Posted 3/4/2024, 2:18:39 AM
Nissan to Cut App Support for Thousands of Older UK Electric Cars
- Nissan withdrawing app support for older Leaf EVs made before 2016 due to 2G network shutdown
- Affects around 3,000 Leaf and e-NV200 vehicles in UK
- Owners upset over losing remote access features they relied on, like heating control
- Expert says issue shows bad design by Nissan, expects more EVs to encounter similar problems
- While problem mostly stems from Leaf's outdated tech, losing some functionality over time is likely for newer EVs too