Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual
3.7.3. Li-ion battery life
The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge, like all batteries, decreases with battery age and usage that results in a decreased driving range compared to the driving range when the vehicle was new. This is normal and expected, and does not indicate a malfunction of the vehicle or Li-ion battery.
The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge can be affected by how you drive the vehicle, store the vehicle, how you charge the Li-ion battery and the Li-ion battery temperature during vehicle operation and charging.
To maximise the battery's useful life, use the following driving and charging habits where possible:
Avoid exposing a vehicle to extreme ambient temperatures for extended periods.
Avoid storing a vehicle in temperatures below −25 °C (−13 °F) for more than seven days.
Avoid leaving your vehicle for more than 14 days where the Li-ion battery available charge gauge reaches a zero or near zero (state of charge).
Allow the vehicle and Li-ion battery to cool down after use before charging.
Park/store your vehicle in cool locations out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
Avoid sustained high battery temperatures (caused, for example, by exposure to very high ambient temperatures or extending highway driving with multiple quick charges).
Use the normal charging methods to charge the Li-ion battery and minimize the use of public Fast Charge or Quick Charger.
Drive moderately.
Use the ECO mode.
Do not operate the charging timer repeatedly while the charge connector is connected to the vehicle after the Li-ion battery charging is completed. Doing so may discharge the 12-volt battery.
The power of the Li-ion battery can be checked on the Li-ion battery available charge gauge. For additional information, refer to
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