Beginner's or new owners guide to using a Nissan Leaf 40kWh (& 62kWh model)

A new owner's guide to the Nissan Leaf electric car. If you are a new owner of a used Nissan Leaf 40kWh or 62kWh electric car, this video will show you the basics on how to operate and use your new EV.
At 37 minutes long, it didn't end up being a "quick start guide", but it covers what you'll need to know to get the best from your new electric vehicle, such as starting, driving and charging. It will give you the basics and maybe save reading the owners manual.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Keys & locking
01:14 Starting
02:18 Gear selector
03:35 Handbrake
05:46 Reversing
06:35 Dashboard
09:19 How to drive efficiently
11:52 Regen braking
14:20 e-Pedal
17:40 ECO mode
20:50 Heating
22:40 Pre-conditioning
25:35 Charging timer
25:56 Charging
31:30 Range
35:56 Exiting the vehicle
36:45 End credits

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[GoGreenAutos]

If you've found this video particularly useful or maybe this saved you money or time, then please do at least click the like button and add a comment. If you'd like to give a 'super thanks', you can buy me a coffee, a pint or contribute to the running costs of this channel via the Thanks button above.
YouTube shares 70% of the donations with the video creators.

[snoopyjot]

One useful bit of info I got from the Nissan dealership was to never use the epedal while parking the car, because it’s a bit jerky and makes it more likely for me to hit other vehicles or walls etc. So switch off epedal while parking.

[John-kmuw]

Wow, this is the best Leaf user briefing I've seen on YouTube... Thank you.

[Tron-Jockey]

Keep in mind that ECO mode simply adds a bit of hysteresis to the accelerator. It allows for a more gradual launch from a start (more like a gasoline car). Some people don't like the jerkiness of full D or B mode. Also, there is an energy savings with ECO on these softer launches. Electric motors can draw huge amounts of current (in-rush), when power is first applied and they are not yet turning. They are actually quite inefficient until they're spinning. ECO does help limit the excessive in-rush. However, ECO will have little or no effect if cruising down the highway. It will help around town where there's a lot of stop and starts.

[olivefowler]

Just bought a Leaf. This is exactly what I needed to build my confidence about driving it. I'll need to watch it a few times, I think! Much appreciated.

[PaulaKirby]

Really helpful, thank you. I'm totally new to EV driving, only picked up my Nissan Leaf 3 days ago and have been feeling quite overwhelmed by everything involved. Much happier after viewing this. Thanks again – much appreciated.

[JohnJackLog]

I’ve had my Leaf for a few months now so I learned pretty much everything by trial and sometimes error. The car salesman explained next to nothing about driving an EV, being interested only in a quick sale. Nevertheless this video is excellent and I wish I had discovered it sooner.

[TheOldFellow]

Wonderful useful video. I have tried to read the manual, but it was written by someone who knew the car, not FOR someone who doesn't - and you have to KNOW already what everything is called. This is exactly what you need to learn Nissanese.

[kcurrie-dauth]

Thanks for such a clear and detailed video. This is exactly what I wanted to know before taking delivery of my new Leaf.... you have covered so much info to help people get to know their car. Much appreciated!

[choxdust]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I was driving an 18 year old Prius and now adjusting to the Nissan Leaf with all its bells and whistles

[lordpitnolen]

Thank you for your excellent video. I bought my first 40kw Tekna when they first came on the market about 3½ years ago. I am currently awaiting (delayed) delivery of a 62kw Tekna. I did learn some new information like the e-pedal using the traditional brakes to an extent. I drive in B mode, Eco switch off and e-pedal on at all times - I should, perhaps, review that.
On major roads I will use variable cruise control with steering protection on. My lazy driving is NO pedal. Set cruise a little faster than the vehicle in front. Great in queuing traffic.

[martynlewis]

Learnt so much more about the Leaf by watching this video than a trip for a test drive to my local dealership, thanks 🙏

[catherinekyle]

This is sooo helpful. Just got Nissan Leaf yesterday and a complete novice! Thank you so much.

[kevinoconnor]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent instructions for a new Leaf owner in Minnesota, USA. Thank You, Kevin

[andrewpointer]

Very useful thank you. I had 2017 40kwg and now have a 2022 40kwg and its more efficient doing same journeys . Really pleased .

[faisalpasha]

I have been using E padel for the last two years, and I have been driving almost 200 km daily in the city. I hardly use break padle. It's one of the best features. Even in snow and winter it is amazing.

[skaramicke]

11:53 If I'm not mistaken, you also use regen breaking if you just break softly using the break pedal, so you don't have to fiddle with the B mode to add regen when you need to slow down faster. It doesn't engage the break pads until you press harder on the break pedal.

[fredherfst]

Had our 2019 SV 40kwh for 2 years now.
1. Luxury driving. We luv this car. Racing around in it would be an insult.
It demands relaxed driving. Great in snow. Sometimes too intelligent!
Just learned today that if the car doesn't beep when you lock it…the trunk lid may not have latched 😁
Took us several months to figure out B mode😁.
We can power our fridge and some lights for a few days too.
Cheers…
2. Still learning new things

[andytaylor]

A couple of things about this video (which is a great video on the whole). Firstly, when using the granny charger or three pin charger, you should AVOID connecting this onto a ring main in your house. The socket should instead be a separate one wired directly to your consumer unit. Also, the brake lights do not operate under regen braking on the ZE0 (Mk1) Leaf as the regen braking is farily weak compared to more modern EVs. So if you need to warn the vehicle behind that you are slowing down, be sure to use the brake pedal.

[peteowens]

Thank you much! I picked up a used 2019 Nissan LEAF SL plus with only 7, 000 miles on it about a week ago. Have figured out a lot of this info from the manuals but you have taught me many more key points with your video. Much appreciated! I have owned a total of about 30 ICE vehicles over the years. Other than an Lectric bike I bought a few months ago this LEAF is my first electric . Love the car!