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Nissan Leaf Battery Upgrades
Two new battery options for degraded Leaf packs: 36kWh and 62kWh, built around current-generation cells at a lower price than the previous 52kWh upgrade.
The Product
Two NZ made battery upgrades for Nissan Leafs
There are thousands of Nissan Leafs in New Zealand with badly degraded batteries. The cars still drive fine, they're just stuck with a fraction of their original range.
The cell modules used in our original 52kWh upgrade have had a price increase, and being designed for the European OEMs will eventually be phased out. Rather than pass that cost on, we've moved to two new products built on current-generation cells: a 36kWh option and a 62kWh option, aimed at two different Leaf models but interchangeable between them. Both come in at a lower price per kWh than the previous 52kWh upgrade.
Both kits bolt and plug into the existing vehicle with no modifications required. The original Leaf BMS is retained with reflashed firmware to suit the new cells, so LeafSpy continues to work, CHAdeMO DC fast charging runs at full factory speed with all safety control parameters retained, and SOH, battery bars and charger cycles are reset. The AC onboard charger is unchanged.
Engineered to ECE R100 standard, the design resolves the issues common in informal Leaf upgrades: no CAN bridge, no chassis mounting spacers, and no rubber lid spacer. Mounting and electrical interfaces match the OEM design.
Local Manufacture
Built and supported in New Zealand
Every battery is assembled in-house, from cell testing and module fitment through to enclosure build and final electrical checks. That keeps quality control and warranty support in one place, rather than depending on an offshore supply chain for the finished product.
If something needs attention after install, you're dealing with the people who built the battery so support is local.
Two Options
36kWh & 62kWh
36kWh - battery module
- Model
- SVOLT ME106102A
- Configuration
- 1P6S
- Chemistry
- NMC
- Capacity
- 104Ah @ 1/3C
- Nominal voltage
- 21.96V
- Energy per module
- 2.284 kWh
62kWh - battery module
- Model
- CATL 177Ah 1P4S
- Configuration
- 1P4S
- Chemistry
- NMC
- Capacity
- 177Ah @ 1/3C
- Nominal voltage
- 14.92V
- Energy per module
- 2.64 kWh
36kWh - vehicle pack (16 modules)
- Total capacity
- 36 kWh
- Enclosure
- Original Leaf steel battery box
- Battery weight
- 265 kg
- Expected range
- ~200 km, mixed city and highway
- BMS
- Original Leaf (reflashed)
- DC charging
- CHAdeMO retained (50kW)
- AC charging
- Original OBC unchanged
62kWh - vehicle pack (24 modules)
- Total capacity
- 62 kWh
- Enclosure
- Aluminium, lightened vs the 52kWh box
- Battery weight
- 325 kg
- Expected range
- ~350 km, mixed city and highway
- BMS
- Original Leaf (reflashed)
- DC charging
- CHAdeMO retained (50kW)
- AC charging
- Original OBC unchanged
Range figures depend heavily on driving conditions, load and route. Treat them as a guide, not a guarantee.
Pricing and Terms
Choose your capacity
36kWh
Including GST. Ex Works.
$6,500 deposit secures a build slot. Balance of $4,030 is due before the battery is dispatched.
62kWh
Including GST. Ex Works.
$10,500 deposit secures a build slot. Balance of $7,350 is due before the battery is dispatched.
Pricing reflects current battery cell costs and available inventory, and may move with international shipping and materials costs. See the terms below for how this affects your order.
Terms
- - Price is Ex Works. Transport and installation are quoted and invoiced separately, worked out case-by-case once we know your location, your choice of installer or DIY, and our own travel schedule. Pricing it this way lets us find the most economical option for you rather than folding a fixed cost into every battery.
- - Includes trade-in of the old battery, expected to be returned ASAP. You're welcome to keep the old cells, but all other internal components must be returned.
- - 2-year or 80,000 km warranty, whichever comes first.
- - Warranty requires four LeafSpy reports at 6-month intervals so we can track battery performance.
- - Pricing reflects current lithium battery cell costs and may change without notice as the global market fluctuates. Your price is locked in once a deposit is received.
- - Lead times are indicative and may vary due to international shipping and logistics affecting component supply. We'll confirm an estimated timeframe when you place your order.
Installation
Approved installer or DIY
Approved installers
We have a network of installers around the country who can handle the upgrade for you. They will assess the existing battery with LeafSpy before removal and confirm the new battery's status after install.
DIY install
If you'd prefer to install yourself, we provide a full work instruction. You will need LeafSpy and a compatible OBD scan tool to check the health of the old battery before removal and confirm the new battery's status after install.
FAQ
Common questions
How proven is this upgrade?
We've now completed over 30 successful installs, with vehicles in daily use and passing WOF inspections with no issues.
Which Leaf models are supported?
ZE0 and AZE0 are supported now, and ZE1 is still in development. Get in touch to check fitment for your specific model.
Will you support CCS2 fast charging?
Not at this stage. The current design retains the original Leaf CHAdeMO system at full factory speed, and that's the strategy for now.
Why does pricing change?
Cell costs move with the global battery market, and shipping and materials costs shift over time too. The current pricing is always kept up to date on this page.
Reserve a build slot
A deposit secures a build slot: $6,500 for the 36kWh option, $10,500 for the 62kWh option. To request an invoice, get in touch with the following details: full name, address, phone number, vehicle registration, Leaf model (ZE0, AZE0 or ZE1), and which battery option you want.
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