Cost of replacing the Nissan LEAF’s Batteries DROPS 90%
The cost of replacing the batteries in a Nissan LEAF has dropped to just £2,000, thanks to a new Nissan scheme to offer refabricated batteries in Japan.
But as economies of scale – and advances in technology – start to make their mark, battery costs for EVs continue to drop making EVs more affordable, more profitable for car makers and more appealing on the used market.
A good example is the cost of a replacement battery pack for the Nissan LEAF, which cost £20,000 just seven years ago, but which had dropped to £5,000 three years later.
But now, as Nissan in Japan launches a refrabricated battery replacement option with 4R Energy Corp, the price of getting a refabricated 24kWh battery pack drops to just £2,000 – a 90 per cent drop in cost in just seven years.
You can still buy new battery packs from Nissan, with prices (in Japan) for the 24kWh at £4,300, 30kWh at £5,300 and the 40kWh at £5,450. But if, as Nissan are planning, the refabricated battery range is extended to all battery pack sizes, then even a refabricated 40kWh battery pack should cost around £2,500.
Chris says
Further to my previous post, cleevlyev in Cheltenham are doing battery upgrades approx £13500 for a 62kW battery
They also have a mobile servicing service my 30kWh is being done in October and I’m in Kent.
kaz says
If I go to japan can I get this done for my uk 2011 leaf?
Calvin Warner says
could i get the contact of a UK company/firm that does battery upgrades. I have a 2015 24Kw Nissan Leaf, i would like to upgrade the battery to a 40Kw battery.
Chris Moore says
You will find it difficult to get a U.K. company to replace your battery, muxsan.com is the company to go to in the Netherlands.
Robert Llewelyn mentioned in one of his bloggs that he will be going there to get his original 24kWh leaf done there.
If your 24 is in good condition, it’s a lot cheaper than buying new also you could go 30kWh or even 40kWh however loss of a bit of boot space on the 40
Greg Myers says
So if you replace one module how many bars could that replace? How many modules are there? That sounds promising
Adrian Clements says
Nissan are currently (28/1/2020) quoting £17k + VAT to replace the battery in a Leaf. That seems designed to get no sales (which is allegedly how many they get)!
PatrickNjogu says
Hi, on the 19th March 2024 Nissan quote me £29,988 for a 62kwh, which sounded criminal.
maciek nicewicz says
I ranged Nissan UK HQ and few local Nissan dealers, they have no idea about the Programme
Chris Moore says
I’m astonished that in Japan you can get them at those prices. Is the battery chemistry the same as the 62kWh battery? if that’s the case how can Nissan justify just £40,000 for the 62kWh leaf and no Thermal Battery Management. Let’s say the battery is approximately £10,000.
We Brits are being taken advantage of once again.
Don’t forget the investment for tooling and set up has long since been amortised since the leaf is a converted petrol vehicle.
Malcolm says
I was considering a used leaf. I have just changed my mind, basically the battery is more than the car.
MikeG says
I will have a good 24kwh battery available for £2.5k shortly due to an upgrade if that’s of interest. Car can still run 85 miles on that one.
Doug Symmons says
Hi – is it still available and how many bars is it displaying please.
Regards – Doug Symmons,Cardiff
Mike Garwood says
It was 12 bars but unfortunately was sold the same day it was taken out. Contact Cleevely Electric Vehicles if you are still looking for one.
MikeG says
It was 12 bars about 86% SOH but unfortunately sold the same day it was removed. Contact Cleevely Electric Vehicles if you are still on the lookout for one since they do swaps & upgrades.
LukeP says
FYI to anyone reading this thread – Cleevely are no longer doing battery upgrades according to their website
Leesun says
Any idea if and when Nissan will offer this in the UK? Do they offer any battery replacement scheme at all in the UK (new not refabricated)? I read a blog by a couple in the US who did theirs on a fixed price scheme for about 5000 US
Cars UK says
It doesn’t look likely the re-fabricated battery option will make it outside Japan, but Nissan do say that in Europe and the UK they will replace individual modules for €465 (around £395) and if the whole battery needs replacing it will need an individual assessment by a dealer.
Richard says
Is it possible to replace a battery in the UK
Cars UK says
Nissan do do battery replacement, but they have not yet extended the refurb scheme to the UK
chris howe says
Hi its been a while since your piece. I have looked for this replacement option but Nissan uk seems to know nothing about it, did it happen ?
Cars UK says
It seems Nissan has so far got no further than offering the refurb battery programme in Japan.