Leaf and Volt "torquey"? Really?

[stopcrazypp]

That is just the rated motor power. Battery's is much higher ...

Motor is only 80kW (107hp). Battery is quoted at "over 90kW"; put that way it's probably not over 100kW (or I don't see why they won't quote that figure instead).
http://www.pinnaclenissan.com/2011-nissan-leaf-electric-car.htm

 

[EVNow]

Battery is quoted at "over 90kW"; put that way it's probably not over 100kW (or I don't see why they won't quote that figure instead).

Looks like they are just assuring us that battery can handle the motor + accessories. Nissan has been quite secretive about a lot of things - including the battery capacity. If you add the individual cells' power capacity it is much higher (forgot the actual number). Upgrading the inverter shouldn't be a big deal, if needed.

 

[stopcrazypp]

Looks like they are just assuring us that battery can handle the motor + accessories. Nissan has been quite secretive about a lot of things - including the battery capacity. If you add the individual cells' power capacity it is much higher (forgot the actual number). Upgrading the inverter shouldn't be a big deal, if needed.

You are probably right about Nissan being secretive (kinda, their AESC joint venture haven't been that secretive about cell specs, not that hard to Google it).

The only semi-updated reference I found to the cells is here, but no reference to power:
http://www.eco-aesc-lb.com/en/bmodule.html
Older report here:
http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20080520/152035/

The only reference I found to discharge rate is this (a 26C charge-discharge for 15 minutes):
http://www.eco-aesc-lb.com/en/laminatecell.html

I still doubt it will get 150 mile on LA4 on the same pack, but it is likely that the pack has enough power for the Esflow given the 26C demonstration.

 

[stopcrazypp]

Just stumbled upon this by accident. It seems the max allowable draw from the Leaf pack is 110kW:
My Nissan Leaf Forum View topic - Actual LEAF Pack Capacity

It also looks like discharge tests were done to 3C (90A)
with some at 12C max done for 20 seconds.
Automotive Energy Supply Corporation

That means the power of the pack may still be limited and need an upgrade for the production Esflow.

 

[Mr X]

the volt has a nice amount torque, 0-40 in 5 seconds in reg mode and a few milliseconds quicker in sport mode, pretty quick off a standstill

 

[Zythryn]

I agree actually, I would call both the Volt and Leaf 'torquee' when compared to ICE vehicles.
That electric drivetrain is just a marvel in any body vehicle. Sure, it doesn't have the same power, but the instant torque feeling is definitely there.