah it wasn't on my radar either until I saw an online review the night before I was about to decide on a Leaf or a Prius hybrid that I test drove. I got the regular Bolt but wish I'd gotten the bigger EUV now since I'd like the added space. Great range though and much better than the Leaf which was my biggest deciding factor. And yeah I couldn't get the tax credit, I was bummed about that too.
I love how she compares the "outdated" interface to an Android phone. I use both and can't stand the over priced iPhone. The I phone literally looks nearly identical to what it looked like a decade ago. Additionally, the Android is about half the cost and does everything the overpriced iPhone does.
I could buy either the Leaf or the Tesla but I wouldn't buy either. The build quality on the Tesla is garbage. Nearly any standard car manufacturer is still building higher quality fit and trim.
We've owned one. It's a great entry electric vehicle and getting into it is easier than the model 3... which we own now and love. Pros and Cons I guess. Great video!
Charging is cheaper than gas … my mortgage is almost cheaper than gas, these days.
I’m all about clean energy but there pushing it way to fast.The average person needs a second to adjust. We may have to have a period of time when clean energy and fossil fuels overlap each other for a good period of time while shifting to being fully clean. It’s really not as easy as there making it sound and be. While we’re heading in the right direction there is a lot of advances in clean energy that need to happen before it’s an actual reality and it can keep up with actual society:)
We need more cars that aren’t tying to be luxury, the average person isn’t looking to spend $50k on a new car. I think ppl forget that the average American is driving a 10 yr old non luxury branded car
It took 56 minutes to get about 70 miles of charge? Thats not good.
Because she charged to 96%! You’ll get similar results with any electric vehicle
Tesla is not a luxury car. It is American standard.
They really need to put in a bigger touch screen and update the software - it looks very old school ( the software & screen )
In India already 350 miles(around 500km +) available at very cheap price of 10,000-20,000 dollar by TATA & MAHINDRA.
Let's be honest Shelby, you knew it wasn't going to be better than a Tesla hahaha
4:15: what is wrong with Andoid?
Wait, wait, please don't compare it to a Prius. But I also love how you were trying to close the charging door with the little flip over still open over the charge port. I feel like the Leaf is an entry level EV, no hate. Can't wait for Toyota's new EV, Hopefully you'll get to review the pre-production models soon!
Toyota's new EV is not made by Toyota, some Chinese company. I'll get a Toyota when the solid-state batteries arrive.
Junky, pricey...and...so limited on how you can use it given the number of miles per charge. And the charging time seems like a huge waste of time.
Honestly, I really wish car companies concentrated on the Plug-in Hybrids, that would be more realistic of car, getting a good commute range all electric, then kick in hybrid (gas) mode for further distances. I have no idea why everyone is forcing full electric, our power grids suck and they cost too much, we should be pushing Hybrid tech more.
For a lot of reasons, the world is moving away from gasoline. Plug-in hybrids are compromised designs that get lousy gas mileage as a hybrid and lousy electric range as an EV.
@@anthonyc8499 That's not true, the Plug-in Hybrids get the same MPG as a regular Hybrid, the only difference is that the electric side has a range of about 30 to 60 miles. I would recommend looking into them more, they are great vehicles.
@@brandtc.7991 Kia Niro is a good example of why you're incorrect. Niro has a hybrid, PHEV, and EV version. The hybrid gets combined 50mpg, PHEV is 46mpg with 2.9mi/kWh on the battery, and the EV gets 3.7mi/kWh. Like I said, it's all compromised. Maybe the tradeoffs are worth it for some people but for others maybe it's not and especially for the automakers who want to keep things simple it might be more trouble than it's worth.
@@anthonyc8499 That Niro gets about 25 full electric miles, then switches to Hybrid with 46 MPG Hybrid, that is awesome. SO I have no idea what you are even talking about with it being compromised, its literally the best of both worlds for regular commuters in city and then wanting to go long distance. If we put tech into that area, we could get even further with electric and better gas usage. Look up the Prius plug-in hybrid, It's called the Prius Prime, it literally goes 25 miles full electric, then switches to 54 MPG hybrid when needed. You have to plug it in each night to get that 25 miles electric.
SO could you please explain this "Compromised" thing you keep saying, I don't see anything wrong with this tech, its much better for the average American not living in a massive city, which is like 50 percent of America.
as an engineer i have easy answer for you without any fancy word. hybric have 2 engine. a mechanical and electrical . thus u need both mechanic and electrician to repair your engine. it will cost more if its broken. its better to have just 1 engine. it will cost more to maintain 2 engine.
Just a note, CHAdeMO is getting phased out, CCS is the standard. Also Electrify America isn't adding any more chargers with CHAdeMO. I recommend getting a car that uses the CCS standard or a used Tesla if you're looking to save money.
"I Tried The Cheapest Electric Vehicle" - just finished watching an 11.30sec movie at the cinema.
Great Videography. awesome editing and a sweet voice - very soothing to the ears. Greetings
from India.
Hit me up ☝️☝️
Great job! You're so good at these type of videos.
