Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual
3.2. Li-ion battery
Your vehicle contains a sealed Li-ion high voltage battery. If the Li-ion battery is disposed of improperly, there is a risk of severe burns and electrical shock that may result in serious injury or death and there is also a risk of environmental damage.
To prevent damage to the Li-ion battery:
Do not expose the vehicle to extreme ambient temperatures for extended periods.
Do not store the vehicle in temperatures below -25°C (-13°F) for over seven days.
Do not leave your vehicle for over 14 days where the Li-ion battery available charge gauge reaches a zero or near zero.
Do not use the Li-ion battery for any other purpose.
If the outside temperature is -25°C (-13°F) or less, the Li-ion battery may freeze and it cannot be charged or provide power to run the vehicle. Move the vehicle to a warm location.
The capacity of the Li-ion battery in your vehicle to hold a charge will, like all such batteries, decrease with time and usage. As the battery ages and capacity decreases, this will result in a decrease of driving range compared to the initial driving range when the vehicle was new. This is normal, expected, and not indicative of any defect in your Li-ion battery.
The Li-ion battery has limited service life, and when its charging capacity falls below a specific level, the electric vehicle system warning light will illuminate. Owners should bring their vehicle in for inspection and possible battery replacement.
The Li-ion battery has a limited service life. Contact a knowledgeable LEAF repairer such as a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer for information about recycling or disposal of the Li-ion battery. Do not attempt to recycle or dispose of the Li-ion battery yourself.