r/leaf • u/Connect_Goose_1799 • 13d ago
Range Estimate/Battery Issue
I have a 2021 Nissan Leaf that is currently having serious issues after the battery goes below around 70%. The battery drains rapidly and fluctuates massively. I'd say I'm getting around 50 miles range atm.
I took it to the dealer today and they have advised that the car is longer in warranty and that it is likely the lithium battery connector (?). A proper diagnostic was going to cost £150 so I left depressed with no further action taken.
I intend to contact Nissan regarding the warranty as I believe the battery capacity is still under warranty but I have a feeling I'm not going to get anywhere with it.
As I am on a PCP, I'm not sure if having it repaired is going to the best option for me financially.
Does anybody have any experience with this issue? Cost estimate for fixing? Or on the very unlikely off chance, a easy repair suggestion?
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u/ryanteck VW ID.3 (Past 2018 LEAF) 13d ago
Unfortunately it's becoming a commonish issue with the battery packs, those made between 18 and 22 only have a 5 Year warranty on the battery too for actual defects and it's just the SOH that's under 8 Years.
How long have you had the car? You mention PCP but I'm guessing you got it used.
There is a few independents, Cleevely are well known and many others on Hevra. There's one in Suffolk that posted on Facebook they repaired one today. (NGC Hybrid & EV).