$12k to replace 24kwh battery?

[sytrilogy]

I don't type well, sorry. The price on the receipt was actually $4676.76! I have the paperwork from Nissan that is the 8 year/1000 mile warranty from Nissan corporate. I know this price would not now be available, but the important piece that many may not know is that all the dealerships are independently owned and operated, and they can set their own prices. It was worth it to me to ask for a written quote from this specific dealership at the time, but I wouldn't want this place to be flooded with calls now looking for the same deal.

I don't think Nissan makes the 24 kWh battery any longer. I shall watch for pricing for the 40 kWh battery from Nissan and the resurrection of Fenix Power. I still have 10 bars showing on my 24, and normal degradation has slowed to a crawl which is to be expected when you adhere to the 20-80% rule as I do. The latest estimate I got from my Leaf Tech for the upgrade to the 40 was about 11K. I'm not going to bite yet for the additional range which I really don't need; but if I did, I'd see myself as having a new car that I love for 11K. Other than the battery issue, nothing breaks in these cars if they're well cared for with rare exception.

 

[ajbessinger]

Hi, what's the name of your PNW business so I can get a quote on a 2015 replacement pack? Tx

Sorry, didn't see your reply until now. My shop is QC Charge #2,
Location: 8750 NE Emerson St, Portland OR, 97220
Phone: +1 (971) 444-5064
Email: [email protected]

 

[Bombastinator2]

Have had a 2015 Leaf for two years and loving it. Battery capacity is down to 9 bars and while that's not hindering city driving it's enough for me to start planning ahead. Articles like this claim it should cost $3-$5k to replace these old 24kwh batteries. I didn't know if I should believe what I read on the internet so I called my local Nissan dealer and they quoted me $12k, which doesn't even include labor. That was quite disappointing to hear, especially since battery tech is supposed to be getting cheaper all the time. (They also said they would not install a 40kwh replacement on the 2015 model, after I asked, which I expected, but I figured I'd ask anyway.) So.... is the local dealer just marking it up? What is a reasonable amount to pay?

It should?? Everybody wants one of those…. Several hundred pounds of lithium carbonate for only that much…

 

[Dooglas]

I don't type well, sorry. The price on the receipt was actually $4676.76! I have the paperwork from Nissan that is the 8 year/1000 mile warranty from Nissan corporate. I know this price would not now be available, but the important piece that many may not know is that all the dealerships are independently owned and operated, and they can set their own prices.

Not quite true. Nissan dealers do set their own prices for labor on most work they do. Nissan sets the price on parts sold to their dealers (and a battery replacement is primarily the cost of the part). The other exception is Nissan sets the amount they reimbuse a dealer for labor in doing a warranty repair.

 

[electricfuture]

My 2011 Leaf with a 24 KWH batter down to 6 bars is now a boat anchor. It is in perfect condition with like new tires, gray leather interior, imitation wood dash, Pearl White paint, new shocks but with 112,000 and is worth $600 for a trade in and about the same from a junk yard.

When I requested a replacement battery from the Nissan dealership a few months ago they informed me they had to test the battery with a direct feed to Nissan in Japan, who would decide the replacement cost. Corporate's answer was $12,000 after up to a 9 month wait plus $1000 local dealer installation cost. Direct discussions with Nissan USA Customer Service Representative confirmed that the numbers were correct - no negotiation.

Re-built batteries from companies like Greentech Auto have non-Nissan cell replacements, only a couple of years warrantee with lots of exceptions and costs $6,000 plus $1,000 installation for a 80% SOC used 24 KWH battery. They will install a 40KWH battery but do not guarantee it will "talk" to the cars battery management system properly.

This is the reality - don't listen to all the hype about battery replacement for older Leafs. Nissan just wants you to buy a new car - period.

My car is a write-off, but at least I enjoyed it for 13 years of heavy use.