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(all prices in Canadian dollars) Battery replacement was quoted at nearly $13K. Current trade-in value of my 2016 is $16-18K, and 2018 Leafs (with already degraded 40 kWh batteries) are selling for $40K. $40K-18K = $22K out of pocket instead of $13K. I have already ruled this out. Way off...

This is what I have done. Nissan Canada will not sell a battery to the dealer without the required test on the car, but provides no details to the customer on what this “test” is, or what the criteria are. Even the physical presence at the dealer to perform the test is a 2 day round trip, so...

I’ve been on a waiting list for 2 years to have a used battery installed. I was originally #7 on the list, and as far as I know - only 2 replacements have been done in that time. This is a shop that buys every wrecked Leaf they can in eastern Canada, and even they are scrambling to find used...

Anyone with experience getting a battery order approved/denied by Nissan corporate? I have a 2016 (30 kWh) that I want to purchase a 40 kWh and have it installed. It is still covered the battery warranty, however it does not (and likely will not) qualify for a replacement (74% SoH). I have a...