A/C owners can expect sticker shock when they try to buy Freon, as the coolant's cost is rising with the continuing phase-out. âIn 2012, we were charging $139 for the first three pounds of R-22 refill, and already this year, weâre at $170 for the first three pounds,â he says.
Charging a Nissan LEAF from empty with a standard 3 pin plug takes between 12 to 15 hours. Charging with a home charging point takes only 4 to 6 hours. Nissan LEAF can charge with a 3.7kW or 7kW charger.
The good news is that there are no monthly battery lease charges for Leaf buyers. The bad news is that they will probably need replacing, at huge cost, probably after eight years or so. Small wonder that this concern over massive outlay later in the car's life has dented the residual values of electric cars in general.