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The miles sucks

The vehicle makes a lot of sense. No one wants to unhook their trailer to charge.

A little wider and this would have been a XC40 contender

Honestly this has the same proportions as a GTI and is the EV Fit Honda should have released.

This was Technology Connections level explanation - well done!

Nobody wants it because the range sucks, and the battery cooling system is air-cooled. They knew all the way back before 2016 that their EVs had poor cooling systems, and they didn't care about the problem until they made the Nissan Ariyia. The first generation Leaf has a passively cooled battery, which would cook itself at superchargers causing ev owners to replace the battery at 15-30k miles. First generation Leaf batteries normally have to be replaced at 80k miles, because even if you avoid supercharging, driving on a hot day will rapidly degrade the battery. Battery replacements do not bother to add an active cooling system, instead they use the air conditioner to cool the battery which Nissan has known for YEARS (Since 2019) that the air conditioner is not good enough to keep the battery cool, especially when being supercharged. Nissan Leaf owners of both generations of this vehicle should NEVER supercharge these cars if you want the battery to make it to 100k before the next battery change, which will cost you well over 14 grand. This battery problem is both the fault of the battery maker: Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) for making a weak, defective crackable slurry material on the cathode of the battery cell and Nissan Engineers going cheap on the cooling system. (They knew better, but wanted to cut costs.) Nissan did do a good job in making a SAFE battery, this is one thing I will give them credit for. It is very rare to see a Nissan Leaf suffer from thermal runaway. The drivetrain is well built and solid. It's really not a good car to buy, because their battery just sucks and Nissan wants way too much money to replace it if you have to replace it. You can buy a used 2023 KIA EV6 with 25-30k miles on it for 25k USD, you get 310 miles of range on a 77 KWH battery. Right now this is a MUCH better option for people interested in EVS but dont want to spend a fortune.

a bit late

Many thanks from the UK. Great video. Took delivery of my S60 T8 Recharge last week and I love it.

2015 Volvo XC60 D4 average 47 mpg . Great 👍🏼

Really well done primer on the market, definitely holding up the high bar you and the team have set for quality content on EV Buyers Guide

In India standard voltage is about 240 volts and peak loads above 6 kilowatts is compulsory three phase even to households. I use an EV myself but limit my home charging to 3.3 kilowatt charge, but all commercial fast DC chargers are supplied three phase from the grid and max out at 60 kilowatt fast dc charging.Edit: we don't use any transformer after the meter, it's illegal to install a transformer after the meter unless you are using a large industry where separate and approved installation are provided for.

I have been checking the cost per mile and priced paid at charging station. cost in much greater to drive the much -e.

Rule #1: HARDWIRE your EVSE. Rule #2: Any questions, refer to Rule #1

It has no thermal battery management :(

Awesome video

Can you explain in a video how often tires need changed because of the added weight? Thanks.

No small electric pickup. Come on auto manufacturers you’re missing a sales opportunity

I loved my LEAF, and still miss it. If Nissan had just refreshed it with a bigger battery, a thermal management system, and a CCS1 fast charge connector… it would STILL be the EV frontrunner. I now drive a Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD, which reminds me of the LEAF, and couldn't be happier. It is a much better EV than the Model 3 I drove for 6 years after the LEAF. Good riddance to the "Tourette Syndrome" which that Tesla developed with OTA updates!

I am so happy to see channels like this putting out correct info about EV's and EVSE's. Great video as always! :)

i need me that ID BUZZ

Did Ford have any vehicles there? I'm in the market for a new van and the only electric options are the eTransit and eSprinter. Benz is more efficient and has a larger battery, but is expensive and takes 12.5 hrs to charge on 240V, which is crazy. The Ford is cheaper, with a smaller battery and less range, but still almost as long to charge.

Massive MISTAKE to not mention the basics for every EV. Base price/price as shown, range, tax credit status! You could have even just displayed the info next to the year/make/model info. UNBELIVEABLE MASSIVE VIDEO FAIL!!!

How is the Leaf "a quality offering"? An opening sunroof isn't even an option in the top of the line model. And despite looking less like a wart than the first generation, it's still ugly.

I'd love to see a comprehensive comparison of various EVs in any given category - sedans pitted against each other, CUVs against each other, SUVs against each other, trucks against each other. Parameters, your own ratings etc. Then I'd love to see the same in PHEVs - for those of us who are not yet ready to switch to a full EV, but PHEV is in our future for sure.

