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Is there a 2016 Nissan Leaf battery upgrade?

I’ve had my 2016 Nissan Leaf for years, but I’ve driven it a lot for work and racked up a lot of miles. I’ve noticed that the battery just doesn’t hold the charge it used to. Is it possible to upgrade the battery, or is that too expensive?

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Jessica Gibson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It is possible to upgrade a 2016 Nissan Leaf battery. But first, ask yourself if your battery is still covered by the warranty.
Nissan
has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty, so if your battery is defective, let Nissan foot the battery replacement bill!
If you’re hoping for a bigger battery (with more charging capacity), you can upgrade yours. The 2016
Nissan Leaf
already has a decent 30-kWh lithium-ion battery, but you can install a larger 40- or 62-kWh battery in your car.
With that, you’ll enjoy a longer range (either 149 miles or 240 miles)—but it will cost you. A replacement 40-kWh battery runs around $5,500 while the 62-kWh battery will set you back about $8,500 to $9,500. Don’t forget to factor in labor costs, which can add around $1,000 to your bill, too!
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