# Nissan Electric Car Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/nissan-electric-car-forum/75.md [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Nissan Electric Car Forum category](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-nissan-electric-car-forum-category/201)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-nissan-electric-car-forum-category/201 "2016-12-18T02:56:51Z")
Various topics related to Nissan --- ## [About changing 2018 Nissan leaf charging speed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-changing-2018-nissan-leaf-charging-speed/24731)
**Author:** [@Gurkut](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gurkut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-changing-2018-nissan-leaf-charging-speed/24731 "2022-07-20T16:00:44Z")
Hello, What do you think about to change 3 kw to 6 kw. please check image --- ## [Add-on Lithium pack for Nissan Leaf with no balancing. Be careful with battery upgrades! (EN subtitles available)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/add-on-lithium-pack-for-nissan-leaf-with-no-balancing-be-careful-with-battery-upgrades-en-subtitles-available/23249)
**Author:** [@YLogvin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/YLogvin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/add-on-lithium-pack-for-nissan-leaf-with-no-balancing-be-careful-with-battery-upgrades-en-subtitles-available/23249 "2022-01-10T19:59:11Z")
Hello everyone. I wanted to share what happens when super professionals install an additional battery for your Nissan Leaf cheap and real quick. Well, certainly nothing good. I’d suggest choosing carefully whom you tru… --- ## [Nissan e-Power a change of strategy](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-e-power-a-change-of-strategy/12018)
**Author:** [@emiliofcastillo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/emiliofcastillo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-e-power-a-change-of-strategy/12018 "2017-02-08T01:31:34Z")
\[image\] Nissan Changes Strategy When Nissan launched the world’s most popular battery electric powered vehicle back in 2010, the Nissan Leaf was seen as the way forward for the company. In effect, Nissan had decided… --- ## [Miles/kwh v estimated range](https://community.electricforum.com/t/miles-kwh-v-estimated-range/6423)
**Author:** [@terryrow](https://community.electricforum.com/u/terryrow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/miles-kwh-v-estimated-range/6423 "2016-12-30T15:57:29Z")
The car is telling me that I am averaging 4.7 - 4.9 miles per Kwh. I reset every few weeks to maintain a current average. When the car tells me I have a 100% charge the estimated range is only 90 miles. Simple maths,… --- ## [Old Leaf with low miles - issues?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/old-leaf-with-low-miles-issues/6351)
**Author:** [@Neville](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Neville)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/old-leaf-with-low-miles-issues/6351 "2016-10-20T15:25:46Z")
I'm looking at buying a second-hand 2011 Leaf which is currently in transit from Japan. The car has done less than 4000 miles (6000km) since new so less than 1000 miles per year on average. Are there any known issues w… --- ## [Do you enjoy driving your Nissan Leaf?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-enjoy-driving-your-nissan-leaf/6245)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-enjoy-driving-your-nissan-leaf/6245 "2016-07-21T15:34:13Z")
We would be intrigued to hear from any Nissan Leaf owners out there. Do you enjoy driving your Nissan Leaf? Are there any drawbacks? Would you recommend one to a friend? There is a lot of press comment about the Nissan… --- ## [Nissan to launch EV range extender](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-to-launch-ev-range-extender/6220)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-to-launch-ev-range-extender/6220 "2016-07-17T23:09:52Z")
It seems that Nissan has some major plans for the future after confirming both an EV range extender AND a move to autonomous vehicles which must surely involve EVs at some point? Full story:- Nissan to introduce EV r… --- ## [Nissan expects increase in EV sales](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-expects-increase-in-ev-sales/6118)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-expects-increase-in-ev-sales/6118 "2016-06-07T13:59:43Z")
Nissan believe that 20% of the company’s sales within Europe will be electric vehicles by 2020. This is one of many great aspirations released about the electric car market in recent weeks but is it really feasible? We… --- ## [Summary of recent Nissan EV news](https://community.electricforum.com/t/summary-of-recent-nissan-ev-news/6058)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 10:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/summary-of-recent-nissan-ev-news/6058 "2016-05-16T10:02:44Z")
