Just sharing a few thoughts for those contemplating purchasing and/or debating LE vs. SEL. I leased a 2015 LE nearly a week ago.
Acceleration: I'm constntly surprised by how quickly this car moves, especially gping from ~20/30mph to 60+
Regen: Mastering different regen techniques will continue to be fun more so than the "histrionic" auto trannies
Charging: Make sure it is actually clicked in all the way. Twice, already, I've checked Car Net too late, realizing it wasn't even charging! Also be prepared not to have consistent access to charging points. A few times I've either been ICE'd (i.e., a gas/diesel car parked in the EV spot) or a line if EV cars waiting for the small number of available chargers.
Range: Seems consisntely better than I thought, but still hard to watch the gauge move to empty s rapidly as compared to a gasser - hard to get over never being above the range of a typical car's quarter tank, when I normally fill
Questions: Be prepared for questions - ranging from, what is that? is parking no longer free? what's it like? To pure skepticism!
LE vs. SEL
I am kicking myself for being frugal and going with the LE. When I turn off the A/C, I can see the improvement in range, and I am wondering what will happen this winter without the heat pump. Also:
The "cloth" is nice but having had leather or leatherette for years, I am reminded how cloth shows everything, including the dog hair that seemingly floats throught the air around our house.
The headlights are a huge letdown, especially after having HID lights on the recent cars I've owned. I've found myself wondering how to improve the lighting.
If you're on the fence at all, bute the bullet, like I wish I'd done! I won't live with regret too long, as I love driving the car and this is only a 3-year lease, but if I had a time machine...
Acceleration: I'm constntly surprised by how quickly this car moves, especially gping from ~20/30mph to 60+
Regen: Mastering different regen techniques will continue to be fun more so than the "histrionic" auto trannies
Charging: Make sure it is actually clicked in all the way. Twice, already, I've checked Car Net too late, realizing it wasn't even charging! Also be prepared not to have consistent access to charging points. A few times I've either been ICE'd (i.e., a gas/diesel car parked in the EV spot) or a line if EV cars waiting for the small number of available chargers.
Range: Seems consisntely better than I thought, but still hard to watch the gauge move to empty s rapidly as compared to a gasser - hard to get over never being above the range of a typical car's quarter tank, when I normally fill
Questions: Be prepared for questions - ranging from, what is that? is parking no longer free? what's it like? To pure skepticism!
LE vs. SEL
I am kicking myself for being frugal and going with the LE. When I turn off the A/C, I can see the improvement in range, and I am wondering what will happen this winter without the heat pump. Also:
The "cloth" is nice but having had leather or leatherette for years, I am reminded how cloth shows everything, including the dog hair that seemingly floats throught the air around our house.
The headlights are a huge letdown, especially after having HID lights on the recent cars I've owned. I've found myself wondering how to improve the lighting.
If you're on the fence at all, bute the bullet, like I wish I'd done! I won't live with regret too long, as I love driving the car and this is only a 3-year lease, but if I had a time machine...