Wow, this is the best Leaf user briefing I've seen on KZread... Thank you.

@rachelwiscombe6606

Жыл бұрын

totally agree! I borrowed a friends Leaf this week and drove it completely incorrectly and used up the km's so quickly so this explanation is so useful. I am planning on buying a Leaf this week and I now feel very well prepared to drive it properly and more efficiently! Thank you :)

One useful bit of info I got from the Nissan dealership was to never use the epedal while parking the car, because it’s a bit jerky and makes it more likely for me to hit other vehicles or walls etc. So switch off epedal while parking.

@SentientMeatbag

Жыл бұрын

I found this out the hard way... Three days into owning my (second hand) Leaf, I was getting out of a tight street parking spot. The car was barely moving backwards, so I gave a bit more pedal and it just took off. I backed into the tow ball of the car behind me. The other car was fine, but I had a nasty dent in my rear bumper. Thankfully, I could remove like 90% of the dent myself.

@davecooper3642

Жыл бұрын

I use epedal all the time and can't believe this comment. Never ever experienced this and in fact find it more likely to lurch without epedal. In addition the car has collision detection so not sure how you can hit something while parking,

Just bought a Leaf. This is exactly what I needed to build my confidence about driving it. I'll need to watch it a few times, I think! Much appreciated.

@Owsryudie

Жыл бұрын

What is your range? And how much do you regen with B/D mode and E-pedal? - Would be awesome if you can inform - I am willing to buy a Leaf :D

Keep in mind that ECO mode simply adds a bit of hysteresis to the accelerator. It allows for a more gradual launch from a start (more like a gasoline car). Some people don't like the jerkiness of full D or B mode. Also, there is an energy savings with ECO on these softer launches. Electric motors can draw huge amounts of current (in-rush), when power is first applied and they are not yet turning. They are actually quite inefficient until they're spinning. ECO does help limit the excessive in-rush. However, ECO will have little or no effect if cruising down the highway. It will help around town where there's a lot of stop and starts.

@martiruda

Жыл бұрын

can you change from eco to non eco while the car is moving? makes sense to flick it on an off at my own will

@kesharvice5565

11 ай бұрын

@@martiruda yea you can

This is sooo helpful. Just got Nissan Leaf yesterday and a complete novice! Thank you so much.

@GoGreenAutos

6 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful

Thanks for such a clear and detailed video. This is exactly what I wanted to know before taking delivery of my new Leaf.... you have covered so much info to help people get to know their car. Much appreciated!

Excellent , Excellent , Excellent instructions for a new Leaf owner in Minnesota , USA. Thank You , Kevin

@GoGreenAutos

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

Amazing video! Thank you very much for teaching us the basics of the leaf. I have this exact model so this was so useful for me as both a first-time driver and a first-time car owner.

Just had mine delivered, after driving manual for 31 years this video is most helpful, thank you!

Of all the reviews and vods on the leaf you are the only actually useful one around, thank you for this!

Very informative and helpful in gaining an understanding of what driving a Nissan Leaf involves. Thank you for making this video with such relevant info!

Thank you so much for uploading this. I was driving an 18 year old Prius and now adjusting to the Nissan Leaf with all its bells and whistles

Wonderful useful video. I have tried to read the manual, but it was written by someone who knew the car, not FOR someone who doesn't - and you have to KNOW already what everything is called. This is exactly what you need to learn Nissanese.

Very useful thank you. I had 2017 40kwg and now have a 2022 40kwg and its more efficient doing same journeys . Really pleased .

Learnt so much more about the Leaf by watching this video than a trip for a test drive to my local dealership, thanks 🙏

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent run-down on EV driving. Much of the information is not just specific to the Leaf. I have a Subaru Solterra and your explanations apply to this vehicle too. I have learned a lot from your video (I have watched many and your production is the best I have seen). Many thanks.

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Very timely. Slowly convincing my Dad to get a Leaf as his next Motability car.

I have a leaf and this is an excellent video of exactly what you need to know 👏🏼

Excellent introduction to leaf operation. Thank you.

Great instructional video on how to basically operate the Leaf 40w. Thanks for doing that 🙂

That was very helpful for a new EV owner. Thank you!

Loved the video. Perfect explanation without BS. Subbed, thank you very much

@GoGreenAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Well done sir!!! I am considering getting a 2022 Leaf and this video was great!!

