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MikeB4: I am considering buying a new (NZ new) Nissan Leaf. What real life experiences have folks and can anyone answer these questions for me….
1. Would the boot be able to fit a wheel chair folded?
2. Would the boot be able to fit two folded E.Bikes(Wattwheels Scout)?
3. Is the vehicle suitable for fitting towbar for carrying bikes?
4. Thinking about disability. Are these cars easy to get in and out of. Good all around visibility and generally easy to live with?
Any advice would be very gratefully received.
Pulled a couple of imaged of the current generation leaf (second generation /ZE1)
The bose speaker on the floor, is included on the NZ new leaf's, but only on the top spec ex japan leaf's, so if you want rid of that, that could be an option.
As hatchback's go these are pritty big boots, but they are still a hatchback. But much of this space is thanks to it being really deep. Also note the rear door (both the panel and glass) slope forward, so anything tall needs to be stacked away from the rear. 7 banana boxes
Others have answered your questions fairly well, but I would add the following:
- seating potion in the front seats would be good for those with mobility issues. Battery pack under the seat, but not the foot well, gives a tall seating postion.
- Floor of back seats is high (some batteries under it), perhaps not ideal.
- A pillers (in my older AZE1) are fairly far forward and fat, which does create a small blind spot. good idea to move your head a bit to the side an back on approach to pedestrian crossings, if something could be hidden.
More general leaf notes;
- The availability of used import leaf's from japan significantly depresses the price of used leaf's, so expect a lot of depreciation if you buy a New one. Objectively just about any other EV would be better from this perspective.
- Take a look at price newish used imports on trade-me. Note that the screens can all be converted to english for a few hundred dolar's.
Other EV's that are worth a look for your needs:
- MG ZS EV. NZ's cheapest pure EV, boot fits 8 banana boxes (by default with level floor, but lid can be removed to make it deep). Note the MG HS EV+ mentioned prior is a plug in hybrid.
- Kia E-niro (currently on run out) - longer range and liquid cooled battery, also 8 banana boxes.
- Kia EV6, either entry, or Long range 2wd. Big Car. Does have more sedan like seating position. Long and wide, but low boot (also 8 banana boxes)
- Ioniq 5 Entry. Big car, same platform as the above, but more boxy, and with a sliding rear seat, so 11 banana boxes fit in the boot.
The last three will cost more money, but (especially the EV6 / Ioniq 5) will hold value better than a leaf.
Left field option if you have shorter range needs: e-nv200 5 seat coach. Basically a leaf with a little van body on it. Similar foot print to a leaf. As you your expect, the boot is van like. Not available new in NZ, but available used. mostly 24kWh battery. None for sale at the moment, but I think there are the odd 40kWh one.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/nissan/e-nv200/listing/3610151829
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jonathan18: ... Another consideration is the boot’s lip is very high relative to the boot’s base, so it requires lifting items a lot higher when loading them in; it’s also not possible to slide items in (unlike the completely flat and low entrance to my wagon’s boot).
It looks like the boot of the gen 2 is larger - 475 vs 370 litres - but equally it seems to have the same general shape/proportions (including the high lip). ...
Scott3: Pulled a couple of imaged of the current generation leaf (second generation /ZE1)
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Left field option if you have shorter range needs: e-nv200 5 seat coach.
RunningMan: e-NV200 has better battery cooling than a leaf too.
Yeah, I have to agree with jonathan18's assessment about the high lip of the boot. You have to lift the items out, you can't slide them. That's where Scott3 is correct, the e-NV200 van might be an option is you are not very concerned about the range. And Runningman is spot on with the better cooling.
As to boot size, I've got the Gen2 / Gen1.2 model with the boot on the right in the pictures below. I've managed to fit 5 suitcases into the space with the back seats upright. I know that doesn't help with a wheelchair, but it does go to show how much difference the extra 105Litres can make.
Gen 1 on the left, Gen 2 / Gen 1.2 on the right
Images taken from Sam's excellent Leaf Guide
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