Actually you've missed the entire point of having an older EV like a first gen Leaf. They are inexpensive to buy, inexpensive to use and super practical for short trips. A lot of people have a use for a vehicle like that. If you don't it doesn't matter, buy something that works for you. But a lot of people could use a very inexpensive, very low maintenance vehicle for short trips around town, to school or to work.
I got the point, it's the EV version of a clapped out beater. I learned long ago clapped out beaters are not a bargain.
