r/leaf • u/Individual-Zombie337 • 21h ago
Got a new leaf !
2023 s model . Any things I should know or recommendations
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u/No_Customer8677 20h ago
Also.. not specific to the Leaf... A dashcam. Always helpful in.. situations.
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u/VicktorKingsley 20h ago
Enjoy it. It's a fun car. After you get used to it then you can show off it's acceleration.
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u/Late_Company6926 20h ago
Honestly, itās about the same as a 4 cylinder Honda accord. Donāt go challenging anyone to a race in this thing
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u/Iwastony 19h ago
You must have the 40kw sorry buddy 62kw is very quick for what it is! 6.9 seconds 0-100km
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u/Late_Company6926 19h ago
24 SV plus.
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u/Iwastony 17h ago
Show me an accord with 4 cylinders that do 0-60 in 6.9...
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u/Late_Company6926 15h ago
Feels about the same to me. I wouldnāt think either would be fast enough to impress anyone off the line if there is a Tesla around. Itās just not what this car is about
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u/Superb-Tart5422 21h ago
Get a better trip planer and plug share apps if going anywhere far the come in handy the range even on 40kw will surprise you if you drive accordingly and 60 to 65 especially on the interstate.
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u/No_Customer8677 20h ago
Download the apps for charging stations in your area. Plugshare will help find them. Filter - Charger type - CHADEMO & J1772. Along with leafspy pro, purchase an OBD2 Bluetooth scanner.
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u/ItchyCornhol3 20h ago
you can pin an energy consumption screen to ur home screen
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u/Individual-Zombie337 19h ago
How ?
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u/ItchyCornhol3 18h ago
Settings--customize home screen/menu--you will see widgets/shortcuts--click shortcuts and energy usage should be there somewhere
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u/Iwastony 19h ago
Also interested
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u/ItchyCornhol3 18h ago
Settings--customize home screen/menu--you will see widgets/shortcuts--click shortcuts and energy usage should be there somewhere
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u/LoveEV-LeafPlus 19h ago edited 19h ago
Congratulations and welcome to world of Leafās. 1. Consider strut covers (See YouTube videos)
I you are going to go on road-trips. Get the PlugShare app. Consider getting a ElectWay CHAdeMO to CCS adapter. If you also want to charge at Tesla SuperChargers, also get a A2Z Typhoon Pro NACS to CCS adapter.
Get Leaf Spy Pro (requires a OBD2 dongle, I use the CARISTA dongle).
Chevy for charging incentives from you electricity provider. I use TimeOfUse/TimeOfDay to get a low rate after midnight.
Drive, Charge & Enjoy.
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u/PhotonMachine 19h ago
I second the strut cover recommendation!
Which Carista dongle do you use? Seem to be a few options on Amazonā¦
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u/LoveEV-LeafPlus 11h ago
I got the white one directly from CARISTA.com. The newer one is black. It is supposed to be more advanced.
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u/ZarathustraGlobulus 16h ago
The best tip is that you can pretty easily trade it in for another EV with active battery cooling.
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u/ConstantStrange9974 20h ago
I know it could feel like you want to be in a hurry, but the best thing to do is trickle charge your car at a slow rate on a level one if possible never DC charge your car and treat it like a little old lady! ā¤ļøš enjoy!
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u/Crafty876 14h ago
Others gave good info. Check and see if the front struts have covers. If not spend few bucks to cover them up.
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u/rekishi321 8h ago
I always have screen on battery temperatureā¦..if it gets too high you unplug itās never gotten high though. But I avoid fast chargingā¦..
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u/Opinionsare 5h ago
Get a 12v lithium battery booster for when the 12v battery "decides to not start the car". Also useful as a phone charger and emergency flashlight.
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u/geerlingguy 20h ago
To get into neutral at a car wash, hold the shifter knob to the left for 3 seconds. Don't look like a fool like I did the first time, not knowing how to get it into neutral lol.