it's the best car i've ever owned. the design is ugly, the generic silver is hideous, but i'm so emotionally attached to it. i don't drive my really nice (and newer) VW GTI anymore.
if you're thinking of getting an EV, you don't have to buy a tesla. the used leafs are just brilliant.
Newer (2018+) Leafs fixed this, but if you plan on buying used - make sure the range is confirmed.
All that said, I have a cheap EV (2017 Focus) and it's a blast to drive - not a Tesla but still a sleeper.
When I bought mine it had been through something like 900 rapid charge cycles (the Nissan battery report scored it 0/5 which was helpful for getting the price down). Even now years later it’s capacity is about 80-85% of new.
based on my experience, i'd still feel comfortable recommending the used leafs for those who don't need 100+ miles of range per day.
I love my frog-looking golf cart of a car. It’s also (between tax incentives and subsidised electricity) been essentially free to own and run - and is worth about the same now as what I paid for it years ago.
People need to check out what they’re missing.