I see many 2011/2012/2013 Leafs that are such a bargain here in Houston, TX - especially those with low bars (7 or less). I was extremely lucky to have purchased a like new 2012 SL two years ago that Nissan efficiently and graciously replaced the traction battery a year and 4 months ago - for free (Lizard). The car is so great to drive, but is suffering the same fate of battery fatigue quite quickly. At 36,000 miles, it is yet like a new car in most respects. I'm wondering what my options are over the next couple of years:
1. Negotiate with Nissan for a clean replacement? Like old cell phones, will the old model batteries still be good?
https://www.greencarreports.com/new...tric-car-battery-replacement-and-what-it-took
2. Will a battery rebuild industry exist (sort of like the Prius) that makes economic sense? This is doubt because simply too few exist.
3. Can a 30 KWH battery swap industry start? Seems doubtful - how many of these batteries have actually been made?
4. Give it up for scrap and buy a new one? Most of these older Leafs are still excellent vehicles in all respects except the battery - what a shame.
5. A DIY project is just not for me.
1. Negotiate with Nissan for a clean replacement? Like old cell phones, will the old model batteries still be good?
https://www.greencarreports.com/new...tric-car-battery-replacement-and-what-it-took
2. Will a battery rebuild industry exist (sort of like the Prius) that makes economic sense? This is doubt because simply too few exist.
3. Can a 30 KWH battery swap industry start? Seems doubtful - how many of these batteries have actually been made?
4. Give it up for scrap and buy a new one? Most of these older Leafs are still excellent vehicles in all respects except the battery - what a shame.
5. A DIY project is just not for me.