With the new 62 kWh battery, the Nissan Leaf’s range was boosted from 107 miles (172 km) to an impressive 228 miles (366 km) on a full charge.

The whole job was done on the driveway in just three hours. No fancy lifts, just some elbow grease and determination.

Watch a master blacksmith transform an old car leaf spring suspension piece into a sharp, durable butcher’s knife in this ...