@exambly

9 ай бұрын

Just make sure you get a plus model

Thankyou for this revue. I have just taken delivery of a Leaf and this is the best review I have seen

@GoGreenAutos

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

Thank you for your excellent video. I bought my first 40kw Tekna when they first came on the market about 3½ years ago. I am currently awaiting (delayed) delivery of a 62kw Tekna. I did learn some new information like the e-pedal using the traditional brakes to an extent. I drive in B mode, Eco switch off and e-pedal on at all times - I should, perhaps, review that. On major roads I will use variable cruise control with steering protection on. My lazy driving is NO pedal. Set cruise a little faster than the vehicle in front. Great in queuing traffic.

@roodick85

2 жыл бұрын

I love the cruise control it's near perfect and dummy friendly lol

"Absolutely MAGNIFICENT TUTORIAL, VERY METICULOUS AND QUITE INFORMATIVE

Just bought mt first EV, a 2nd hand 40KW Leaf.I found this video just perfect.Loving the one pedal mode.Fab car!

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful. Yes strong regen is great and one of the things you really miss if you drive an ICE vehicle.

Well done and very informative. Thanks. I’m actually interested in purchasing an EV and the Leaf looks quite nice.

Thank you and congratulation on such a clear and informative video for even a complete EV newbie like me.I am not a car enthusiast but thinking of getting a Leaf to reduce the emissions.I find all the new technology a bit daunting but am reassured after watching your excellent video.I also gain a lot of useful informations after reading all the comments below.Thank you to all concerned.

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Also consider an Hyundai Ioniq 38kWh. They're a better EV. Plenty of videos on the channel, including a "new users" video like this.

Hello from Germany! I am really excited about my Leaf, hope it will arrive in May. Thanks for the advice about the little green light when you start the engine.

Great video thanks Matt, just got my Leaf and there are a bewildering number of things to learn when first going electric! This really simplifies it. Now I have to work out how to do the media stuff too ;-)

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

Learned alot dad from this review very detailed and clear👍

Thank you soooooo much! I picked up a used 2019 Nissan LEAF SL plus with only 7,000 miles on it about a week ago. Have figured out a lot of this info from the manuals but you have taught me many more key points with your video. Much appreciated! I have owned a total of about 30 ICE vehicles over the years. Other than an Lectric bike I bought a few months ago this LEAF is my first electric . Love the car!

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@rustyshackleferd204

8 ай бұрын

How much did you pay I'm in the market for one myself. Thanks

@peteowens3033

8 ай бұрын

@@rustyshackleferd204 Probably too much. LOL. But was the lowest mileage Certified Preowned late model with the SL package and the larger battery option I could find. Was also the exact color I was looking for. The quoted price was $26,888 but my final price out the door was around 31K because I had them include both an extended power chain warranty and a Nissan bumper to bumper for everything else for almost 5 more year or up to 100,000 miles. Those are on top of the Nissan battery warranty that is still in place.

Excellent video, especially on the different types of charging cables, and preconditioning in winter.

@GoGreenAutos

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

I've just swapped my 30 kWh acenta to a 40 kWh n connector in this colour. Very useful video for my wife, just need a set of go green autos number plates to finish it off.

Thanks for this. I was very confused about what a type 2 charging point was as I thought if I bought a nissan leaf I would not be able to use one, and they seem very common. But this video put me right.

Fantastic video. CR arrives in a few weeks so looking forward. So glad you took the time to do this. Nissan should commission it

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad it helps.

Best Nissan Leaf tutorial ever! Thanks a lot!!! 🙂

@GoGreenAutos

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

Thank you for this video! I just bought a 2018 leaf sl as my first ev so this was very helpful!

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Outstanding. Lots of useful information - thanks!

Thanks for this, getting mine in two weeks and did not have a clue

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

Lol,, I couldn’t find how to move car off!! Crazy handbrake lever! Haha. Thanks for showing! 😊

Superb tutorial. Covers all key points. Thanks

@GoGreenAutos

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome

Thank you!!!!! Sooo informative ❤ As a new Leaf owner 🎉

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the excellent video! Extremely helpful!

Thanks, this video was really clear. Going for a test ride with a Nissan Leaf tomorrow. First time driving an electric vehicle.