Travis, How many New York Auto Shows do they have each year? 🤔

Can you create a video/podcast/livestream about the sales in May 2024 about the BEV sales vs PHEV vs HEV vs ICE the way you Trevis and Alex do the best: with numbers, comparisons, analysis and explanation of reality in this volatile market? The main two questions: 1) Are EV sales really down Elon to fire the Superchargers team since it is no needed or it's market adjustment after insane 2022 prices? 2) When is to expected appearance on the market of EVs combining 4 main ingredients at their best: the practicality/versatility/comfort of a real car (Audi Etron), the proper software like in Tesla/Rivian or Android based Polestars, the proper charging speed like in Cybertruck or Hyundai Ioniq5 or Lucid Air, the affordable price like it was in Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Love my 2023 Chevy Bolt EV! Great city car.

So many are saying that EVs are on the decline, as well as interest. I enjoyed looking at the EV models you are featuring, but I couldn’t help but notice few people attending the show. Was this before the show started as you and a few others were allowed in to view/video beforehand?

Great Job 🔥😊

Good video. A ton of options out there. I just switched from a 2019 Audi e-tron to a new (Highlander) Tesla Model 3 RWD. My e-tron was declared a total loss after a relatively minor accident. Each is very nice in its own way, with the Audi being ideal for people who want to very slowly transition into EVs (pretty much feels and drives like an insanely smooth and luxurious, but regular Audi), and the Tesla being about the polar opposite. Went with the base Model 3, because the new Model 3 comes out of the box with an insane amount of features for its price (particularly after the tax incentives if you lease), and it is insanely fun to drive.

My '24 touring forester cost $40G and doesn't do what this can do........$40 G Today is not too Much...........But $60 for a full EV IS TOOO much..............Paul

Very Futuristic & Sexy 👍 Love The interior & Exterior Design ~ However In The Production Model I'm Asking TOYOTA to Please !!! Design The Quad Led Headlight To Match Tesla's , Acura & Lexus LEDs For Excellent Visibility & Distance , there for Giving The New Awesome BZ An Excellent IIHS headlight Rating ....😊

I have the XC60 and it’s a wonderful thing. Very interesting thanks. Also interesting that the regen is on the rear, also it’s great that the B mode is the same whatever state of charge you have and even if the engine is running. The only thing I’ve noticed is that if you’re in hybrid and step on it the engine kicks in and there is a mismatch between front and rear axle for a split second. Can be a bit alarming if you have steering lock on. But overall excellent vehicle apart from a couple of electrical gremlins.

I’m feeling very satisfied that we just brought a new Sportage Plug-In Hybrid home yesterday. Maybe watching this video first would have made it even easier.

Clean your laptop screen

Hybrid are arguably more eco friendly than EV’s all things considered. Eventually that will change but I think currently there is a massive need for more hybrids while we transition.

Maybe Hyundai/Kia should rethink the NACS thing…

alex is one of the best reviewers.. i just subed

Fisker was maybe 2 years to late!Just bad luck!Great car!

Volvo engineers were told to put in a tiny electric motor.... what they should have done was put in a 288hp, 405lb-ft torque motor to give it 600hp and 700lb-ft of torque. The rear bias is weak. It needs more power in the rear to really be effective in corners.

I'm on my 2nd Leaf and they're awesome! My 2017 has a 30 kWh battery. In 5 years ownership it is totally reliable. Distance driving? NO problem! The charging infrastructure now eliminates range anxiety. Plus being ChaDemo I never have a problem finding a charger when driving outside of the city. Remember 90% of EV's are home charged so why worry?

I always wondered why commercial L2 chargers were at 208V but never bothered to google it. Thanks for answering that and also helping me understand why allowing 277V is a big deal! Can’t wait for everyone to switch to NACS.

Another great explanation video, Alex! I've been driving my 2019 S60 T8 for 4 years, and I still learned a lot from this. A question I've always had with Volvo's plug-in hybrid system and still have is - do you still have AWD if your battery is empty? There isn't a drive shaft in between, so the engine can't drive the rear wheels directly. Is the engine generating electricity and sending it directly to the rear to drive the rear wheels?

Hydrogen has alot of major issues that needs to be addressed but as things are refined and new breakthroughs in the field are discovered i think it has real potential to replace gas and electric vehicles as they are the best of both worlds with the least amount of emissions

RX450h is much better than this, I guess.

So Toyota-Lexus kinda say that Tesla and/or many other BEV's with good frunk are less safe? Is that a good reason or just a bad excuse?

Sadly they still insist on putting the shifter on the center console. Making the not-so-tidy cockpit even more cluttered. No frunk, no glovebox, wow, that's extremely huge wight saving, it must be 10 tons at least, really out-of-this-world level of genius. Wow.

Saw one at a dealership yesterday- WOW!

Rear air conditioning vents to keep your workers happy. Definitely not a crime 😁😂😅 And maybe will encourage them to work harder

Beautiful interior, very very good dashboard & center console layout! Vinyl floor 👍👍👍 Shifter on the column is a huge deal! Just one thing, please relocate the volume knob to the passenger side, please ...