Get EV Overview -> Li-ion battery Guide for Nissan Leaf 4 Door Second Generation (2018-2025)

THE EV (Electric Vehicle) SYSTEM

LI-ION BATTERY

The LEAF is an electric vehicle. Some of the

vehicle’s systems operate differently and

have different operating characteristics

than vehicles equipped with an internal

combustion engine. It is important to care-

fully review the entire Owner's Manual for

this reason. The main difference is the LEAF

is powered by electricity. The LEAF does not

require and it is not capable of using gaso-

line like a vehicle powered by a traditional

internal combustion engine. The LEAF uses

electricity stored in the lithium ion (Li-ion)

battery. The vehicle’s Li-ion battery must

be charged with electricity before the ve-

hicle can be driven. As the vehicle operates,

the Li-ion battery gradually discharges. If

the Li-ion battery becomes completely dis-

charged, the vehicle will not operate until it

is re-charged.

The Li-ion battery provides power to the

electric motor (traction motor) that moves

the vehicle.

WARNING

Your vehicle contains a sealed Li-ion

high voltage battery. If the Li-ion bat-

tery 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 envi-

ronmental damage.

The Li-ion battery also charges the 12-volt

battery.

The vehicle must be plugged in for the Li-

ion battery to be charged. Additionally, the

vehicle system can extend the vehicle

range by converting driving force into elec-

tricity that is stored in the Li-ion battery

while the vehicle is decelerating or being

driven downhill. This is called regenerative

braking. This vehicle is considered to be an

environmentally friendly vehicle because it

does not emit exhaust gases, such as car-

bon dioxide and nitrogen oxide.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the Li-ion bat-

tery:

•

Do not expose the vehicle to extreme

ambient temperatures for extended

periods.

Do not store the vehicle in tempera-

tures below −13°F (−25°C) for more

than seven days.

This vehicle uses two types of batteries.

One is the 12-volt battery that is the same

as the battery in vehicles powered by

gasoline engines, the other is the Li-ion

battery (high voltage).

Do not leave the vehicle for more

than 14 days where the Li-ion battery

available charge gauge reaches a

zero or near zero.

The 12-volt battery provides power to the

vehicle systems and features such as the

audio system, supplemental restraint sys-

tems, headlights and windshield wipers.

•

Do not use the Li-ion battery for any

other purpose.

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NOTE:

DRIVING WITH A DISCHARGED

LI-ION BATTERY

• If the outside temperature is −13°F

(−25°C) or less, the Li-ion battery may

freeze and it cannot be charged or pro-

vide power to run the vehicle. Move the

vehicle to a warm location.

When a destination is set in the navigation

system (if so equipped) that exceeds the

available vehicle range, the navigation sys-

tem automatically searches the location of

nearby charging stations. When the nearby

charging station locations are displayed,

charge the Li-ion battery as soon as possible.

• 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 ca-

pacity decreases, this will result in a

decrease from the vehicle’s initial mile-

age range. This is normal, expected,

and not indicative of any defect in your

Li-ion battery.

Warning lights illuminate on the instru-

ment panel and messages are displayed

on the vehicle information display to in-

form you that the Li-ion battery charge is

low. Instructions are also displayed on the

navigation system screen (if so equipped)

to direct you to nearby charging stations.

• The Li-ion battery has limited service

life, and when its charging capacity

falls below a specific level, the EV sys-

tem warning light will illuminate. Own-

ers should bring their vehicle in for in-

The vehicle's range is very limited when

these warning lights illuminate and mes-

sages are displayed. Follow the instruc-

tions on the navigation system screen (if so

equipped) and immediately charge the ve-

hicle at the nearest charging station.

spection

replacement.

and

possible

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• It is recommended that you visit a

NISSAN certified LEAF dealer for infor-

mation about recycling or disposal of

the Li-ion battery. Do not attempt to

recycle or dispose of the Li-ion battery

yourself.

There are three levels of information that

will be displayed as the Li-ion battery be-

comes discharged:

• The low battery charge indicator

• The master warning light

• The “Battery charge is low, Charge

now” warning message is displayed

on the vehicle information display.

1. The following warning lights illuminate

on the instrument panel and messages

are displayed on the vehicle information

display at the same time to indicate low

Li-ion battery charge:

• Messages are displayed on the navi-

gation system screen (if so equipped).

