Meanwhile, its reliance on the outdated CHAdeMO charging standard has limited its EV appeal outside Japan. Bloomberg reports ...

The vehicle in question is an early model Leaf that was already fitted with an upgraded 40 kWh battery, and the owner desired an upgrade to CHAdeMO fast charging to better use the larger pack.

It's the most affordable EV in the US, starting at $28,140, but suffers from a boring design and outdated tech, such as a ...