hi leafer's
when i had my warrantied 2016 leaf 144v battery replaced, i had asked the 'service rep, if the '62kwh' batteries are mountable and connectable in a 2015-17 leaf to which she replied 'no,' (didn't offer an explanation; i didn't ask.')
? any leafer out there confirm that's true. ( i thought i read forum or tech site, that the 62kwh will operate, in 15-17's.)
please reply if knowledgeable on that point.
thank you.
and yes, i know the 40kwh does.
62 kwh's 2015.... thru 2017
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Re: 62 kwh's 2015.... thru 2017
https://www.findmyelectric.com/blog/nis ... y-upgrade/
Can I Get a Battery Upgrade for the Nissan LEAF?
Because Nissan retained most of the same pack sizing and connections for all model years of the LEAF, you can upgrade many different versions of the LEAF to either a bigger battery or a more effective one of the same size.
Here are the original battery sizes Nissan included in the LEAF from 2011 onward:
For most models with a 24 kWh or 30 kWh packs, you can easily upgrade to a 40kWh pack. Note: the 2011 to early 2012 Nissan LEAF may need extra adapters and/or customized plugs to complete the upgrade.
LEAFS that originally came with a 40 kWh battery pack can upgrade to a 62 kWh pack, but replacement with a more recent 40 kWh pack is typically more cost effective. The weight and the shape of the 62 kWh pack doesn’t fit exactly the same pack profile as previous packs (it is a bit taller), so some modifications are required for the upgrade (these include modified connection points for bolting in the battery pack, new rear springs, and possibly new underbody protective panels as well).
On the flip side, you can also downgrade your LEAF from a 62 kWh pack to a 40 kWh pack if the larger pack has degraded significantly. This move can be worth the range loss since the 40kWh is currently more available and affordable.
A note about warranty replacements: battery replacements that are covered by warranty will include a 40 kWh pack for both the 30 kWh and the 40kWh version of the LEAF. Nissan no longer manufactures the 30 kWh battery pack for the LEAF, so any warranty replacement for a 30 kWh pack ends up being a free upgrade to the 40 kWh pack.
Can I Get a Battery Upgrade for the Nissan LEAF?
Because Nissan retained most of the same pack sizing and connections for all model years of the LEAF, you can upgrade many different versions of the LEAF to either a bigger battery or a more effective one of the same size.
Here are the original battery sizes Nissan included in the LEAF from 2011 onward:
- 2011-2017 Nissan LEAF (ZE0 Gen 1): 24 kWh
- 2016 Nissan LEAF: 30 kWh
- 2018-Present Nissan LEAF (ZE1 Gen 2): 40 kWh
- Nissan LEAF PLus (up to 2022): 62 kWh*
- 2023 Nissan LEAF Plus: 60 kWh*
For most models with a 24 kWh or 30 kWh packs, you can easily upgrade to a 40kWh pack. Note: the 2011 to early 2012 Nissan LEAF may need extra adapters and/or customized plugs to complete the upgrade.
LEAFS that originally came with a 40 kWh battery pack can upgrade to a 62 kWh pack, but replacement with a more recent 40 kWh pack is typically more cost effective. The weight and the shape of the 62 kWh pack doesn’t fit exactly the same pack profile as previous packs (it is a bit taller), so some modifications are required for the upgrade (these include modified connection points for bolting in the battery pack, new rear springs, and possibly new underbody protective panels as well).
On the flip side, you can also downgrade your LEAF from a 62 kWh pack to a 40 kWh pack if the larger pack has degraded significantly. This move can be worth the range loss since the 40kWh is currently more available and affordable.
A note about warranty replacements: battery replacements that are covered by warranty will include a 40 kWh pack for both the 30 kWh and the 40kWh version of the LEAF. Nissan no longer manufactures the 30 kWh battery pack for the LEAF, so any warranty replacement for a 30 kWh pack ends up being a free upgrade to the 40 kWh pack.