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Buying an electric car - can I have the battery tested?

I want to buy a second hand Nissan Leaf. Do you know of companies that can do a professional test of its battery and issue a report on its condition?

Asked on 29 October 2016 by Derek Armstrong

Answered by Honest John

Good question. Here's one thread on the topic: speakev.com/threads/if-you-buy-a-used-ev-how-do-yo.../ There is a standard 48 month battery check. It's far better to buy a Leaf with the Gen 2 battery. You can get a leaf battery tested at a Nissan dealer which, of course, you will have to pay for. You can lease the battery rather than buy it.

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