u/Jokebearfan

Signed a deal for a Nissan Leaf, but it doesn't come with an EVSE.

I don't care about rewards programs as it's primarily for peace of mind if I'm low on charge and nowhere near a public fast charger - i.e. I don't expect to use it much, if at all.

I see the Pion Power Flex-AC is often recommended, but am not clear what the difference between the regular vs Elite is beyond the addition of bluetooth. Can they both be configured without having to connect to an external WiFi network?

Any suggestions for alternatives?

It's not complete, but still interesting to see parts of how the third-gen Leaf is put together.

The sub-reddits for other EV's have lots of reports of their 12V batteries dying, and I'm wondering how big an issue this is with the 2026 Leaf.

For context, I'll be parking in an underground garage without the ability to charge at my spot. Given I don't drive every day, I can deal with having to use public chargers.

However, the car will often be left parked until the weekend. Should I be concerned about the 12V battery?

(edit) I believe most people here own prior-gen Leafs, but am also interested in your experience with the 12V battery. The 2026 is the third-gen Leaf, so I assume they've learned a few things over the years.

"Eliminate 7 or more hostiles affected by Vicarious while it is active"

Playing solo, I've tried wading into a bunch of enemies in Fed Bunker as there are a couple of rooms with many enemies, but haven't been able to meet the necessary kill target before the clock runs out.

I know grouping up would give more enemies, but those would just get killed off by other party members.

Couple of questions for any 2026 Leaf SV+ or Platinum owners:

• How have you found the "TailorFit" seats in hot weather? I know they're perforated, but it's unclear if that reduces the hot and sticky sensation common with leatherette.

• How well bolstered do you consider the seats, and would you mind describing your general body type (i.e. tall/short/thin/large)? A couple of reviews have mentioned they're a bit slippery.

• If you have the panoramic sunroof, does the tint cut down on heat hitting your head on a hot day?

• How's the ride over bumpy city streets? I've seen a few reviews mention it can be a bit bouncy, whereas most just say it's "soft".

• One review I saw noted how noisy the heat pump is in cold weather. Just wondering if this is a common issue, as that was the only reviewer who mentioned it.

• If you're in Canada, how much does Nissan Connect cost once the free trial (3 years?) expires? Does the built-in navigation function without a Nissan Connect subscription?

In summary, aside from the new 150 HP variant, the only difference for 2027 is the new rear badge (i.e. P3 Long Range) in common with other Volvo models.

I was hoping they would at least put a lock/unlock button on the keyfob but alas.

Is the only way to avoid getting shocked to stock up on hazard protection?

I don't see anything in the corridor to disable the shock, and climbing on top of boxes doesn't stop it. Similarly, there doesn't seem to be any way to disable the shock in the boss fight.

Do any of you use automated car washes, or live in a region where a lot of road salt is used? How are the gloss-black trim pieces, particularly the wheel arches holding up?

Asking because hand washing the car isn't an option, so I use automated car washes that use brushes as they work best to get rid of all the salt.

A note for those who'll misinterpret the title - they're not saying this will be the first Chinese EV, they just think it should be.

Not a fan of the giant ipad on a dash look, but a few of you might find this interesting:

>This isn’t one of the cheap and cheerful Chinese-built EVs that so many people reference as part of the first wave of arrivals in Canada, as the 7X has a price range of US$42,000-US$57,000 in European markets that it is currently available in

Dead silent 👻

This is ostensibly a review of the Kia EV4 sedan available in Canada, but it's being used as an example of how the US is being left behind

>Effectively, the U.S. is setting itself up as an internal-combustion island surrounded by a sea of nations whose EV transition continues unabated. Sandwiched by Mexico (with no restrictions on which automakers can operate there) and Canada (which recently opened up trade with China on the electric vehicle front), it remains the only part of North America where citizens are denied access to the advanced mobility tech that’s increasingly commonplace elsewhere.