Thanks for the video. I'm heavily considering getting myself one of these and have been doing a lot of research regarding battery life and extending it for as long as possible and videos like yours help a lot!
@@KennyGillis Very similar situation! My boss owns one and his battery has only lost two bars in six years, and he's helping me with the loan to get one for myself as I've been driving an old beat down 2008 Ford F-150 for the last 6 years. Tired of the maintenance and gas costs and this lack of AC in Texas heat, lol.
@@abstractdebauchery Very cool! I got mine for $6500. You can find them for as low as $4000. I usually will set an alert on craigslist so I get an email when one pops up. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.
Kenny tku so much for your informative videos. I had had my 2011 leaf computer reset a few years ago. Can that be done again to get more miles. After this crazy winter for California, it’s charging only at about 48 and it was up to 70 after reset. I’ve got 7 battery bars left on the far right side. Tku jb
My daughter has a 2015 Leaf and tells me biggest problem is with 12v battery that has to be changed every 3 years or so. I am wondering if I can do that myself, and if I can replace with a LiFeO4 battery, like the one I have in my sailboat? Anything I need to know? Especially, how can I tell if that battery is near the end of its life?
I'm pretty sure most auto parts stores will do a free battery health check. I don't see why you couldn't upgrade the battery. I haven't changed my 12 volt battery. There may be a special procedure for this. I'm sure it's in the owner's manual.
Sure, I know that the batteries heat up when you accelerate quickly. Eco mode encourages slower accelerations with its pedal position calibration therefore creating less heat in the batteries. Heat is what hurts these batteries and causes degradation, especially since there is no battery cooling system like there is in the Volt or in Teslas.
This car is just a nightmare. Too cold. Too hot. Too soon to charge. Avoid extended highway driving. This is a CAR that's supposed to serve ME. Why are we having to jump through all these hoops for a car we PAY for?
@@KennyGillis Thank goodness I already sold this piece of junk - although I only got back 1/2 of what I paid for it (used!) Everyone knows these Leafs are pretty much dead weight and a heavy brick
Even bigger Tip: Ignore the fabulist Anti-EV trolls claiming to have owned a Leaf (they're almost always new car dealers, the losers that work for them or those people involved with the sales of automotive parts and services for ICE vehicles). Under normal operation the battery pack will not see damaging heat levels or the associated capacity loss. Unless you live in a very hot climate (think Arizona and temperatures of 115F), and like to drive between HVDC charging stations at over 80 mph, then you won't suffer any capacity loss beyond that which is expected and covered under warranty. Nearly all of those who suffered premature capacity loss did so because of self inflicted abuse. However, to be fair most of those early owners were not aware that aggressive driving and charging habits, when ambient temperatures were above 100F, could damage the batteries. When reading these comments readers should be aware that the only people referring to these vehicles as pieces of junk are Bull$hitting ultracrepidarians. The Leaf has won awards from KBB and Consumer reports for being among the most reliable and lowest cost to own vehicles ever made. The early 24kWh Leafs may have struggled to reach 100k miles with more than 70% of their battery capacity remaining but they would reach that mileage virtually maintenance free.
@@Tron-Jockey what a joke. i've since then bought a Tesla and has had NO, ZERO problems with battery degradation. It's a HUGE design flaw to still only have air-cooled batteries in the Leafs, and that's what I was getting at. So no I am not your Anti-EV troll as you are rudely suggesting. and Yes I was right it's so 2010 to have to worry about not going past 80, or having to worry too much about charging pattern, etc. These Leafs are bricks as they are. Go Tesla for anyone considering EV's they're the best at it, especially with the battery thermal management
thanks for taking the time of going trough the manual !
You are welcome!
Will be buying the Nissan leaf next year so this will help
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video. I'm heavily considering getting myself one of these and have been doing a lot of research regarding battery life and extending it for as long as possible and videos like yours help a lot!
Do it! I love this car. I've had mine for 2 years. $0 in maintenance and about $10-20 in charging. I have a free charger at work.
