AnthropyMar 23

fedi, should I upgrade my 2013 Nissan Leaf AZE0 to 69kWh?

it'll cost a whole boatload of money (13k) but it's a load cheaper than any comparable new option that gets you ~70kwh worth of fresh battery

and I also really like the ZE0 for being a down to earth physical button loving car that just works and still does most of its stuff mechanically..

I could also get the 40kwh pack for basically half that, but that's also almost half the power, it'd still make driving longer distances kinda tensešŸ« 

Show threadAngua Mar 23
@anthropy

Never had an electric car or hybrid. Hard to, I quit driving 25 years ago.
All I would say is Cost of Lifetime Analysis.
Now clearly you are happy with the car itself, it is just the equivalent of a new engine.

Do you really need it?
Can you afford it?
Is it cheaper in the long run?
Is it less hassle and if so, does peace of mind offset increased cost?
I suppose resale is a consideration too.
Show threadAnthropyMar 23
@AnguaDelphine well the alternative is my gasoline car, and in that sense it saves a lot of money in the long run, it has already saved me thousands in gasoline so far, and with a bigger pack I could use it for longer trips too and save even more. It's also a mlre comfortable and slightly roomier car than the other one. It means I could potentially get rid of that one even in the long run
Show threadAngua 
@anthropy

Sounds like a good idea then.
If your 2013 car really works for you, stick with it. Also I imagine less spyware than more modern ones.
Mar 23 at 6:07pmWeb