@GoGreenAutos

Ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@ObiePaddles

2 сағат бұрын

Did you buy?

Thank you so much for this amazing video

Just ordered Nissan Leaf Tekkna e in flame red. Can’t wait for it to arrive. Ordered it June amd estimated delivery beginning of October.

I have been using E padel for the last two years, and I have been driving almost 200 km daily in the city. I hardly use break padle. It's one of the best features. Even in snow and winter it is amazing.

Had our 2019 SV 40kwh for 2 years now. 1. Luxury driving. We luv this car. Racing around in it would be an insult. It demands relaxed driving. Great in snow. Sometimes too intelligent! Just learned today that if the car doesn't beep when you lock it…the trunk lid may not have latched 😁 Took us several months to figure out B mode😁. We can power our fridge and some lights for a few days too. Cheers… 2. Still learning new things

Thank you so much! This was so helpful

I’m thinking of getting my first ev and the leaf is probably going to be the car I get I was interested in the drive and braking explanation as this seems to be confusing part of ev ownership but I think it will just take practice great video

Very helpful video, thank you!

Great video, my leaf arrives tomorrow and I'm so excited to be leaving ICE. Thanks for the tip about zap map

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad its helped

Excellent, thanks for the video. Ordered mi e for next week

Excellent video! Thank you. 👍🏻👍🏻

Very good explanation, thanks.

Good video keep it up found out lots of things going to buy one now cheers

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Great information. Thank you.

Very helpful. Thank you.

Great video very useful 👌

Thank you you pulled me out a hole at work

Very good video 👏👏👏 Very helpful 😎😎😎

I love Go Gween Autos .

Great car !! Love mine

Thank you, this explains so much!

@GoGreenAutos

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

11:53 If I'm not mistaken, you also use regen breaking if you just break softly using the break pedal, so you don't have to fiddle with the B mode to add regen when you need to slow down faster. It doesn't engage the break pads until you press harder on the break pedal.

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Yes many EVs will increase the motor regen if you use the brakes, but then you're still applying the brakes. They're just standard hydraulic brakes, so the pads are moving.

@donaldhaldenbaughman5967

11 ай бұрын

On regeneration the rear brakes engage also..I just found this out after my 1st service my rear brakes have more wear than front brakes

thanks for information

Excellent thanks

Very informative and helpful.

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

First time i rented a Leaf from a car share club, i spent the first 15 mins of my 2 hour booking wondering why I couldn’t pull away. Turns out I couldn’t see the handbrake tucked away in the footwell…could’ve done with this video back then 😄

Very helpful 👍

this is fabulous! thanks so much

@GoGreenAutos

9 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful

tnx a lot this was amazing and detail !

@GoGreenAutos

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

12:49 the B Mode is kinda like downshifting with a petrol manual car: I have doing this for 85000km's with my Suzuki Celerio, so I'm used to this driving style. And during test driving the Nissan Leaf, I found out the the B Mode is especially useful if you need to slow down more. So if you need to slow down slowly, than I guess keep it in D mode. But going down a hill, would make sense to shift in B Mode. Just as you would shift into the second gear, of a petrol car to slow down hill.

Great video 👍

@GoGreenAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

We have one love it!

Mine is exactly the same colour but Tekna , heated seats and wheel also come on when you preheat from the app 👍😁. Such an easy car to live with on a daily basis . Lovin my leaf Tekna.

@antoniopalmero4063

Жыл бұрын

I guess that spec is CONNECT .

I have to say, the user interface was better on the first gen. It had a separate lcd for the speedometer which was positioned just perfectly on your line of sight. It was better than a HUD because it never got washed out in bright lighting.

As far as I know the series 1 and 2 Leaf's could pre-heat/cool the interior without being plugged in and this was not mentioned in the video. I guess it's still the same for the 40/62kwh versions? Things like that are very important for all of us (40% of UK residents) who don't have off-road parking and so will never be able to do this while charging, all important for the future uptake of BEV's. I think it only uses between 1.5 to 3% of the traction battery anyway! I'm also guessing, the Vehicle to Grid is still a feature of the bigger batteried Leaf's? Would've been useful for all those without power after Storm Arwen lately!

