Where is Buy Used Nissan Leaf ZEO Batteries?

Forums › Transport (cars, bikes and boats) › Where is Buy Used Nissan Leaf ZEO Batteries?

simmsl

5 posts

Wannabe Geek

#319528 3-May-2025 10:23

Two questions

Struggling here to find options on used ZEO Batteries. I know of one place that is https://nissinking.co.nz/ but they have limited stock.

So trying to find other companies in New Zealand that also stock ZEO batteries. All other companies do ZE1 and up versions.

While the ZE1 batteries are great the cost for those and subsequent installation is expensive.

So after a ZEO battery for my Nissan Leaf 2013 that has a battery SOH of at least 80%.

2. Second question relates to the installation of this battery. On different New Zealand websites that talk about the replacement battery process with quotes

for installation starting from $500. However they mention no company names and the only company that I could find is quoting $2000 for installation if

I provide that battery. If $2000 is the current price then that is acceptable but I do not know. Live in Hamilton.

Obraik

2123 posts

Uber Geek

#3370185 3-May-2025 11:46

What is the cost of the battery replacement that you’ve been looking at?

I’d have to question the financial feasibility of replacing the battery in a 2013 Leaf. If the range has degraded beyond suiting your daily drive, it would likely be cheaper to just sell the car to someone where that range is suitable and get a newer EV that has the range you need.

Looking to buy a Tesla? Use my referral link and we both get credits

simmsl

5 posts

Wannabe Geek

#3371741 9-May-2025 13:35

Good point.

Cost is the issue. Approximately $5000 for used replacement battery (battery and installation) with 74% SOH or $12,000 to $15,000 for a much better EV.

Would much prefer a better EV but cannot afford that.

Currently the EV can do 54 km, however that is with the EV traction battery warning light showing.

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Appreciated.

Gabor

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#3371836 9-May-2025 18:19

If you are doing a straight swap (like for like battery), then the installation is straight forward.

This guy seems to have demystified the process considerably, and has given me enough confidence to DIY (i.e. rope in my father in law)

https://github.com/dalathegreat/Nissan-LEAF-Battery-Upgrade/wiki

https://www.youtube.com/@DalasEVRepair

I have recently been ballparked $500 from a local mechanic (Wairarapa) to do a straight swap, and quoted $700 (straight swap 30KWh to 30KWh) and $1400 (upgrade swap from 30KWh to 40KWh) from a Wellington mechanic.

More useful info at Nissan Leaf Battery Upgrade Guide https://evdb.nz/leaf-battery-guide

CYaBro

4586 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

Trusted

#3371895 9-May-2025 19:56

If Facebook is correct then you should be able to go to any landfill and have your pick of batteries for free!

Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.