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Nissan Leaf Gen2 (40/62 kWh)

NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) cells from AESC / Envision AESC · 62 kWh total (56 kWh usable) · used in 1 model variant.

Nissan Leaf Gen2 (40/62 kWh)

NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) · AESC / Envision AESC · Modular pack under floor, air-cooled (passive)

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About the pack

Capacity

56 kWh

useable · 62 total

Fast charge

50 kW

peak · 60 min 10→80%

Warranty floor

67%

capacity floor at 8 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryNMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt)

Cell supplierAESC / Envision AESC

Cell formatPouch laminate

Voltage (nominal)360 V

CoolingAir (passive, no active thermal management)

ArchitectureModular pack under floor, air-cooled (passive)

Warranty 8 yr / 100k mi

Capacity floor67%

Known issues

High

Passive air cooling is the central reliability story. Hot-climate Leafs (Phoenix, Texas, Florida) lose capacity 2–3× faster than mild-climate cars. Geotab fleet data shows the air-cooled Leaf as an outlier on the steep end of the industry degradation curve.

Owner-fleet data

Medium

DC fast-charging (CHAdeMO) heats the pack quickly with no liquid cooling to dissipate it. Multiple consecutive sessions trigger 'rapidgate' — a BMS taper that limits charge rate to protect cells. Long-trip usability suffers.

Owner-fleet data

High

2019-2020 Leaf traction-battery recall (NHTSA 24V-700) addressed a Level 3 quick-charging issue that could damage the high-voltage battery. Nissan repaired affected vehicles free of charge.

NHTSA recall

Medium

Battery warranty is 8 years / 100K mi to 9 of 12 capacity bars (~67%) — a less protective floor than the 70% standard on most newer EVs.

OEM warranty

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 67% capacity.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Vehicles using this pack

Nissan Leaf

2018-2024 · S / SV / SL Plus (40 kWh and 62 kWh)

215 miEPA range

183mi · highway est.

104MPGe

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Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls

Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack. Recalls are deduplicated across model variants; affected vehicles are listed for each campaign.

24V700000 15/11/2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

Consequence: A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Affects: Nissan Leaf 2018-2024

25V655000 01/10/2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

Consequence: A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Affects: Nissan Leaf 2018-2024

For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the Nissan Leaf Gen2 (40/62 kWh)?

The Nissan Leaf Gen2 (40/62 kWh) uses NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) chemistry. Cells are supplied by AESC / Envision AESC. Cell format: Pouch laminate. Pack architecture: Modular pack under floor, air-cooled (passive).

What is the warranty on this pack?

8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 67% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.

How much does this pack degrade over time?

Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Nissan Leaf Gen2 (40/62 kWh) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 67% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.

Which vehicles use the Nissan Leaf Gen2 (40/62 kWh)?

Nissan Leaf 2018-2024 (S / SV / SL Plus (40 kWh and 62 kWh)).