Nissan has certainly been in the news of late regarding its electric vehicle division with news that the company has managed to crack the code for a new generation of lithium ion batteries which will significantly increa… --- ## [I received my Nissan Leaf thread](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-received-my-nissan-leaf-thread/2942)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2016, 8:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-received-my-nissan-leaf-thread/2942 "2016-03-16T08:07:00Z")
As the Nissan Leaf phenomenon continues to grow around the world this thread is the place to discuss your experiences having received your own Nissan Leaf. Was it exactly what you expected? Are you happy with the vehicle… --- ## [Met a Guy](https://community.electricforum.com/t/met-a-guy/5761)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/met-a-guy/5761 "2016-01-31T13:59:13Z")
Met a guy At the Donut shop today. Has a 2012 Leaf. Gave me the "Real World" skinny's of life with owner ship of more than a few months. Invited him to join us and tell the group what he told me. The company seems to… --- ## [Leaf](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leaf/5702)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 6:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leaf/5702 "2015-12-29T06:00:47Z")
Copied with permission Lawrence RhodesDec 27 10:54 AM I was at my Nissan dealer to look for a new Leaf as I'm selling the vegmobile. They want 5k down to lease an SV and get a payment near 200 a month. The buy back … --- ## [Nissan Teatro concept car - bizarre!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-teatro-concept-car-bizarre/5499)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2015, 11:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-teatro-concept-car-bizarre/5499 "2015-10-28T11:28:09Z")
Check out the images of the Nissan Teatro concept car with more information here:- NISSAN | Design of Teatro for Dayz: A clean canvas for digital sharing --- ## [Nissan Leaf journey capacity now 155 miles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-journey-capacity-now-155-miles/5292)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 1:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-journey-capacity-now-155-miles/5292 "2015-09-11T01:07:33Z")
Is the new Nissan Leaf 2016 journey capacity of 155 miles enough? --- ## [Nissan Leaf brake software update](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-brake-software-update/5044)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-brake-software-update/5044 "2015-06-09T15:20:48Z")
It seems that Nissan released a new Nissan Leaf software update for the braking system towards the end of 2014. Have you had any experience of this software update? Did it work you? --- ## [Turning over a new LEAF](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turning-over-a-new-leaf/4670)
**Author:** [@MichaelBoxwell](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MichaelBoxwell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 4:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turning-over-a-new-leaf/4670 "2014-12-01T04:35:37Z")
I've just replaced my Mk 1 Nissan LEAF with the latest and greatest version. I wasn't planning on doing so. I lease my car, because I worked out that my monthly lease was less than the cost of pumping petrol into my pr… --- ## [Did you buy or lease your Nissan Leaf?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-buy-or-lease-your-nissan-leaf/2943)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2014, 8:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-you-buy-or-lease-your-nissan-leaf/2943 "2014-11-15T08:21:19Z")
Many people are still sitting on the fence with regards to electric vehicles and their short to medium term value therefore the option to buy or lease a Nissan Leaf has given electric vehicle followers food for thought. … --- ## [SYMPHONY EV Nissan Leaf at Knowsley Safari Park](https://community.electricforum.com/t/symphony-ev-nissan-leaf-at-knowsley-safari-park/4595)
**Author:** [@SymphonyEV](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SymphonyEV)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/symphony-ev-nissan-leaf-at-knowsley-safari-park/4595 "2014-11-07T14:59:32Z")
As you would expect, Knowsley Safari Park take the environment seriously and as part of their efforts to minimise their carbon footprint they have one of our bespoke branded, 100% electric Nissan Leafs and charging point… --- ## [Nissan Leaf sales up again!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-sales-up-again/4537)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2014, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-sales-up-again/4537 "2014-10-16T17:01:26Z")
Its seems as though the Nissan Leaf is going from strength to strength with the company reporting the 19th month of consecutive sales increases:- Nissan LEAF Sales Hit Record Month 19 Months In A Row A sign of things… --- ## [2014 Leaf S Lease](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-leaf-s-lease/4245)
