How long will a 2012 Nissan Leaf last?
The company sees the LEAF’s reasonable life at about 10 years. Managing director of Renault-Nissan Energy Services Francisco Carranza reveals that the batteries in those cars seem to have a 22-year life span. It’s important to note, however, that this means after 22 years the batteries could prove completely unusable.
How much does it cost to replace a 2012 Nissan Leaf battery?
That means replacing the battery on a 2011-2015 LEAF will cost you exactly $5499, plus installation, which the company estimates will take about 3 hours. Owners of 2011 and 2012 cars must also add $225 for a special adapter kit to retrofit the newer battery to the first gen cars.
How much does a 2012 Nissan Leaf cost?
We purchased a 2012 Nissan Leaf, was unable to drive from FtWorth to Arlington without having to charge it twice and then have it towed home, we paid $6700 cash. Called immediately was asked to take it to A certified Nissan dealer see what was wrong with it.
What’s the range of a Nissan Leaf after 2 years?
So after 2 years the car’s rated range may drop from 85 miles to 65 miles. Nissan said they would work on a new chemistry to prevent this from happening. Officially this new chemistry was used in 2015 year model Leafs. However, we’ve learned that many 2014 year models may have included this too.
Is there a tax credit for buying a Nissan Leaf?
Remember that buying a plug-in electric car can qualify you for a Federal income-tax credit of $2,500 to $7,500. The first owner of just about every used Leaf on the market, in other words, paid an effective price $7,500 lower than the sticker price–whether that owner was a private buyer or a leasing company.
Why did Nissan change the warranty on the Nissan Leaf?
The changes came in response to concerns over fast battery degradation in a very small number of Leafs in extremely hot areas–Phoenix, specifically. The revised warranty also protects U.S. Leaf owners against battery-capacity loss during the car’s first five years or 60,000 miles.
Is the 2012 Nissan Leaf a good car?
The car is very peppy. The only downside is that the 2012 model doesn’t have a very long range, so it’s only good for short commutes or as a second car for local trips; if you buy one knowing that, you’ll love it. The entertainment system is reasonably good.
How old do you have to be to buy a Nissan Leaf?
This is due to at least two factors. First is unfamiliarity: With less than five years of history, buyers just don’t know how used Leafs will fare when they’re 10 or 12 years old. Second, though, is a financial quirk. Remember that buying a plug-in electric car can qualify you for a Federal income-tax credit of $2,500 to $7,500.
The changes came in response to concerns over fast battery degradation in a very small number of Leafs in extremely hot areas–Phoenix, specifically. The revised warranty also protects U.S. Leaf owners against battery-capacity loss during the car’s first five years or 60,000 miles.
Remember that buying a plug-in electric car can qualify you for a Federal income-tax credit of $2,500 to $7,500. The first owner of just about every used Leaf on the market, in other words, paid an effective price $7,500 lower than the sticker price–whether that owner was a private buyer or a leasing company.