@@KennyGillis Very similar situation! My boss owns one and his battery has only lost two bars in six years, and he's helping me with the loan to get one for myself as I've been driving an old beat down 2008 Ford F-150 for the last 6 years. Tired of the maintenance and gas costs and this lack of AC in Texas heat, lol.
@@abstractdebauchery Very cool! I got mine for $6500. You can find them for as low as $4000. I usually will set an alert on craigslist so I get an email when one pops up. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.
Great video, thanks for uploading. I wanna find out how to charge up to just 80 percent on my 2016 Leaf 2:43
Kenny tku so much for your informative videos. I had had my 2011 leaf computer reset a few years ago. Can that be done again to get more miles. After this crazy winter for California, it’s charging only at about 48 and it was up to 70 after reset. I’ve got 7 battery bars left on the far right side. Tku jb
Hello, I actually don't know about resetting the computer. Which computer, the battery management system or the car's computer?
Would these be good tips for lithium ion batteries in general?
My daughter has a 2015 Leaf and tells me biggest problem is with 12v battery that has to be changed every 3 years or so. I am wondering if I can do that myself, and if I can replace with a LiFeO4 battery, like the one I have in my sailboat? Anything I need to know? Especially, how can I tell if that battery is near the end of its life?
I'm pretty sure most auto parts stores will do a free battery health check. I don't see why you couldn't upgrade the battery. I haven't changed my 12 volt battery. There may be a special procedure for this. I'm sure it's in the owner's manual.
Well, it's 111 here today. It's really just a matter of when the battery dies here, not if.
Could u further explain nr 11, use of eco? I use it every day
Sure, I know that the batteries heat up when you accelerate quickly. Eco mode encourages slower accelerations with its pedal position calibration therefore creating less heat in the batteries. Heat is what hurts these batteries and causes degradation, especially since there is no battery cooling system like there is in the Volt or in Teslas.
NOT correct information of temperature in °C !!! 13°F = minus -10°C
Thank you for the correction!
Tip: Just don't buy a Leaf new or used. Battery degradation from heat, is so 2010.
This car is just a nightmare. Too cold. Too hot. Too soon to charge. Avoid extended highway driving. This is a CAR that's supposed to serve ME. Why are we having to jump through all these hoops for a car we PAY for?
@@AW66888 I'll buy it. Where are you located? How many bars left and what year?
@@KennyGillis Thank goodness I already sold this piece of junk - although I only got back 1/2 of what I paid for it (used!) Everyone knows these Leafs are pretty much dead weight and a heavy brick
Even bigger Tip: Ignore the fabulist Anti-EV trolls claiming to have owned a Leaf (they're almost always new car dealers, the losers that work for them or those people involved with the sales of automotive parts and services for ICE vehicles). Under normal operation the battery pack will not see damaging heat levels or the associated capacity loss. Unless you live in a very hot climate (think Arizona and temperatures of 115F), and like to drive between HVDC charging stations at over 80 mph, then you won't suffer any capacity loss beyond that which is expected and covered under warranty. Nearly all of those who suffered premature capacity loss did so because of self inflicted abuse. However, to be fair most of those early owners were not aware that aggressive driving and charging habits, when ambient temperatures were above 100F, could damage the batteries.
When reading these comments readers should be aware that the only people referring to these vehicles as pieces of junk are Bull$hitting ultracrepidarians. The Leaf has won awards from KBB and Consumer reports for being among the most reliable and lowest cost to own vehicles ever made. The early 24kWh Leafs may have struggled to reach 100k miles with more than 70% of their battery capacity remaining but they would reach that mileage virtually maintenance free.
@@Tron-Jockey what a joke. i've since then bought a Tesla and has had NO, ZERO problems with battery degradation. It's a HUGE design flaw to still only have air-cooled batteries in the Leafs, and that's what I was getting at. So no I am not your Anti-EV troll as you are rudely suggesting. and Yes I was right it's so 2010 to have to worry about not going past 80, or having to worry too much about charging pattern, etc. These Leafs are bricks as they are. Go Tesla for anyone considering EV's they're the best at it, especially with the battery thermal management