I Swapped My EV Battery at Home – In Just 3 Hours!

⚡ I swapped a Nissan Leaf battery right on my driveway — and I did it in just 3 hours.

This DIY EV project shows what’s possible with a bit of determination, a car jack, and some planning. I install a new battery in my recently purchased Nissan Leaf, then take it for a scenic test run to reflect on the future of electric vehicles, battery upgrades, and home-based EV repairs.

Is this how EVs will work in the future? Could DIY battery upgrades be the norm? I’d love to hear your thoughts — drop a comment below.

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🔧 In this video you’ll see:
• A complete Nissan Leaf battery installation
• How long it really takes to swap an EV battery
• What’s possible with no garage, just your driveway
• My thoughts on DIY vs manufacturer repair

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Upgrade guide
https://github.com/dalathegreat/Nissan-LEAF-Battery-Upgrade

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📺 Chapters
00:00 Intro, the challenge
01:25 What we need for the swap
04:33 Brackets
08:54 Installing pack
17:06 Installing uprated springs
17:36 Installing CAN Bridge
20:27 Leafspy Pro coding battery
21:41 First drive
22:37 MOT
23:43 Thoughts on the vehicle
25:38 EV V ICE
26:22 Future for DIY mechanics?
27:15 Costs
29:40 Comical stickers
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