Why Are LEAF Sales Up

Nissan Motors LEAF has finally taken off their sales so far this year surpasses 2012. The sales increase has caused a supply problem and all dealer order may not be filled. A problem many manufactures would like to have. The question I have is this because they cut the price $6000, made a lease plan $199 a month available or moved there production to the US. Perhaps it was just time for the buying public to take a look at buying a EV and all of the previous items made them take a serious look at an EV. I also think more Americans like to buy US products where possible. Many and I am one have just started to accept the price of gas is going to stay high and we should start to plan our transportation purchases accordingly.The LEAF is the highest selling EV in the US but I think it still has some drawbacks and the main one is charging. IF you want a slow overnight charging system most household’s electrical systems can handle it, but if you want a quick charge the cost can be substantial. Also charging stations available to the public are hard to find. I just don’t think that the average driver is ready to plan his trips around available power or charging stations. I know I would not be comfortable if I had my grandkids and waiting for a LEAF to charge before I had transportation. I don’t see myself with only one vehicle either. I don’t know how high gas would have to get before I would give up my 4X4, I do know I am driving less. I am doing more several stops in one trip and planning my errand runs. Also living in North Dakota I just don’t see a LEAF being my vehicle of choice when it is -40 and the snow is blowing .

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