Bassman
Well-known member
Nissan VP. explains the LEAF batteries and Nissan's expected life.
http://nissan-leaf.net/2011/08/07/video-nissans-simon-sproule-explains-nissan-leaf-battery-technology/
Take away from the video:
1) 10 Year expected overall life for battery pack
2) 5 Years at 12,000 miles/year - 80% capacity remaining and
3) Nissan doesn't expect to replace the whole pack, just a few modules at hundreds of dollars per module rather than thousands for a whole pack
http://nissan-leaf.net/2011/08/07/video-nissans-simon-sproule-explains-nissan-leaf-battery-technology/
Take away from the video:
1) 10 Year expected overall life for battery pack
2) 5 Years at 12,000 miles/year - 80% capacity remaining and
3) Nissan doesn't expect to replace the whole pack, just a few modules at hundreds of dollars per module rather than thousands for a whole pack