Daffy911 said:
Hi All,
Does anyone know of any companies selling high capacity (30 kWh+) batteries for Leafs? There are 200k Leafs out there, many with diminished capacities so it would seem a great business opportunity, especially if the balance of the car is still in great condition.
Actually, it's an extremely limited business opportunity in the USA, or anywhere else where new BEV sales are heavily subsidized, and rational markets are so heavily distorted by these government policies.
Depending on where you live in the USA, You can get a $7,500 to ~$15,000 in total subsidies to buy a new BEV with a new battery, as opposed to $0 in subsidies
anywhere to replace a BEV's battery pack.
Just look at the number of forum members who have bought two, three or even more BEVs in just ~5 years, as opposed to the two (?) who have actually purchased replacement packs for their LEAFs.
It just makes more sense (from a personal financial standpoint) for almost all BEV owners to sell their vehicle to another driver with lower capacity needs as battery capacity degrades, and get the
free money from the government, by buying a higher capacity pack,
which happens to come with a new BEV...