Nissan May Lease Batteries for Electric Cars
In an effort to calm customer fears about the high cost of batteries for electric cars, Nissan is considering a leasing program for batteries to make them more affordable.
The battery in an electric car is one of the most expensive components. It may also be one of the aspects that is keeping electric cars from becoming as popular as they could be in the mainstream auto industry. Consumers are concerned about the high bill of replacing the battery if it becomes damaged, stolen or if it simply wears out.
But with the 2010 Nissan Leaf on its way to auto dealers across the nation in the next couple years, Nissan-Renault wants to assure buyers that they are in store for an affordable car. At $30,000, it’s a great deal as long as consumers do not get stuck with the cost of replacing a battery for whatever reason. The reason Nissan can price the Leaf so low, however, is because the automaker may separate the price of the vehicle from the price of the battery.
Leasing batteries makes perfect sense. It gives the consumer more options when purchasing their vehicle and makes the battery aspect more affordable. But plans are not finalized as some officials are concerned that consumers want only one payment instead of two or three when buying a car.
We will keep an eye on this developing story in the months to come in case Nissan reaches a final decision on the matter.
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