Nissan Leaf battery replacement and not an upgrade

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simmsl

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Wannabe Geek

#306596 6-Aug-2023 12:38

Down to 4 bars on our Nissan Leaf. Still 67 kms at that level which is fine for around town.

Started to investigate getting a replacement battery.

There are a few options but all companies are looking to the future with improved battery replacement options. This adds a considerable cost.

Our current vehicle is 24kWh and we want to stay with that as moving up to 30kWh, or blade technology is too expense.

Have looked for straight up 24kWh batteries , but of course the SOH is less than 80%.

Not after new, as that is impossible, but after 24kWh with good SOH.

What options are there to extend my search in the right direction?

DjShadow

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#3112381 6-Aug-2023 13:08

I've been keeping a quiet eye on this, hopefully will become available soon: https://evsenhanced.com/aftermarket-battery/

simmsl

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Wannabe Geek

#3112414 6-Aug-2023 15:37

Thanks for the reply.

Had a read and it is definitely an interesting option.

Expense is too far beyond what I can afford (approx NZ $18000).

Thanks again for your response.

everettpsycho

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#3112455 6-Aug-2023 18:02

Replacing the packs in leafs is very expensive and as you say seems very focused on upgrading to a good 30kWh at the worst. The 16 blade just doesn't seem to be making any progress whatsoever, they are months overdue the on next update they promised and it doesn't sound like it will be that cheap.

Evs enhanced do offer battery swaps that is cheaper and they might have some better 24kWh packs than yours they took out that if you call them there's a chance they might offer a decent price on a swap out.

I've also seen Hamilton evs and blue evs (I think that's their names) offer battery swaps to int he north island so again call and try your luck with what they took out of someone else's car. Evs enhanced to sell the battery kit to reset the car after a transplant so in theory if you can source a new battery from somewhere buying one of those should mean the swap can be done by more garages.

Scott3

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#3112540 7-Aug-2023 00:14

EV enhanced does this. Ex Christchurch. Costs on their website (select what pack / health you are after).

https://evsenhanced.com/services/hv-battery-swaps-and-upgrades/