I own a 2011 LEAF with about 50,000 miles on it. The battery is quite diminished. System shows as 7 bars, but this does not seem accurate based on actual use. It takes forever to charge, and regen braking works very poorly now (battery just cant absorb current the way it used to). I have to be very careful and can only expect about 30 miles on a good day. The current condition of the battery is entirely my fault. I have been very hard on this car. For over a year it endured very deep discharges twice daily 5 days a week, many fast charges and a lot of WOT driving. I knew this would take its toll on the battery, but I am now looking at options to replace it. I love the car and have no intention of ever getting rid of it.
One option I'm exploring is buying a salvage vehicle with a young battery as a donor, provided the price is right.
What I need to know is what model years of LEAF have a battery that is fully compatible with my 2011 model? For example, can I R&R my battery with one from as late as a 2016?
TIA,
Steve in New Mexico
One option I'm exploring is buying a salvage vehicle with a young battery as a donor, provided the price is right.
What I need to know is what model years of LEAF have a battery that is fully compatible with my 2011 model? For example, can I R&R my battery with one from as late as a 2016?
TIA,
Steve in New Mexico