Independent Tests Show Nissan Leaf Electric Cars Lost Range In Hot Climates

Earlier this month, Andy Palmer, executive vice president of Nissan reportedly dismissed reports of early battery capacity loss as a faulty battery level display , but now an independent investigation, led by Leaf enthusiasts, has concluded that Leafs with lost dashboard capacity bars do indeed have a smaller range than when they were new.

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Driving a Nissan #Leaf to the desert? Tests show that the #electric cars lost range in hot climates. [link]
@Galvatron1 » 19 Sep '12, 11am
What do you think: a faulty battery gauge or a real problem with premature battery aging caused by extreme heat? [link]
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