Nissan car battery cost is a topic that interests many car owners. However, since the car’s battery is not changed that often, many do not possess this information, so stay tuned to find out what those prices are. We also bring the costs of batteries for EVs for lovers of these types of cars.
As a bonus, we will include short guides on choosing the correct battery and recognizing the signs of a worn-out battery. Let’s go!
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What Does The Battery’s Price Depend On?
The type of battery is the first thing on which the price of the battery depends.
Today, everyone has heard of popular electric cars such as the Tesla Model 3 or Model S. Still, manufacturers of traditional cars have been producing electric vehicles that use lithium-ion batteries for a long time. Nissan is no different since they have two models that use this technology.
Gasoline-powered Nissan cars use different types of batteries, such as lead acid or AGM batteries, which is why their price is significantly different from that of an electric car.
Another thing you will have to consider when changing the battery on your Nissan is, of course, the person who will do the change.
Some people are either DIY masters or simply like to get their hands dirty, so they will be happy to change the battery themselves and save a certain amount of money that way. If you are not this kind of person, no problem; just go to your dealership or mechanic and have them replace it.
The advantage of this is that you don’t have to think about anything: what brand of battery, what size, how to remove the old one and install the new one, etc.
Nissan Battery Cost For A Car With Internal Combustion Engine
Now that we know what factors the price of battery replacement depends on, it’s time to learn everything about the prices themselves.
If you drive a traditional Nissan such as Nissan Altima, Sentra, Rogue, or Versa, its battery will cost between $50 and $350.
Depending on whether you go to an official dealership or a local mechanic’s workshop, i.e., installing and replacing the battery can cost between $20 and $100.
It means that, in total, replacing the battery will cost you between $70 and $450.
What Are The Factors Affecting Traditional Battery Cost?
You have probably noticed a big difference between the minimum and maximum price of the battery. The reasons for this are multiple.
Yes, the final price is determined by the manufacturer. Still, that price also includes factors such as battery capacity, warranty, lifespan, the technology used in the battery, type of battery standard, and Cold Cranking Amperes (CCA or sometimes CA).
Nissan Electric Vehicle Battery Cost
Nissan produces two models of electric cars – Nissan Leaf and Ariya. Nissan Leaf is one of the most affordable and popular electric cars around the world and has been on the market since 2011. It has a range of 151 miles which is sufficient for most drivers.
Ariya is Nissan’s SUV which will be available on the market in 2023. Its driving range will be around 330 miles.
When it comes to the price of a new battery for the Nissan Leaf, it is between $3,500 and $9,000, depending on the battery model and capacity.
The cost to replace it is between $1,000 and $2,000, which means that, in the end, the purchase and replacement of a new battery for the electric car can cost you between $4,500 and $11,000.
Since the starting price of the Nissan Ariya is around $43,000, and the battery costs about 30 percent of the electric car’s worth, you will have to pay about $12,000 for a new battery. Add to this the cost of installation we mentioned a moment ago, and you are looking at a bill between $13,000 and $14,000.
When you consider the prices for Nissan’s EVs (Leaf – $29,000, Ariya – $43,000), paying this much for a battery replacement seems way too high of a cost. That’s why many manufacturers, in addition to the car’s warranty, also sell a battery warranty that covers the replacement of the battery.
In Nissan’s case (and in many other companies), this warranty is valid for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Why Is Electric Car Battery So Expensive?
If you wonder why the price of a Nissan electric car battery is tens of times higher than a battery that goes into a gasoline-powered vehicle, the answer lies in the materials used to make batteries for EVs.
These materials are minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and manganese, which are very expensive. In addition, since car batteries are many times larger than, for example, batteries used in laptops, their prices are quite high.
How To Choose The Right Battery?
The battery should be replaced with another suitable battery. There is always a recommendation from the vehicle manufacturer for a specific model. In case you can’t find the recommended battery at a given moment, choose a similar one. Just be sure to look at the following features:
1. Battery Voltage
When choosing a battery, the first thing to look at is the voltage, which should be 12V.
2. Capacity
Battery capacity is expressed in units of ampere-hours (Ah), i.e., it is the amp-hour rating of your battery. Most often, it is the only indicator that guides drivers when choosing a battery, but this is wrong.
Battery capacity specifies the amount of time you will be able to use the battery without recharging it. If you can’t find a battery with identical characteristics, then always choose a battery with a higher capacity. A battery with a smaller capacity will run overloaded and drain quickly.
You should also not forget the fact that battery capacity depends significantly on the temperature and can decrease by up to 50% at very low temperatures.
If you live in a place with cold weather, choosing a battery with a higher capacity can be the difference between going back home from work and staying stranded on the road.
3. Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
Cold cranking amps is a rating that defines the battery’s ability to start the engine in cold weather.
So, people who reside in regions with low temperatures do not only need to pay more attention to battery capacity but to CCA as well. Your battery capacity might be high enough to drive around, but you will not be going anywhere if the CCA is too low.
4. Dimensions
Modern vehicles have a large variety of engines and equipment placed in them, which is why it often happens that some models are packed so that, practically, there is not even an inch of spare room. Therefore, choosing a battery of the same (or maybe smaller) dimensions is very important in such situations.
5. Consumers In The Vehicle
Newer generation vehicles have a lot of additional equipment, most of which are electrical consumers. Heated seats, navigation systems, power windows, windshield wipers, air conditioning, music devices, and similar components are demanding consumers. They need a higher-class battery.
In addition, some cars have a built-in start/stop system and require the most powerful batteries. As a result, you simply can’t install a battery intended for an older vehicle without demanding electrical consumers in such vehicles.
Also, vehicles intended for more challenging working conditions (taxi or delivery vehicles) must have batteries that can meet such needs.
6. Brand
There are many different batteries on the market. Still, some of the popular car battery brands which have proven to produce the best car batteries for Nissan vehicles are DieHard, Optima, Odyssey, AC Delco, EverStart, Duralast, NAPA, and XS Power.
Signs Of A Worn Battery
In the vast majority of cars, the battery does not die all of a sudden. Its death comes with many omens. So, if you know what and where to look at, you will be able to change it before it leaves you without a working car in the middle of the road.
1. Difficult Ignition
A battery close to the end of its life span will show this best when starting the car. The clicking sound when trying to start and the longer time it takes to start are symptoms that you need to check the condition of your battery.
2. Dim Lights
Dim working lights can also be a warning sign of a worn or dead battery. To check for this, turn on the lights before starting the car. If the lights lose a lot of power, you need to inspect or have inspected your battery.
3. Malfunctioning Electrical And Electric Accessories
The poor or incorrect performance of some of the electronic components in the car can also be a sign of battery failure.
4. Check/Service Battery Charging System Light
The battery charging system is responsible for charging the battery and providing all consumers with electrical energy. If Check/Service Battery Charging System light and message appear on your dashboard, it’s time to check the battery. Other things will cause this, but still, you need to have it checked.
Conclusion
Thanks to this article, you now know that Nissan battery replacement for a traditional vehicle costs from $70 to $450. Two factors that affect the cost are battery specifications and labor.
When it comes to Nissan’s electric cars, installing a new battery can cost anywhere from $4,500 to $11,000 for the Nissan Leaf and will probably cost from $13,000 to $14,000 for the Nissan Ariya.
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