Nissan Cuts EV App Access for Older Leafs

Nissan has ceased operation of its NissanConnect EV app for owners of Leaf cars manufactured before May 2019 and the e-NV200 van, effective March 30, 2026. This decision impacts drivers' ability to remotely manage battery charging, pre-heating, and certain map functions, rendering parts of their ownership experience obsolete. Customers had been paying a monthly subscription for these connectivity services.

In an email to affected users, Nissan assured that core features like Climate Control Timer and Charging Timer are still accessible directly from the vehicle's navigation infotainment system. However, many drivers, particularly those with vehicles seven years old or younger, are expressing considerable frustration online, citing the sudden removal of essential functionality.

This is not the first time Nissan has faced backlash over discontinued remote connectivity. In April 2024, the company removed first-generation Leaf EVs from the app due to the UK's 2G network shutdown. Approximately 24,000 Leafs registered in the UK, produced before 2019, are estimated to be affected by this latest change.

The move comes as Nissan introduces its third-generation Leaf, launched last year with orders opening in December 2025 and initial deliveries last month. This overhaul is part of a broader cost-saving initiative by the Japanese automaker, which includes plant closures and job cuts, following a record net loss of £3.8 billion last year.