is it just an attempt to get me to purchase before the end of the quarter?

LOL. Does sound a bit like salesman talk. They are probably finding sales harder already given the negative publicity of the last week. If there is any price movement it will surely be downwards.

 

Apparently they're selling loads.... What negative publicity? I should watch be news more often!

 

Worried about Leaf 2 rapid charging rate!

 

@AndyG sums it up well, BEV driving is not really worthy of mainstream news (yet)!

The thread quoted is only 50+ pages of reading now. But in summary for anyone unaware looking at this there is a number of drivers of Leaf 40's reporting the rapid charging rate is poor and slow, particularly after a 1st Rapid charge, when your on the 2nd and 3rd charges of the day. Has been a major talking point on Twitter and presumably other social media, since Eco Cars tested and documented it last weekend.

 

Yeah turns out at the minute it is faster to go long distances in a 30kWh.
I believe it arrived at the destination way before the 40kWh

 

'Book' list prices change , however it's the actual sell price that really matters.

 

#rapidgate. Looks like its related to the temperature of the batteries. After one or two fast charges and they get over 40C the charging rate it reduced to between 20 and 30Kw.

 

I have just spoken to my dealer about this 'price increase'.

He says that NIssan HQ have just issued a diktat to all dealers advising them that they are withdrawing the PCH finance availability for the Leaf. No new PCH deals will now be accepted. This is due to the overwhelming demand for the car which has led to a lengthy backlog for build/delivery . Apparently until such time in the future that the order book has become manageable only PCP or cash purchase will be available via the dealerships.

It will be interesting to see what these PCP prices are and what this does to the 'demand' for the new Leaf

 

I have just spoken to my dealer about this 'price increase'.

He says that NIssan HQ have just issued a diktat to all dealers advising them that they are withdrawing the PCH finance availability for the Leaf. No new PCH deals will now be accepted. This is due to the overwhelming demand for the car which has led to a lengthy backlog for build/delivery . Apparently until such time in the future that the order book has become manageable only PCP or cash purchase will be available via the dealerships.

It will be interesting to see what these PCP prices are and what this does to the 'demand' for the new Leaf

yeah, sounds right.. i have been trying to get a fixed date for an n-connecta on lease and i have been fobbed off for the last 6 weeks (deposit taken, then offered a refund as no firm date coould be aquired) it didnt take much to realise all the new leafs were going too purchasers and leasing was going to the back of the queue.
gary

 

Long lead times do help used values, so you might get more for your old Leaf

 

Yeah, used prices are rising. Last October 15 plate Zoe £5995 currently similar £7449.

 

One year lead times anyone?

It's because there is no demand !.