Electric cars are more than just a revolution in reducing emissions; they are quieter, smoother, cheaper to operate than conventional car, and it’s making true believers out of owners. In a recent survey, more than half of Nissan LEAF owners said they would never go back to gas after driving electric, and 95% would recommend it to a friend.

That’s just a taste of the revelations brought about by the survey on the fourth anniversary of the first LEAF sale. For example, one Aston Martin owner traded in his sports car for a pair of LEAFs, and another LEAF owner claims he has spent just £400 ($626) in 22,000 miles of driving. 93% of LEAF drivers use it as the primary family vehicle, and 64% say it’s a better driving experience than conventional gas-powered cars, especially when it comes to fuel savings. The average LEAF owner reported savings of £250 a month, which gives you an idea of just how expensive fuel is in the UK, and 41% of owners say it has positively changed their view of driving in general.

Granted, this does come from a country that can be crossed in less than a day. However, studies have shown that even the 83 miles of the Nissan LEAF is enough to cover about 95% of daily driving trips, even in America. For everything else, there’s the Tesla Model S, though LEAF sales have taken off in the past year, especially in the US and Europe.

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Tags: Europe, gas-powered cars, LEAF, Nissan LEAF, study, UK

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Christopher DeMorro A writer and gearhead who loves all things automotive, from hybrids to HEMIs, Chris can be found wrenching or writing- or esle, he’s running, because he’s one of those crazy people who gets enjoyment from running insane distances.

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