Old Nissan Leaf Gets About 180 Miles Of Range (Video) - CleanTechnica

The article discusses upgrading an older Nissan Leaf electric vehicle (EV) by replacing its original 24 kWh battery pack with a larger 50 kWh battery pack from VIVNE, effectively more than doubling the car’s range. Originally, early Nissan Leafs had about an 80-mile range, which was sufficient for short commutes but limited for longer trips. The owner’s old battery, with nearly 90,000 miles of use, provided around 70-80 miles of range. After the battery upgrade, the estimated range at about 50% charge was around 90 miles, suggesting a full charge range of approximately 180-200 miles, though the new battery had not yet been fully road tested. This upgrade offers a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a new EV, potentially extending the vehicle’s life by another 90,000 miles without major repairs and addressing previous battery thermal management issues. Additionally, the article touches on the potential reuse of old Nissan Leaf battery modules for home energy storage.