Nissan Quoted Price for Battery Replacement

[Stoaty]

I suggest that instead of speculating that the price isn't real that everyone check with their dealership using the part number and report the results here.

It doesn't matter how many dealerships find that price in their computer. This is a real price when someone gets a non-warranty replacement of their battery for that price (TaylorSFGuy?). Until then, it is meaningless.

 

[GregH]

Invoice cost: $2405.73

Are you sure that's the whole pack and not just a single module? :shock:
Given how dealership parts departments like to mark up things 4x or 5x I wouldn't be all that surprised.
BTW.. How would they replace the entire pack? Do they replace the shell, BMS, contactors, harnesses... The whole 9 yards?
Or do they get 48 modules and go into the existing shell with existing harnesses, contactors, BMS etc and swap out all 48 modules one by one?

 

[DaveEV]

Had my 30,000 mile check up today and received the following formal quote for full battery replacement:

Part Number: 290J03NOA

Invoice cost: $2405.73

That's not the battery, that's is the "ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - MOTOR ASSY-TRACTION".

http://mossynissankearnymesaparts.com/nissanparts/index.cfm?description=290J0-3N&action=replacement&search=description&siteid=217074&makeid=25&jointvehid=13705&catalogid=0&BODY=HB&ENGINE=EM61&GRADE=UPPER&TRANS=REDUCER" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[electricfuture]

I'll call them today - as he possibly gave misinformation given the part number is wrong.. This was supposed to be for the entire pack but not including inverter or harness.

 

[TonyWilliams]

Had my 30,000 mile check up today and received the following formal quote for full battery replacement:

Part Number: 290J03NOA

Invoice cost: $2405.73

That's not the battery, that's is the "ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - MOTOR ASSY-TRACTION".

http://mossynissankearnymesaparts.com/nissanparts/index.cfm?description=290J0-3N&action=replacement&search=description&siteid=217074&makeid=25&jointvehid=13705&catalogid=0&BODY=HB&ENGINE=EM61&GRADE=UPPER&TRANS=REDUCER" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Searching 2011 LEAF for Keyword 290J0-3N

ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - MOTOR ASSY-TRACTION - READ THE INSTRUCTION NOTE IN THE ILLUSTRATION.
Part Code: 290J0
Part Number: 290J03NA0A
Year range 10/2010 to 9/2011
Quantity per vehicle: 1

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MSRP: $2,405.73
Online Price: $2,526.02
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM - MOTOR ASSY-TRACTION - READ THE INSTRUCTION NOTE IN THE ILLUSTRATION.
Part Code: 290J0
Part Number: 290J03NA0B
Superceded to: 290J03NA1A
Year range 9/2011 to Present
Quantity per vehicle: 1

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MSRP: $5,408.16
Online Price: $5,678.57
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[JeremyW]

So that's the motor price. Dang. Was all excited there for a minute. That labor price sounds about right for motor replacement. Shouldn't be more than an hour of shop time for a pack swap.

 

[braineo]

Part Number: 290J03NOA

Called my local dealer and was told part was missing a digit.
Then they told me they needed to call Nissan and requested my VIN number which I declined.

The Parts guy will call Nissan and call me back with part number and price.

Should I stand by and wait for the call?

Don't think so.

Actually - just got a call back.

Retail Price between $13,000-$14,000
I asked for part number and they referred back to Nissan.

 

[electricfuture]

yes - I called Poway Nissan back and they are awaiting a call from Nissan to provide the price - so the cost given to me was apparently not correct. As soon as they reply I'll post the answer.

 

[TonyWilliams]

Retail Price between $13,000-$14,000
I asked for part number and they referred back to Nissan.

Since I guess $12,000 - $18,000 a long time ago as the retail price, that sounds believable.

 

[pkulak]

Apparently Tesla is down below $200/kWh already?

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084682_what-goes-into-a-tesla-model-s-battery--and-what-it-may-cost" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If that's the case, why the hell would any other company not use cheap laptop batteries? Or is Nissan down that low too, and we just can't check their prices as easily?

 

[scottf200]

I suggest that instead of speculating that the price isn't real that everyone check with their dealership using the part number and report the results here.

