Hybrid Industries also assured 2016 Nissan Leaf owners that the upgrade is compatible with the 2011 through 2014 model years of the electric vehicle. It also said that no extra components or charger is needed because the new battery charges via the factory-installed charger just as the factory-installed battery does.
Nissan claims that the 2016 Leaf is the world’s first affordably priced electric car to offer more than 100 miles of range.
According to the NissanNews.com, the 2016 Leaf offers a driving range of 107 miles, improved battery durability, plus an eight-year new vehicle limited warranty.
The Japanese carmaker is actually a pioneer in bringing EVs to the mass market when the first Nissan Leaf was delivered in December 2010.
The carmaker also said that its 2016 Leaf already has a 30 kWh battery that enables it to have a range of 107 miles, which is a 27% increase from the previous model’s 24 kWh battery.
The number of Nissan Leaf owners in the US is now pegged at 185,000. The Japanese carmaker wants to give drivers of the Leaf the space and range to meet everyday needs, an exceptional value proposition because of zero spending on gas, lower operating and maintenance costs, and a starting price after tax incentives that is comparable to a similarly-sized fuel-powered car.