RESPONDING TO YOUR NISSAN LEAF PREMATURE BATTERY FAILURE CRITICISMS

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John Cadogan addresses criticisms regarding his previous report on Nissan Leaf battery longevity. He defends his stance, asserting that a 7-year-old EV battery failing and costing $5,000 to replace, resulting in a significant range reduction, is not indicative of customer care or environmental sustainability. Cadogan argues that Nissan's lack of active battery cooling is a design deficiency, leading to premature failure. He criticizes the company for not taking responsibility, suggesting that owners should not have to fund inherent design flaws. While acknowledging the $5,000 repair cost might seem reasonable to some, Cadogan believes Nissan should cover the cost entirely, citing Australian consumer law and ethical considerations. He also advocates for component-level battery repair rather than full replacement, deeming the latter environmentally irresponsible. Cadogan advises potential EV buyers to prioritize models with liquid-cooled batteries to avoid similar issues.