baustin
Well-known member
The use of my 2013 Leaf is not consistent. Some trips only go down to 93%, others go down to 50%, and occasionally a few down to 23%. It gets plugged in at night and stays plugged in until it is driven again. Sometimes it is driven the next day, sometimes it is 10 days later. I have not had any problems with the car or the 12V battery in the last 18 months. The doors unlock and it comes to life every time, with no issues.
I still have the original 12V battery in the car. I did have to top off all the cells with distilled water and charge it, when I first got the car, but have had no issues since then. The 12V battery is four years old, and will eventually fail. When it does, I'll put in an Optima Yellow Top. I may do it, as as a preventative measure, next year when the traction battery gets replaced under warranty.
I still have the original 12V battery in the car. I did have to top off all the cells with distilled water and charge it, when I first got the car, but have had no issues since then. The 12V battery is four years old, and will eventually fail. When it does, I'll put in an Optima Yellow Top. I may do it, as as a preventative measure, next year when the traction battery gets replaced under warranty.