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• For additional information, refer to

“Low battery charge indicator” in the

“Instruments and controls” section of

this manual.

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• The driving range flashes

.

2. If the vehicle is driven and the Li-ion bat-

tery continues to discharge, the driving

range on the instrument panel changes

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NOTE:

Due to traffic conditions, it may be dif-

ficult to get to the charging station

suggested by the navigation system

(if so equipped). If the Li-ion battery is

almost completely discharged, drive

directly to the nearest charging sta-

tion.

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Messages are displayed on the naviga-

tion system screen (if so equipped). For

additional information, refer to “Li-ion

battery available charge gauge” in the

“Instruments and controls” section of

this manual.

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3. When the power limitation indicator

light illuminates, traction motor

While vehicle is driven

LI-ION BATTERY WARMER

For models with 40 kWh battery

The Li-ion battery charges the 12-volt bat-

tery as necessary when the power switch

is in the READY to drive position.

output is limited resulting in reduced ve-

hicle speed. Stop the vehicle in a safe

location before the Li-ion battery be-

comes completely discharged and

there is no power available to drive the

vehicle. Contact Roadside Assistance

Service shown in your NISSAN Warranty

Information Booklet. For additional in-

formation, refer to “If the Li-ion battery

becomes completely discharged” in the

“In case of emergency” section of this

manual.

CAUTION

The 12-volt battery is not charged in the

following conditions.

The Li-ion battery warmer does not op-

erate if the available Li-ion battery

charge is less than approximately 15%

and the charger is not connected to the

vehicle. To help prevent the Li-ion bat-

tery from freezing, do not leave the ve-

hicle in an environment if temperatures

may go below -1°F (-17°C) unless the ve-

hicle is connected to a charger.

• When the power switch is in the ACC po-

sition.

• When the power switch is in the ON posi-

tion and the shift position is in the N (Neu-

tral) position.

While the vehicle is not in use

CHARGING THE 12-VOLT BATTERY

When the EV system is off for an extended

time, the 12-volt battery may be automati-

cally charged for a short period of time on a

regular basis.

The Li-ion battery warmer helps to prevent

the Li-ion battery from freezing and helps to

prevent significant reductions in the Li-ion

battery output when the temperature is cold.

The Li-ion battery warmer automatically

turns on when the Li-ion battery tempera-

ture is approximately -1°F (-17°C) or colder.

The Li-ion battery warmer automatically

turns off when the Li-ion battery tempera-

ture is approximately 14°F (-10°C) or higher.

The 12-volt battery is charged automati-

cally using electricity stored in the Li-ion

battery.

When the 12-volt battery is being charged,

the charge status indicator light on the in-

strument panel flashes (except when

charging the Li-ion battery or the power

switch is in the READY to drive position). For

additional information, refer to “Charging

status indicator lights” in the “Charging”

section of this manual.

The Li-ion battery warmer uses electrical

power from an external source when a

charger is connected to the vehicle. The

Li-ion battery warmer uses electrical

power from the Li-ion battery when the

charger is not connected to the vehicle.

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• When the Li-ion battery warmer is al-

ready in operation using an external

power source, it will continue to use the

external power even if the power

switch is placed in the ON position.

For models with 62 kWh battery

CAUTION

NOTE:

Connect the charger to the vehicle and

•

place the power switch in the OFF posi-

tion when parking the vehicle if tem-

peratures may go below -1°F (-17°C). This

provides external power to the Li-ion

battery warmer when it operates and

does not discharge the Li-ion battery.

The Li-ion battery warmer does not op-

erate if the normal charger is not con-

nected to the vehicle. To help prevent

the Li-ion battery from freezing, do not

leave the vehicle in an environment if

temperatures may go below -4°F

(-20°C) unless the vehicle is connected

to a charger.

• Vehicle driving range is reduced if the

Li-ion battery warmer operates (Li-ion

battery temperature approximately

-1°F (-17°C) or colder) while driving the

vehicle. You may need to charge the

Li-ion battery sooner than in warmer

temperatures.

