Brian Roach 
2015 Nissan Leaf Hatchback SV 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
Never Going Back to Gas
 I'm extremely happy with the Leaf.  While I appreciate the car's low environmental impact, I mainly bought it because it was a financial no-brainer.  While the MSRP was around $33k (for the SL), I negotiated a price of $25k.  Deduct the federal tax credit and a $2,500 rebate in MA, and the final cost was only $15k.  So it's just about the cheapest new car you can buy. I'm fortunate enough to have access to free charging, so all my driving is now free.  And there's virtually no regular maintenance or repairs to worry about.  Of course the main limitation of the car is its relatively short range.  I find I can get 100 miles in warmer weather, more like 70-75 in colder weather, with mostly suburban driving.  For commuting, errands, and other short trips, the Leaf is just about perfect.  We have a gas car as well, but hardly ever use it.  I would say the Leaf makes a perfect second car, but you may find that it quickly becomes your first car.  Driving the Leaf you really do feel like you are driving the future, and all gas cars seem both rather primitive and overly complex.  EVs are simply better vehicles - quiet, smooth and quick acceleration, low maintenance, reliable, and better for the environment.  I hope to never own another vehicle that uses gas.  I'm also smitten with the heated steering wheel, making winter driving much more pleasant. What's the downside, besides the limited range?  Well, the exterior design might not suit everyone.  The steering wheel doesn't telescope - a strange omission.  The armrest could be larger and adjustable.  It could include a spare tire.  But really that's about it.  The Leaf is easily my best vehicle purchase, and I highly recommend it.