[jcp123]

I actually hadn't thought about battery replacement. It seems like leasing is the thing these days, so I'd imagine initial owners aren't thinking about that. It's definitely a problem, though, and probably why a used Leaf is dirty cheap.

Re: cell phones, I get the analogy but I can't quite go all the way with you. It still sucks to be tied to a cord, and running your phone dead doesn't often strand you. Still, considering what phones do nowadays, battery life is actually kind of impressive.