Nissan Ariya: Efficient use of your vehicle

Range

The distance you can drive the vehicle (driving range) varies considerably depending upon available charge, weather, temperature, usage, battery age, topography, and driving style.

Refer to the Monroney label (window sticker) for the official EPA range. Your actual range will vary and could be significantly less, either initially or as the battery ages and with use over time. For additional information, see "Improve driving range" for information on the factors that affect vehicle range and how to use the vehicle to maximize vehicle range.

Improve driving range

The available driving range depends on a number of factors.

Actual driving range will vary depending upon:

• Speed,
• Vehicle load,
• Electrical load from vehicle accessories,
• Traffic and road conditions,
• Distance driven without stopping,
• Usage,
• Driving style,
• Battery age,
• Weather or temperature,
• Topography,
• Charging habits.

NISSAN recommends the following driving habits to help maximize driving range:

Before driving:

• Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
• Keep tires inflated to the correct pressure.
• Keep wheels correctly aligned.
• Pre-heat or pre-cool the interior cabin while the vehicle is charging.
• Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehicle.

While driving:

• Drive in ECO mode
  • The ECO mode helps reduce power consumption by reducing acceleration when compared to the same accelerator pedal position in the STANDARD mode.
• Drive at a constant speed. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator pedal position or by using the cruise control system when appropriate.
• Accelerate slowly and smoothly.

  Gently depress and release the accelerator pedal for acceleration and deceleration.

• Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
• Avoid frequent stopping and braking.

  Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles.

• Turn off the climate control system when it is not needed.
• Select a moderate temperature setting for heating or cooling to help reduce power consumption.
• Use only the fan to help reduce power consumption.
• In cold weather, use the heated seats and the heated steering wheel as a substitute for climate control system to help reduce power consumption.
• Use the climate control system to control interior temperature and close windows to reduce drag when cruising at highway speed.
• Release the accelerator pedal to slow down and do not apply the brakes when traffic and road conditions allow.
  • This vehicle is equipped with a regenerative brake system. The primary purpose of the regenerative brake system is to provide some power to recharge the Li-ion battery and extend driving range. A secondary benefit is the "engine braking" effect that operates based on Li-ion battery conditions. In the D (Drive) or B position, when the accelerator is released, the regenerative brake system provides some deceleration and some power to the Li-ion battery.
• The vehicle driving range may be substantially reduced in extremely cold conditions (for example -4 ºF (-20 ºC) ).
• Using the climate control system to heat the cabin when the outside temperature is below 32ºF (0ºC) uses more electricity and affects the vehicle driving range more than when using the heater when the temperature is above 32ºF (0ºC).

Li-ion battery life

The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge, like all batteries, decreases with battery age and usage which results in decreased driving range when compared to the driving range when the vehicle was new. This is normal and expected, and does not indicate a malfunction of the vehicle or Li-ion battery.

The Li-ion battery's ability to hold a charge can be affected by how you drive the vehicle, store the vehicle, how you charge the Li-ion battery and Li-ion battery temperature during vehicle operation and charging.

To maximize the battery's useful life, use the following driving and charging habits where possible.

• Avoid exposing a vehicle to extreme ambient temperatures for extended periods.
• Avoid storing a vehicle in temperatures below −13ºF (−25ºC) for over 7 days.
• Avoid leaving your vehicle for over 14 days where the Li-ion battery available charge gauge reaches a zero or near zero (state of charge).
• Allow the vehicle and Li-ion battery to cool down after use before charging.
• Park/store your vehicle in cool locations out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
• Avoid sustained high battery temperatures (caused, for example, by exposure to very high ambient temperatures or extending highway driving with multiple quick charges).
• Use the normal charging or trickle charging method to charge the Li-ion battery and minimize the use of public Fast Charge or Quick Charger.
• Drive moderately.
• Use the ECO mode.
• Do not operate the charging timer repeatedly while the charge connector is connected to the vehicle after the Li-ion battery charging is completed.

  Doing so may discharge the 12-volt battery.

• If the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time, charge the Li-ion battery once every 3 months.
• The power of the Li-ion battery can be checked on the Li-ion battery available charge gauge.

Li-ion battery maintenance

In addition to the regular maintenance recommended by NISSAN, the ARIYA requires some special Li-ion battery inspections.

• For additional information, refer to the NISSAN Warranty Information Booklet for significant limitations, exclusions and possible voiding of your warranty resulting from failure to have these necessary inspections, repairs and/or adjustments performed.
• For a detailed explanation of the Li-ion battery inspection and intervals, see "EV maintenance schedules (AM67 electric motor).

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