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Andrew Lambrecht

Andrew Lambrecht

Project Engineer

2017 Nissan Leaf: A Comprehensive Review

Nov 4, 2025

Ever recently added a 2017 Nissan Leaf to our test fleet — one of the earliest mass-market EVs ever sold in America. It’s slow, mediocre on range, and shaped like something that fell out of a vending machine, but somehow… it’s kind of perfect. Andrew breaks down what makes this decade-old EV oddly charming — from its “Lizard Cell” battery chemistry its utilitarian interior and intriguing dashboard.

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Andrew Lambrecht

Andrew Lambrecht

Project Engineer

Andrew Lambrecht is a project engineer at Ever and a leading voice in the electric vehicle sector. An industrial engineer by training and a prolific contributor to outlets like Forbes, Business Insider, InsideEVs, and MSN, Andrew blends technical expertise with sharp insights on EVs, mobility trends, and charging.

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The Best EVs For Under $25,000 In 2026

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The Best EVs For Under $25,000 In 2026

We compare four of the best used EVs under $25,000 in 2026, analyzing the real-world ownership pros and cons of the Model 3, Mach-E, IONIQ 5, and Polestar 2.

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