Post by Brian on Jan 11, 2013 21:07:41 GMT 11
For changes to the LEAF in the 2013 model, please see -
www.greencarreports.com/news/1081547_2013-nissan-leaf-longer-range-faster-charging-leather-seats-and-more-all-the-upgrades
Glad to see the light under the charge socket ' bonnet '. It was strange that such a simple thing was not part of the original model. I wonder if it can be retro-fitted - I would not have thought it would be too difficult.
B.T.W., the J1772 handpiece has a small hole near the release mechanism. When charging in a public place, you can slip a small padlock through this hole, which prevents the handpiece being removed from the socket. This should deter the ' Low Life ' from unplugging / removing the EVSE, or whatever other link to the power source you are using.
Another modification in the 2013 LEAF that is interesting is the smaller ( optionally faster ) charger, which is now located under the bonnet. I never could understand why, with modern electronics, the charger was so large and took up so much space between the rear seats and the boot.
But, overall, I believe we ' early adaptors ' have the better car
www.greencarreports.com/news/1081547_2013-nissan-leaf-longer-range-faster-charging-leather-seats-and-more-all-the-upgrades
Glad to see the light under the charge socket ' bonnet '. It was strange that such a simple thing was not part of the original model. I wonder if it can be retro-fitted - I would not have thought it would be too difficult.
B.T.W., the J1772 handpiece has a small hole near the release mechanism. When charging in a public place, you can slip a small padlock through this hole, which prevents the handpiece being removed from the socket. This should deter the ' Low Life ' from unplugging / removing the EVSE, or whatever other link to the power source you are using.
Another modification in the 2013 LEAF that is interesting is the smaller ( optionally faster ) charger, which is now located under the bonnet. I never could understand why, with modern electronics, the charger was so large and took up so much space between the rear seats and the boot.
But, overall, I believe we ' early adaptors ' have the better car
