stjohnh
Well-known member
There have been several reports of nearly new 2013 Leafs with battery capacity readings in the 60-62 AHr range, and several with 66-67 range. A new Leaf ordinarily should have a capacity of 66 AHr. I know there are several battery threads, but none that specifically address this question. I have asked in other sections some of the battery experts and no one seems to have an explanation.
I would like people with 2013 Leafs to report their capacity (AHr) and if they actually have range loss. Other useful info is SOC at LBW. Anything else useful, as well.
I have 2 Leafs, a 2013 S and 2013 SV, both with capacity readings of 60.5-60.9. Both about 2 mo old (manufactured May 2013), both with about 1400 miles. Both run about 65 miles from 100% to LBW at 4mi/Kwh. Both show 18% SOC on the Leaf dash meter at LBW.
My range seems a bit low for a new Leaf, but not really as low as would be expected for a 10% capacity loss (66 AHr to 60 AHr). Additionally, real degradation is usually associated with a higher SOC at LBW (I would expect SOC to read in the 20-22% range at LBW for real degradation).
Anyway, this data is confusing and concerning, especially for those with a new Leaf and wondering if they got a lemon.
If you want to check your capacity in AHr, you have several options, if you already have an android phone or tablet, the following is the least expensive. (Other options are the WattsLeft meter, LeafDD meter, and others).
You will need:
1. OBDII scanner $17 on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008U1MOM8/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
2. Android phone or tablet with Bluetooth, Wifi, and google play store capability (I use the Google Nexus 7 tablet, which is a wonderful general purpose tablet, about $200). Check the Leaf Battery App Manual wiki for more info http://www.mynissanleaf.com/wiki/index.php?title=Leaf_Battery_Application" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. You can buy a phone for less than $50 to use, it does NOT need to be activated.
3. The Leaf Battery App. Link is in the wiki.
******May 2014 update*****
Battery is normal, still indicates capacity about 60-61. Handy way of estimating true range of these cars is in my post in this thread of May 14, 2014
I would like people with 2013 Leafs to report their capacity (AHr) and if they actually have range loss. Other useful info is SOC at LBW. Anything else useful, as well.
I have 2 Leafs, a 2013 S and 2013 SV, both with capacity readings of 60.5-60.9. Both about 2 mo old (manufactured May 2013), both with about 1400 miles. Both run about 65 miles from 100% to LBW at 4mi/Kwh. Both show 18% SOC on the Leaf dash meter at LBW.
My range seems a bit low for a new Leaf, but not really as low as would be expected for a 10% capacity loss (66 AHr to 60 AHr). Additionally, real degradation is usually associated with a higher SOC at LBW (I would expect SOC to read in the 20-22% range at LBW for real degradation).
Anyway, this data is confusing and concerning, especially for those with a new Leaf and wondering if they got a lemon.
If you want to check your capacity in AHr, you have several options, if you already have an android phone or tablet, the following is the least expensive. (Other options are the WattsLeft meter, LeafDD meter, and others).
You will need:
1. OBDII scanner $17 on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008U1MOM8/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
2. Android phone or tablet with Bluetooth, Wifi, and google play store capability (I use the Google Nexus 7 tablet, which is a wonderful general purpose tablet, about $200). Check the Leaf Battery App Manual wiki for more info http://www.mynissanleaf.com/wiki/index.php?title=Leaf_Battery_Application" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. You can buy a phone for less than $50 to use, it does NOT need to be activated.
3. The Leaf Battery App. Link is in the wiki.
******May 2014 update*****
Battery is normal, still indicates capacity about 60-61. Handy way of estimating true range of these cars is in my post in this thread of May 14, 2014