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Another possible cause in frigid weather is a J-1772 plug that fits too tightly in the charging port, and so isn't pushed in far enough for a good connection when really cold. I've been seeing that here in Upstate NY.

Also, the range estimator doesn't show the actual range of a vehicle. It shows the estimated range, based on the last segment of the last drive. If you really want to see a higher number, shut the heat off for the last several miles of a trip, and drive slowly. In any case, the actual available...

Yes, the residual value is the agreed upon value when the lease ends. If you plan to turn the car in, a higher residual is better because you pay less for the lease. If you plan to keep the car, a lower residual means higher payments but a smaller bite from your bank account to buy the car.

I have a few questions about the 2017 Soul, if anyone can answer them... * How are the battery packs holding up? Is there a problem with rapid capacity loss, as there is with the 2016-2017 Leaf? * Can you set a charge limit lower than 100%? * How much lower is Winter range in very cold...

The Souls at Fucillo Kia in Schenectady are going for $38k with the sunroof option, $35-$37k without it. These are EV and EV+ models. Leases are $147 to about $190 with $2k down. I'll be driving one this weekend.

I'm on the other side of this window: I've been driving a Leaf for 4 1/2 years - most on lease extensions now - and was planning to lease a Leaf "2" next year. The Republican tax bill, however, has me making contingency plans. I've already driven a Bolt, and while I didn't hate it, the car just...