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Yes, the Leaf traction battery aftermarket is definitely the Wild West here in the US. I have also researched GreenTec and the fact that they offer batteries at 85% and have limits on QC's is an issue. BTW, my understanding is that Nissan no longer stocks 24's, and they will put a 30 in an...

I've had a 2012 SV since 2019, replaced the battery in 2022 and now have 85 miles of range. I can count on both hands the number of times I've needed to charge on the road in 5 years. Of course, I don't do road trips, but was never big into them anyway, and when I have longer distances to go I...

Thank you! So to be clear, if it says I have 19.5 kWh remaining, I actually have 17.5 usable kWh? Or do I have 19.5 and it is not reporting the 2 kWh that the BMS usually holds back?

When the Summary Screen says I have X.X kWh of charge remaining on the battery, does that include the approximately 2 kWh that the battery typically holds back? Or is it only measuring the usable kWh left?

When I bought my 2012 LEAF used in 2017, it was either that, a Fiat (no way!) or the Tesla -- and no way I could afford a Tesla. If I was buying a used EV today, I'd buy a Bolt, but it was not really an affordable used option 7 years ago. For now, my LEAF is fine -- I am semi-retired, work...

It's really pretty simple -- if you have the means to afford a Tesla, then buy one. It is a superior EV. But if you don't (like me, retired on a fixed income) the LEAF is a good alternative, as is the Bolt. In short, it's about the money, just like with ICE cars -- sure, if you can afford a...

Great observations and advice. The naysayers forget that back in the early 2010's, the only EV's were the Leaf @ $30K or a Tesla @ $80K. Yes, it's older technology, but so is the original PC that paved the way for what came later. I have a 2012 with an aftermarket 30 kWh battery w/10 bars that...

Is it worth buying one of them -- please click link (or a similar model)? From what I see, this wouldn’t work at one of Tesla’s roadside superchargers, but at standard chargers you would find at a mall, public garage or hotel. However those locations usually have J1772 anyway that work as well...

Another Question: I've been told that there are 2 battery management systems on a LEAF -- one in the battery pack itself and one onboard the car. True? And if true, which one is LeafSpy reading? If LeafSpy says an aftermarket installed battery SOH is 80%, for example, can I trust that as...

Yeah, maybe. Would taking the car to a Nissan dealer for a diagnostic do any good? Thanks.

I charged to 100% last night. As you know, the onboard charger will not always take the battery to 100% -- in my case, it charged to 90%. At 90% charge, LeafSpy says I have 16 kWh SOC on the battery, or 46 Ah. Extrapolating from that (16 divided by .9), I get about 18 kWh fully charged to 100%...

I charged to 100% last night. As you know, the onboard charger will not always take the battery to 100% -- in my case, it charged to 90%. At 90% charge, LeafSpy says I have 16 kWh SOC on the battery, or 46 Ah. Extrapolating from that (16 divided by .9), I get about 18 kWh fully charged to 100%...

Thanks. I have Pro. But I don't see a battery part number anywhere.

Not sure which forum to post in, so I posted twice, sorry. Question About Calculating Actual Battery Size Using LeafSpy: I bought a battery from a place that said it was a "new" 30 kWh offloaded by a dealer who was getting rid of inventory. I went out and got LeafSpy to see what was up. It...

Not sure which forum to post in, so I posted twice, sorry. Question About Calculating Actual Battery Size Using LeafSpy: I bought a battery from a place that said it was a "new" 30 kWh offloaded by a dealer who was getting rid of inventory. I went out and got LeafSpy to see what was up. It...

Very true about dealerships being conservative and replacing the whole kit and kaboodle. My dad was an independent auto mechanic (1940-1980) and he hated replacing parts rather than the full assemblies because the was a greater chance of the repair "coming back." Replacing a part may be...

Bad news. Got nailed for a new OBC. $2K. Have to bite the bullet and pay for it because I’m not schlepping all over town to find it elsewhere or for some unicorn to fix it. I asked about a trade in for a new Leaf and was told there is a month plus waiting list. Electric Avenue is close to me...

Thanks everyone. I've seen that video and it makes sense. BUT, try finding a reliable knowledgeable mechanic who could make that repair. Even the guy in the video is very clear that you MUST know about electronics and electronic components before you try it. And that assumes that it's a...

I am not a DIY guy, so I'm off to my local Nissan dealer on Monday, but thought I'd put this out anyway in case anybody has had a similar problem: 2012 SV with 11 bars on a 30kWh refurbished aftermarket battery; always trickle charge, runs like a top. My L1 (J1772) charger seems to be FU -- it...