Nissan Leaf

PoweruseR · Nov 12, 2015

Nissan leaf 11/2012 X grade ekak set wela thiyenawa milage eka 10k. Wahane parana wedi da? 2012 X grade wala fault s thiyenawada? Danna uththamayek udaw karanna. Please

PoweruseR · Nov 12, 2015

Puluwan ayata rep dunna.

Sri_Sampath · Nov 12, 2015

2012 ගන්න එපා බන්

PoweruseR · Nov 12, 2015

Sri_Sampath said:
2012 ගන්න එපා බන්

Ai machan Ahema kiwwe

Sri_Sampath · Nov 12, 2015

http://www.evsrilanka.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=25

Before you purchase a Nissan Leaf,

Decide whether you need an UK or a JDM Nissan Lead

UK model has more features compared to JDM model and Head Unit ( HU ) and Instrument panel is in English language. So UK models are expensive compared to a same level of JDM model

What is the Nissan Leaf trim you need ( do a research before selecting the proper trim )

UK - Visia, Acenta, Acenta+, Tekna

JDM - S, X, G, Aero Style ( S, X, G )

If you go for a JDM model, what extra options can get

Optional in G - Around view camera, BOSE energy efficient sound system

Optional in X - LED head laps, Fog lamps, Reverse camera, Real spoiler solar panel

Make sure they have the charger cable ( EVSE ) and the SD card

EVSE is very expensive item to purchase. And SD card is also married to particular car's HU only. Getting a new SD card is very expensive and a hard process

Mileage can be reset very easily on Nissan Leaf. So never go for cars with suspicious mileage ( i.e. 2013 AZE0 with 2000 mileage ) unless you can do a battery scan before the purchase.

If you are purchasing from a local seller, make sure he got the extra key and the SD card. Additionally, it is better to do a battery scan before the car purchasing

If you are importing, make sure to ask Japan/UK dealer to ship extra key and SD card ( and EVSE also if possible ) separately to your address in reliable/registered post.

Above shipment will be landed to SL within 3-4 days, so clear it from the customs once you received their clearance letter

While you car is on the way to Sri Lanka,

Do proper wiring for your car charging

Make sure you have ground ( earth ) connection is properly connected

Select dedicated 17A circuit breaker from fuse board or add new breaker dedicatedly for charging

Make sure the power line from the breaker to the charger connection end point has wired with a good cable ( 2.5mm, 3 core ACL or Kelani cable is recommended )

Get a proper NEMA wall plug to the charger connection end or get a 15A wall plug and buy a proper extension cable ( one side 15A, 3 pin plug and other side NEMA female connector. You can buy this from Mahisanka ). Anyway, it's better to keep an extension cable always with you and will be important when travelling outstation.

Now check you connection using your EVSE ( when power circuit is on, in the EVSE, green ( Ready ) light should be indicate without flashing.

Make sure your regular parking/charging location has a shelter/garage

After you received your car,

Inset the received SD card properly

Switch off your car

press Eject button on the HU

locate to SD card compartment ( below where you insert Cds )

Open that compartment and insert the SD card to the slot B ( MAP )

Close the compartment and press eject button again to close the front panel

Start the car and check HU is working

Do a 100% charge for the first time use

Later, charge only up to 80% unless you are planning a long run ( Note : 80% mode has discontinued from cars after 2014 )

Read the maintenance manual properly and do not go for unnecessary maintenance like coolant/gear oil replacements.

Do a battery scan only if the odometer reading is suspicious and running mileage is very low ( Below 100 Km per full charge in normal city traffic )

Research on forums and FB pages for learning best driving patterns

Optional modifications

Setting up the clock ( change the clock from Japanese time to Sri Lankan time )

Language charging ( Only dashboard/instrument panel language can be changed so far and don't waste lot of money for this since instrument panel has very less amount of information )

Paint and interior protection film installation

Fog lamps, Rear cam installation

Join EV Owners Club - Sri Lanka for more information and benefits