At http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26615&p=537279#p537279, wasproudapron said:Politics aside, can we confirm pack replacements are really $8500? I called a dealer today and they said anywhere from $4k to $9k, seems like quite the range...
The above URL may cease to be valid in the future if it gets merged w/the topic I suggested.Bearman said:Hi all.
I just replaced the battery pack in my 2011 Leaf. I am happy so far.
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The battery replacement cost $7425.56. The dealer offered to loan me a car for the 10 day duration of the repair.
I'm not aware of Nissan promising that the replacement cost would go down.gmcjetpilot said:WHAT HAPPENS TO BATTERY PRICES DROPPING !!!!! :evil: Lies.
$8500 for another 24 KW battery, limited range, with NO ACTIVE COOLING and SHORT LIFE.
Replacement battery same known weak non active cooled design and battery chemistry. What happened to batteries getting better? Lies :twisted:
camasleaf said:cwerdna said:^^^
To clarify, you mean the PHEV version, right? There are 3 versions of the Clarity: BEV, PHEV and hydrogen FCEV. First two can plug in.
Yes, the plugin hybrid. Thank you. We have chosen the Clarity PHEV over the Volt.
jlv said:From their website:People are really willing to pay over $2K/year to lease a battery for a car valued at $5K-10K?and a subscription model of less than $200/mo.
No they aren't at all. The replacement battery I just ordered for my originally $500 Nexus 6p was $14. Batteries will definitely get cheaper although what might not get cheaper very soon is one especially built for an old LEAF. We may have to wait until small quantity prices drop far enough that third parties can rework LEAF packs affordably.tattoogunman said:... Even replacement battery packs for phones and other electronics often cost a significant percentage of what the thing they are powering cost in the first place (not all, but some). ...
davewill said:No they aren't at all. The replacement battery I just ordered for my originally $500 Nexus 6p was $14. Batteries will definitely get cheaper although what might not get cheaper very soon is one especially built for an old LEAF. We may have to wait until small quantity prices drop far enough that third parties can rework LEAF packs affordably.tattoogunman said:... Even replacement battery packs for phones and other electronics often cost a significant percentage of what the thing they are powering cost in the first place (not all, but some). ...
flydiver said:davewill said:No they aren't at all. The replacement battery I just ordered for my originally $500 Nexus 6p was $14. Batteries will definitely get cheaper although what might not get cheaper very soon is one especially built for an old LEAF. We may have to wait until small quantity prices drop far enough that third parties can rework LEAF packs affordably.tattoogunman said:... Even replacement battery packs for phones and other electronics often cost a significant percentage of what the thing they are powering cost in the first place (not all, but some). ...
I have the equipment to test small phone and camera lithium cells. I've tested dozens. I can absolutely guarantee you that none of these cheap ones are remotely as good as original. They come anywhere from DOA, to about 3/4 original capacity (at best), usually ~50-60%, and generally a much shorter life-span. IOW, they are mostly crap, but cheap crap.
flydiver said:I have the equipment to test small phone and camera lithium cells. I've tested dozens. I can absolutely guarantee you that none of these cheap ones are remotely as good as original. They come anywhere from DOA, to about 3/4 original capacity (at best), usually ~50-60%, and generally a much shorter life-span. IOW, they are mostly crap, but cheap crap.
Buy from a vendor who publishes the Ahr capacity. Return it if it fails to live up to the advert.goldbrick said:flydiver said:I have the equipment to test small phone and camera lithium cells. I've tested dozens. I can absolutely guarantee you that none of these cheap ones are remotely as good as original. They come anywhere from DOA, to about 3/4 original capacity (at best), usually ~50-60%, and generally a much shorter life-span. IOW, they are mostly crap, but cheap crap.
I'm 100% not surprised but I do need a new battery for my Nexus phone. Do you know of any sources of quality replacement batteries? I was planning to go the DIY route but I would pay to have it done if there are good batteries to be had somewhere.
SageBrush said:Buy from a vendor who publishes the Ahr capacity. Return it if it fails to live up to the advert.goldbrick said:flydiver said:I have the equipment to test small phone and camera lithium cells. I've tested dozens. I can absolutely guarantee you that none of these cheap ones are remotely as good as original. They come anywhere from DOA, to about 3/4 original capacity (at best), usually ~50-60%, and generally a much shorter life-span. IOW, they are mostly crap, but cheap crap.
I'm 100% not surprised but I do need a new battery for my Nexus phone. Do you know of any sources of quality replacement batteries? I was planning to go the DIY route but I would pay to have it done if there are good batteries to be had somewhere.
davewill said:All all of this is entirely besides the point that the battery cost is nowhere near a significant percentage of phone cost.
No lack of Android apps that report capacity. Accubattery is one example.flydiver said:The trouble is PROVING they are not up to capacity. The vast majority of users simply do not have the knowledge or the tools.
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