battery life: how long does it last?

the battery in your Nissan LEAF™ is designed for years of use.

With proper care and maintenance, your battery will last for many years. However, over time it will undergo some reduction in capacity. This will affect range. Consider though that 70% of people drive less than 64 km (40 miles) per day. So even as your battery ages and range is affected, most people will not be impacted.

to help maintain battery capacity:
  • park/store in moderate temperature
  • drive moderately (not aggressive)
  • use Eco-Mode
  • don't exceed 80% state of charge when using quick charge
  • use long life mode* when storing the vehicle for extended periods of time (over 30 days)
excessive capacity reduction could be attributed to:
  • driving or storing your LEAF in extreme temperatures
  • repeatedly charging your LEAF by quick charge several times a day
  • driving aggressively (up hill driving for a long period of time at a steep incline or grade, high speed constant driving)

Like all lithium ion batteries, the Nissan LEAF battery will experience a reduction in the amount of electricity or charge it can hold over time, resulting in a reduction in the vehicle's range. This is normal and expected. The rate of reduction cannot be assured however, the battery is expected to maintain approximately 80% of its initial capacity after 5 years of normal operation and recommended care, but this is not guaranteed. This number may be higher or lower depending upon usage and care.

*Long life mode is setting the battery to charge only up to 80% of capacity.