thats why i changed - our car was knocking on a bit - would need some work doing soon. to replace it id have to come up with a deposit, monthly payments, etc - it adds up. so why not have a new car that is financially cheaper to run? obviously the model will dictate the costings.
we installed solar panels few years back - so we can charge the leaf during daylight times for free. even with daylight hours it only costs about £2-3 a charge at home.
with regards to where the electricity comes from - ie power stations - well tbh - i dont think of it - all i bought the car for was financial reasons. cost of fuel, insurance etc - it was cheaper. remember tho - the leaf was NEVER designed to be a normal family car - it was designed to be a town run about car - short journeys - so range cant be compared - yet.
range is coming though - each evolution adds range - its not just battery tech that makes it go further, better parts can make it better - example making bearings much smoother, tyres that roll further aerodynamics, etc