Battery OEM Nissan or OPTIMA

I have a 2014 brz and power wise the only thing I've changed is an optima red top battery when my orm battery died. It does have a out twice the cca as the stock battery so maybe it helps.

The nice people at Optima would love to hear from you.

I put an Optima Yellow Top battery into my 2018 OB 3.6R because the CCAs of the stock battery were pitiful (490 vs 720). Maybe check out other brands aside from Duralast? Also, get something that’s way beefier than the stock battery, especially if you live in hot or cold climates.

I don't see it as overkill. It might have unused capacity, but I'd also rather have a battery that stands up to more than just enough.

I e been happy with them in my last 3 vehicles.

I had an Optima red top in my 89 4runner and that thing lasted for 12 fucking years. Needless to say I bought another one.

The red top really isn't that special and optima's tech in general is more beneficial in regard to durability than current delivery.

I went through 3 red tops within 2 years because of bad cells.

I got stuck getting an optima for my truck because the one that was in it literally exploded.

Our other car, the 2016 Leaf, kinda is the embodiment of all the negative talking points you hear about, since it's an older EV: It uses an outdated & slower charging standard, has a small battery, and has significant battery degradation (29%) since Nissan decided, in their infinite wisdom, to not give the Leaf a coolant loop for the batteries. (Heat is the biggest killer for EV batteries).