"I'm going to buy that. That's what a rideshare driver told me after I pulled up in the third-generation Nissan Leaf next to his Model Y at a Supercharger on Staten Island, New York City's most remote and often-forgotten borough. Fed up with the stiff ride of his Model Y on the city's bumpy roads, he said he was already eyeing an exit from his Tesla, looking for cheaper, more comfortable alternatives."
"Its $31,485 starting price (including destination), a maximum range of over 300 miles and the Tesla-style charging port impressed him. When I told him that the ride quality was a league above the old Model Y, he was convinced that the Nissan should be his next ride. Photo by: Suvrat Kothari This was one of half a dozen conversations I had with EV drivers"
"It serves as a vibe-check for these cars and a reminder of what people really care about. Price, range and charging speeds are top concerns. But comfort and ride quality are important, too. Rideshare drivers spend long hours in their cars, and it still baffles me that thousands of them put up with the older Model Y, which rides like a shopping cart. That's been largely fixed on the new-generation"
Drivers at crowded Superchargers reacted strongly to the third-generation Nissan Leaf, drawn by its fresh design and distinctive turquoise press-loaner color. Interest centered on the Leaf's $31,485 starting price, a maximum range of over 300 miles and a Tesla-style charging port. Comfort and ride quality emerged as decisive advantages compared with older Model Y vehicles that many rideshare drivers find stiff. Price, range and charging speeds remain top concerns for EV buyers. New-generation Model Ys improve ride quality but often remain expensive unless buyers accept cheaper variants with inferior suspension.
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