• The charging status indicator lights il-

luminate in a specific pattern when the

Li-ion battery warmer operates. The

charging status indicator lights use the

same pattern to indicate 12-volt bat-

tery charging, Climate Ctrl. Timer op-

eration or Remote Climate Control op-

eration (models with Navigation

System). The charging status indicator

lights do not change if the Li-ion bat-

tery warmer operates at the same time

as the above features. For additional

information, refer to “Charging status

indicator lights” in the “Charging” sec-

tion of this manual.

The Li-ion battery warmer helps to prevent

the Li-ion battery from freezing when the

temperature is cold. The Li-ion battery

warmer automatically turns on when the

Li-ion battery temperature is approxi-

mately -4°F (-20°C) or colder and outside

temperature is approximately -11°F (-24°C)

or colder. The Li-ion battery warmer auto-

matically turns off when the Li-ion battery

temperature is approximately 0°F (-18°C) or

higher, or outside temperature is approxi-

mately -8°F (-22°C) or higher.

• The Li-ion battery requires more time

to charge when the Li-ion battery

warmer operates.

• The predicted charging time displayed

on the meter and navigation system (if

so equipped) increases when the Li-ion

battery warmer operates.

• Climate control performance is re-

duced when using the Climate Ctrl.

Timer or Remote Climate Control

(models with Navigation System) while

the Li-ion battery warmer operates.

• The Li-ion battery warmer uses Li-ion

battery power to operate, even if the

vehicle is connected to a charger when:

– The vehicle's power switch is in the

ON position.

The Li-ion battery warmer operates when

the normal charger is connected to the

vehicle, and it automatically uses electrical

power from either the external source or

from the Li-ion battery.

• The Li-ion battery may not charge to

the expected level using the charging

timer while the Li-ion battery warmer

operates.

– There is no electrical power being

supplied to the charging equipment.

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• The automatic climate control auto-

matically turns on when the Li-ion bat-

tery warmer uses electrical power

from the Li-ion battery. This is not a

malfunction. When the Li-ion battery

warmer operates, the temperature in-

side the vehicle may be warmed up.

• The Li-ion battery warmer will stop if

the power switch is placed in the ON

position while the Li-ion battery

warmer is using electrical power from

the Li-ion battery. To turn on the Li-ion

battery warmer again, place the power

switch in the OFF position.

NOTE:

• Connect the charger to the vehicle and

place the power switch in the OFF po-

sition when parking the vehicle if tem-

peratures may go below -4°F (-20°C).

The Li-ion battery warmer automati-

cally uses electrical power from either

the external source or from the Li-ion

battery, based on the amount of re-

maining Li-ion battery.

• The Li-ion battery will be automatically

charged when the Li-ion battery

warmer uses electrical power from an

extended source. When outside tem-

perature goes below -4°F (-20°C) for

many days, frequent Li-ion battery

warmer operation may occur, and

more electric power will be charged

from an external source. Do not con-

nect the normal charger to the vehicle

if you do not want to turn on the Li-ion

battery warmer. In this case, do not

leave the vehicle in an environment if

temperatures may go below -4°F

(-20°C).

• The Li-ion battery warmer will stop if

the charging connector is removed

from the normal charger while the Li-

ion battery warmer is operating. To

turn on the Li-ion battery warmer

again, connect the charging connector

to the vehicle. The Li-ion battery

warmer will operate again after about

1 hour.

• The charging status indicator lights il-

luminate in a specific pattern when the

Li-ion battery warmer operates. The

charging status indicator lights use the

same pattern to indicate 12–volt bat-

tery charging, Climate Ctrl. Timer op-

eration or Remote Climate Control op-

eration (models with Navigation

System). The charging status indicator

lights do not change if the Li-ion bat-

tery warmer operates at the same time

as the above features. For additional

information, refer to “Charging status

indicator lights” in the “Charging” sec-

tion of this manual.

• The Li-ion battery warmer will stop if

the charging connector of the quick

charger is connected to the vehicle

while the Li-ion battery warmer is op-

erating. To turn on the Li-ion battery

warmer again, remove the charging

connector of the quick charger from

the vehicle.

• When the Li-ion battery warmer is al-

ready in operation using an external

source, it will continue to use the exter-

nal power even if the power switch is

placed in the ON position.

• The Li-ion battery requires more time

to charge to the expected level when

the Li-ion battery warmer operates.

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