Last night was a moment in history. I got to drive my first production electric vehicle, a Nissan Leaf that belongs to my good friend Joel Clemens.
I had driven his Ranger EV project and it was fun, but nothing can compare to the fit and finish of a full production vehicle.
Driving this car has solidified my need to own an electric car.
The car handled like a dream, it was quiet and the oddest part was the lack of vibration. You become so used to the small vibrations and rumble of a gasoline engine that when you drive an electric you are blown away on how smooth it is. It was like driving on glass and quite possibly the nicest drive I've ever had.
My suggestion, if anyone offers you a chance to try driving a production electric car, take it but be prepared to want to drop a lot of money on buying one. Believe me you'll want to, it's all I can think about now.
Here are some pictures taken last night, they are a little dark but give a little idea of how it looks.
I had driven his Ranger EV project and it was fun, but nothing can compare to the fit and finish of a full production vehicle.
Driving this car has solidified my need to own an electric car.
The car handled like a dream, it was quiet and the oddest part was the lack of vibration. You become so used to the small vibrations and rumble of a gasoline engine that when you drive an electric you are blown away on how smooth it is. It was like driving on glass and quite possibly the nicest drive I've ever had.
My suggestion, if anyone offers you a chance to try driving a production electric car, take it but be prepared to want to drop a lot of money on buying one. Believe me you'll want to, it's all I can think about now.
Here are some pictures taken last night, they are a little dark but give a little idea of how it looks.
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| The Nissan Leaf It's little dark as my phone doesn't take great night pictures. |
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| The instrument cluster. Simply gorgeous! |
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| Joel at the controls before leaving. |
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