You are a lifesaver

@GoGreenAutos

3 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful

Fantastic thanks

@GoGreenAutos

16 күн бұрын

Glad you found it useful.

very helpfull for newby

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Thank you for the video! I want to mention that leaf owners should try switching off the setting Active Trace Control. I was surprised how poorly the Leaf handled at higher speed(between 60 and 80mph) going around a corner especially on an uneven road. The car felt like it had low tires or soft suspension and would wobble back and forth after going over a dip in the road. I tried turning off Active Trace Control and car performs much more stable and predictable at higher speeds. I have a 2018 Leaf, so I'm not sure if they have fine tuned the newer models but definitely made a huge difference for me.

I've burnt my owner's manual. Thanks!

It took me one day to get use to ePedal with no previous electric vehicles. If it’s too slow just press the accelerator a little. Wasn’t a big deal to me.

Cant wait getting my 62 kw in gun metal gray ;-_) I think its ironic the symbol on dash still looks like a fuel pump lol

I just got a used 2018 leaf 40kw n barely learning about B mode got e pedal down tho 😆

Hi I just got Nissan Leaf 2018 lat week have u got an idea how to fold the mirror automatically? Thanks so much

When buying a second-hand leaf, is there a way we can tell if the vehicle has been parked correctly with the parking brake properly applied, or sloppily without and harming the transmission?

Great Nissan.

Great video, Thanks. I have just got my leaf and enjoying the ride. One problem I have is, when stopping in traffic or long changing lights do I keep the foot on the brake. If releasing the foot the car creeps forward..Is the foot break drawing charge from the 40 kw battery or 12 volt battery ?? Is it best to put the car in neutral then apply the park switch.....

@GoGreenAutos

9 ай бұрын

Just keep your foot on the brakes or use Auto Hold if your vehicle has that function.

I can speak english, but i can´t understand Britans!XD Anyway, nice video! Thanks a lot!

Amazing video, Thankyou! A few questions: 1. Looking at buying a 2021 leaf (standard, not e+) and wondering if everything you’re explaining re auto heating or setting the car to warm up via a timer before you get in etc - are all still features of a 2021 model? Because the heating system in this video looks very different to a 2021 which has physical knobs and air vents to adjust temperature etc. (I’m from Australia) 2. Does extreme weather temperatures really affect the battery health quite significantly? 3. Given that all electric functions do take from the main battery source, is it still more economical to use the heated seats rather than the air vents? Thankyou again, really helpful video.

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

Different models & markets can have different heater controls. But I think they all have pre-conditioning, but achieved in a different way. Extreme weather can affect the battery. Cold reduced range, but extreme heat isn't good for the battery. The Leaf doesn't have a water cooled battery, so maybe not the best EV for hot climates like Australia. It is far more economical to use the heated seats and heated steering wheel. That is why EVs have this equipment fitted, whereas often it was only the top spec ICE vehicles would have these. These use the 12V battery, not the HV battery so no loss in range. The 12V is charged from the HV battery though, but has minimal effect.

Thank You!

@GoGreenAutos

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

How do you turn off the back up beeping when it’s in reverse?

Getting to Dubia for a weekend?

Very nice car I am thinking about getting one. When I next change my mobility car Just wandering. I don't have access to a charging point. So how Do I charge the battery?

@GoGreenAutos

2 жыл бұрын

If you have a driveway, then you get a home wall charger installed. If you have to park on the street, then you have occasionally go off and use a public rapid charger, in the same way you go off and use a petrol station. Use ZapMap to see the public charger locations. Watch kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z5-KstKxcczdc7g.html

I LOVE reading the comments from e-vehicles at the moment ... Nissan Leaf gets to much different reactions from people saying "it sucks" and "the best thing!" Not sure if I should save ~10 000€ and buy Nissan Leaf Tekna over Tesla Model 3 .... the 360 parking camera view looks really useful but a lot of people skip that when compering Nissan Leave to stuff like Tesla Model 3, VW id3 or others ... also when compering it seems people use the cheapest version and don't even consider mentioning Tekna ... I would LOVE to see other people comment "Well VW has id 4 as well BMW i4 and Tesla model S ......." More options I get better I feel about my choice as there are so many things ... In the end, probably gonna take Nissan Leaf E+ Tekna with parking feature over others but I want to find 10 or so e-cars less than 50 000€ which Tesla Model 3 didn't make for :D that fucker was around 54 000€ around here lol .... import and other stuff ...

So if you wanted to do a drag race against a Testla?