Nissan Leaf
✓Smooth and pleasant driving in the local urban traffic congestion
✓Relatively low operating costs for an electric vehicle (no fuel)
✓High ride comfort thanks to city-tuned shock absorbers
✓Very low fuel cost compared to combustion-engine vehicles
✗Significantly reduced range in the local summer (30–40% range drop)
✗Recurring electrical faults after several years (multimedia, switches, AC system)
✗High maintenance costs locally compared to other electric counterparts
✗Limited range in winter or at high speeds, requiring advance planning
Nissan Leaf — Common Problems →Tesla Model 3
✓Instant and sustained acceleration suited to the local congested conditions
✓Relatively low running costs compared to other vehicles in the segment
✓Impressive performance: rapid acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.3 seconds in the Performance model), smooth and stable ride thanks to the low center of gravity