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What is the 2018 Nissan Leaf’s battery degradation rate?
I just bought a 2018 Nissan Leaf and I’m so stoked to have an electric car that can save a ton of money on gas! But I just found out that my Leaf’s battery will degrade over time and its mileage-per-charge will decrease. By how much will the 2018 Nissan Leaf battery degrade?
Melanie Johnson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re right—sadly! A 2018 Nissan Leaf’s battery degradation rate depends on your driving habits and the conditions you drive in.
Many have reported that newer Nissan Leaf batteries (those in 2015 models and later) degrade by a rate of 1 to 3% over the first year and up to 20% over the first five years of ownership.
That said, your 2018 Nissan Leaf should come with an 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty if you suspect your battery is degrading at an unnatural rate.
Electric vehicles are usually more expensive to insure than gas-powered vehicles due to higher repair costs—but your insurance doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg!
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