My jaw dropped when I saw the sign on the charger you were using that said you had to pay to park while your car was charging… in addition to the cost of the actual charging.
Zero to sixty in eight-ish seconds. I thought cars with electric motors are supposed to have *_lots_* of torque !?!!
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4.16 She really doesn't have a clue about Android.
Android phone 10 years ago*
Wait what, I bought my Tesla for $37,000 a year ago...when did the lowest model reach almost $50k???
About a month ago it reached 46,990 and after taxes close to 50k.
I got a Leaf in 2015 and loved it as my first EV. The range was 115 miles and I made road trips from San Francisco to Big Sur. Now I drive Teslas and could never go back to a Leaf or anything else.
Buy a Tesla
Tesla is the og you can't compare to a new sh1t.
I just opened and saw it was Nissan. So no. A Nissan is not as good as a Tesla 😂😂
Can you please do a porsche taycan EV review? Would love to see 😍
God bless you
and your family
Definitely not a Tesla x 100 - Shelby
Yep. We got it lol
im starting to regret my decision buying a leaf
Why?
@@chris2kgreat range sucks, charging takes forever. pain in the ass
What year do you have?
@@Ste88til2 2021
This is how an electric car should be like
Electrify America is not more expensive than Tesla Supercharger.
did you break the charging port covers trying to force them closed? haha well edited Shelbs! Seriously thou, keep up the great work, a good comparison. thank you
I agree the interface looks outdated and looks cheap. I use to own Nissan, never had issues with it.
Is Sam your bf
THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING THIS!! ive been eyeing the nissan leaf for a while now haha :) the newer leafs are looking way better than the old ones!
I have a Nissan Leaf 2019 that is the SL trim and I have a Tesla Model 3 SR plus. What I really like about the Leaf is that it sits higher up and is much easier to get into and out of, esp for my 95 year old dad who has limited mobility. It's the perfect scoot around town vehicle with no need for fast charging at all when you have a lvl 2 charger at home. I'd highly recommend it as a good beginner EV if you have a gas car for longer trips. We did take the Leaf on a 5 hour long trip with having to fast charge 3 different times going and coming back. That was long with the battery warming up so much. But at least the cruise control actually works, and works well on long drives and on the highway. The Model 3 on the other hand..... We have a 2021 with no radar, camera only sensors. The phantom braking is real and very dangerous, extremely so. When you are in autopilot it will suddenly slam on the brakes for literally 0 reason. We have full self driving on the car as well and I was in self driving mode on an empty stretch of highway in New Brunswick and suddenly the car sharply braked. It did that two more time in quick succession. Each time I pushed in the right steering wheel button and said bug report phantom braking. But they still haven't fixed that issue. So, we essentially can't use autopilot or FSD at the present time. Yes the charging network is excellent but they jacked up the price of charging dramatically in Canada due to it being time of use and not per KW used. That's due to Measurements Canada not updating their standards yet. The car is low to the ground and my husband hates getting into it. I don't mind it. Yes, the touchscreen is wonderful, the navigation rocks. The acceleration is good (good enough for me to get a ticket haha). So, in a nutshell both cars are great, for different reasons. I wouldn't part with either of them, esp. now with the price of gas. Just wish the phantom braking issue would be fixed sooner than later.
Thats why i have exchanged my Model 3 for a Model Y. I can enter much easier.
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I am getting tired of waiting in line for Costco gas every week or 2. With increasing gas price, ECAR will be more in demand but they have to be very affordable and reliable. Thx
The last 5 years has seen a big increase in vehicle charging in the u.s, good to see the leaf is there as as cheaper option, nice job Shelby ✌️❤️🇬🇧
why would a cheaper EV be better than a tesla. why would anything cheap be better than something that costs more? when your used to top level stuff, people get ignorant fast about cheaper things
DS electric cars are cheaper than Tesla and look prestigious, maybe it cool be cool if you would be able to review one of their models :))
At this price point MG ZS EV or tata Nexon EV offers much more value for money, comfort and driving dynamics, you need to try them out 😍
I live in Seattle and own a '18 Leaf SV. It's the perfect car for getting around town. I mostly use the light-rail to get around where I need to go so I use the car maybe once or twice a week (~15,000 miles since 2018). I have to street park it so I like how inconspicuous it is. It's not a Tesla, like Shelby said, it looks just like a normal car. Don't have a garage, so I need to rely on the charging networks around town. Plugshare is a must. CHAdeMO is being phased out which really affects the long-term value for me since I rely on these networks. Most charging networks only have 1 CHAdeMO and it can be frustrating if it's out of service - which can happen (again, Plugshare is a must). Where the Leaf does not shine is road trips. Driving down to Portland (~140 miles) requires at least 1 or 2 fast charges (especially depending on the weather) and the car does not have liquid cooling so Nissan throttles fast charging after a cycle which is a PAIN for road trips.
However, I'll keep it until it no longer runs or I can't charge it anywhere because it's paid off and allows me to do 95% of the things I need it for at the fraction of the cost of any ICE car. It also has CarPlay, I never use the Nissan UI.
Why does Shelby hate on Android phones lol has she even used one recently haha it's nothing like that.