**Author:** [@ESA1178](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ESA1178)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2014, 8:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-leaf-s-lease/4245 "2014-05-26T08:25:06Z")
Thinking of getting the 2014 Leaf S on a lease. My questions are: Does the $7500 IRS credit come off the purchase at lease end? Will I still get the $2500 CA cash rebate even though it is a lease? Or does the dealer ge… --- ## [Nissan offers free electricity to revitalise EV sales](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-offers-free-electricity-to-revitalise-ev-sales/4192)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 8:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-offers-free-electricity-to-revitalise-ev-sales/4192 "2014-04-18T08:20:57Z")
Hot on the tails of a trial in Texas, Nissan has this week revealed that those who acquire a Nissan Leaf after 1 April 2014 will be entitled to free electricity for the next two years. They will be given a card allowing … --- ## [Nissan EV-02 New Prototype](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-ev-02-new-prototype/889)
**Author:** [@arb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 9:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-ev-02-new-prototype/889 "2014-03-26T09:25:41Z")
Nissan Motor unveils new prototype electric car Aug 6 04:59 AM US/Eastern Nissan Motor Co. unveiled a new prototype electric vehicle Wednesday with batteries twice as powerful as conventional technology, aiming to tak… --- ## [Nissan Leaf charging station agreement in Israel](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-charging-station-agreement-in-israel/4076)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 11:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-leaf-charging-station-agreement-in-israel/4076 "2014-02-16T11:14:55Z")
Renault Nissan importer Carasso Motors has confirmed an agreement with the Paz Oil Company which will see the installation of Nissan Leaf charging stations at Paz gas stations. The first stage of this agreement will see … --- ## [Reverse-Trike With Leaf Batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reverse-trike-with-leaf-batteries/4036)
**Author:** [@Giovanni\_LiCalsi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Giovanni_LiCalsi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reverse-trike-with-leaf-batteries/4036 "2014-01-22T20:12:06Z")
I am designing a reverse-trike EV using 24 Leaf battery modules. Does anyone know if I can use the Leaf battery management system and charger? :confused: --- ## [Nissan unconcerned by rival fuel cell hopes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-unconcerned-by-rival-fuel-cell-hopes/3889)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-unconcerned-by-rival-fuel-cell-hopes/3889 "2013-11-20T14:40:31Z")
Despite the fact that Nissan has been forced to push back its initial target to sell 1.5 million electric vehicles by March 2017, the company is unconcerned about the likes of Toyota and Honda which are scheduled to rele… --- ## [Will the Nissan BladeGlider finally offer some competition to Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-the-nissan-bladeglider-finally-offer-some-competition-to-tesla/3873)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-the-nissan-bladeglider-finally-offer-some-competition-to-tesla/3873 "2013-11-16T03:30:30Z")
It should be an interesting Tokyo Motor Show later this month with Nissan expected to showcase its new entry to the green market in the shape of the Nissan BladeGlider. The name itself is already getting car enthusiasts … --- ## [Is Nissan still committed to the electric car market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-nissan-still-committed-to-the-electric-car-market/3064)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-nissan-still-committed-to-the-electric-car-market/3064 "2013-10-30T23:26:35Z")
There is some speculation in the press today that Nissan is looking to backtrack on its significant investment in the electric car market in favour of the hybrid market. This has obviously caught the attention of many jo… --- ## [Is this a technology forum?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-this-a-technology-forum/3827)
**Author:** [@mechanicdesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mechanicdesign)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-this-a-technology-forum/3827 "2013-10-30T23:19:34Z")
Is this a EV technology forum? --- ## [Any Nissan Leaf Owners having problems with brakes?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-nissan-leaf-owners-having-problems-with-brakes/3723)
**Author:** [@2048Megabytes](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2048Megabytes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-nissan-leaf-owners-having-problems-with-brakes/3723 "2013-08-24T22:34:40Z")
I have read that some people are having problems with Nissan Leaf brakes. One owner said he noticed the braking assist displaying a mind of its own. He said sometimes he would just tap the pedal and the brakes would … [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/nissan-electric-car-forum/75.md?page=1)