Too bad there are no parts places that you could search. Here are the search for the Volt:

Google search for the battery and part number: https://www.google.com/search?&q=20979876+battery" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"BATTERY. Drive Motor Battery."
$2,994.64 - http://www.tonkinonlineparts.com/p/Chevrolet__/BATTERY-Drive-Motor-Battery/6424745/20979876.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
$2,515.50 (was $2,994.64 on my last search) - http://parts.nalleygmc.com/products/BATTERY-Drive-Motor-Battery/2949468/20979876.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
$2,489.93 (was $2,594.74 on my last search) - http://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/gm-battery-20979876.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Valdemar]

Apparently Tesla is down below $200/kWh already?

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084682_what-goes-into-a-tesla-model-s-battery--and-what-it-may-cost" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If that's the case, why the hell would any other company not use cheap laptop batteries? Or is Nissan down that low too, and we just can't check their prices as easily?

Unlikely. One data point we have is this (you want to click on the link to a pdf in the post).

 

[nosuchthing]

Think what happened to prices of HD TVs. A 2000-dollar TV in 2004 is 300 bucks today. We'll be in much better shape in 3-5 years and able to swap those batteries for double range at a local electro auto shop for about 3-4 thousand.

Personally I'm hoping for Li-Sulfur.

 

[babynuke]

Checking with my dealership tomorrow on this even though I am leasing:

http://www.nissanpartsdiscounts.com/oem-part/nissan/leaf-parts/2013/sl/electric/electric-propulsion-system/battery/battery/290j0-3na1a" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sale Price: $4,326.53

List Price: $5,408.16

You Save: $1,081.63

Part Number : 290J0-3NA1A

 

[UBUYGAS]

Where did you see $200?, that article states the price is $350 to $400 per kWh

I'm sure if Tesla buys 1 million cells a month they are getting a better price. If they made 12,000 cars so far then they bought at least 200 million cells already. Maybe they are paying $200 per kWh, maybe $50

But the end user is not going to get that discount.

Apparently Tesla is down below $200/kWh already?

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084682_what-goes-into-a-tesla-model-s-battery--and-what-it-may-cost" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If that's the case, why the hell would any other company not use cheap laptop batteries? Or is Nissan down that low too, and we just can't check their prices as easily?

 

[smkettner]

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[DaveEV]

Where did you see $200?, that article states the price is $350 to $400 per kWh

It says it all over. In fact, it says that the battery costs are likely to be even lower than that.

In 2009, when Tesla started design work on the Model S, cell costs for 18650 cells were already estimated at $200 to $250 per kWh.

In December 2012, the I.E.K. reported that prices for 18650 cells were collapsing. As of the third quarter of 2012, when Tesla began Model S production, they had fallen to $120 to $200 per kWh.

 

[TickTock]

It was explained to me that it takes over 6 hours because they have to clear the entire shop and lay down rubber mats before they can remove the existing battery pack.

If true, I think this practice may be more dangerous than helpful since it doesn't really provide any realistic protection but may fool the tech into thinking it does. You need a complete loop to pass current so the only way rubber mats on the floor can do anything is if there is a short inside the battery to the housing which is in contact with the chassis and lift (i.e. defective battery and non-functioning LEAF) AND he touches the other terminal.

 

[Wennfred]

Checking with my dealership tomorrow on this even though I am leasing:

http://www.nissanpartsdiscounts.com/oem-part/nissan/leaf-parts/2013/sl/electric/electric-propulsion-system/battery/battery/290j0-3na1a" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sale Price: $4,326.53

List Price: $5,408.16

You Save: $1,081.63

Part Number : 290J0-3NA1A

Great find thanks!

Fred

 

[edatoakrun]

Checking with my dealership tomorrow on this even though I am leasing:

http://www.nissanpartsdiscounts.com/oem-part/nissan/leaf-parts/2013/sl/electric/electric-propulsion-system/battery/battery/290j0-3na1a" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Sale Price: $4,326.53

List Price: $5,408.16

You Save: $1,081.63

Part Number : 290J0-3NA1A

IIRC, Phil and others posted ~ that list price ~ a year ago.

Excellent news if correct, but until someone actually buys one at (or near) that price, I will remain skeptical.