Alternative map update to Nissan's?

[Marcusmax]

I recently bought a 2017 30kwh Leaf. The map is from 2015-2016 so I would like to update it. However the cost of doing so through Nissan is pretty high and it's only a couple of years younger. I only need it for Ireland as I won't be taking this car anywhere else! Is there any cheaper alternative?

 

[Marcusmax]

Ok, not much action here! I am considering getting the update anyway because it would be good to have it but I’m wondering if it is worth it, given the latest version available through Nissan seems to be for 2016-17. Any thoughts?

I notice there are map updates available on Amazon etc. for a fraction of what Nissan charges. Obviously compatibility would have to be clarified. Is this a possibility or does an update have to be sourced from Nissan only and coded to the particular car/nav system?

 

[Stanton]

The only way to get a map update for a Gen1 Leaf (like you have) is from Nissan; the last update Nissan released for Gen1 Leafs is 2018 (I have it).

 

[Marcusmax]

Thanks. I can only find a Nissan website that does the updates based in the US although I am in Ireland. Does this look like the right one? It says it is based on data from 2020 but may well be 2018 as you say.

Here is a photo of my Nav version screen:

 

[flydiver]

Integrated map updates for older cars, at least the Leaf and Prius have, are stupidly expensive, clunky as hell, a pain to use, and generally not worth the hassle. The Leaf is WAY better than the Prius, which is gawdawful. I hate that app.
Use your phone. Or get a dash mount and an old Android/iPad that have GPS and use that if you want a larger/better screen. It'll cost less, update itself, and work better.

 

[Marcusmax]

Yes I'm sure you are right. It's just that I only got the car and would like everything to be as up to date as possible. However I'm not sure I want to pay €155 for the privilege..

 

[PrettyBoyJesse]

I have been working on an OSM image for a the factory nav. If anyone has any navigation update discs that they could part with. I would appreciate it.

 

[Marcusmax]

Sounds good. Maybe let us know when/if you manage to make it.

 

[indylmc]

You have a 2017 leaf, is android auto an option?

 

[Marcusmax]

That looks interesting but the website says it's compatible with the 2018 Leaf so I imagine it's the ZE1 only. I'm looking into other ways of installing it but a little wary of them.