Nissan Leaf

[TEG]

 

[TEG]

 

[TEG]

Does anyone have a picture of the Leaf drivetrain?

Who is the supplier of the elecric motor?

I searched with no luck. Thanks

So, I think we got the pictures covered.
And here is this:
2011 Nissan LEAF - Article - Road and Track

...The Nissan LEAF's electric motor was developed in-house and delivers 80kW of power and 206 lb.-ft. of torque...

 

[action7981]

Adding Battery Capacity

I wonder what the feasibility is for Nissan to add additional battery capacity to this platform using the current chemistry. With the battery cost suggested to be around $9,600 I would consider spending another $5k for an addt'l 50% capacity given the suggested retail around $20k (after Fed & CA rebates). A 150 mile battery pack would take care of 99.9% of my driving needs.

 

[TEG]

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/ttf/Powerpoints/Mark_Perry.pdf

 

[TEG]

http://www.nctcog.org/trans/air/programs/evnt/NissanLeaf_Oct09.pdf

 

[dpeilow]

Good find TEG. The navigation screen is simple and effective.

 

[qwk]

Thanks guys.

 

[vfx]

Very Impressive. I'm raving about these screens.

 

[johnr]

A little update on Infiniti's version of the Leaf:
Infiniti demands luxury look for Leaf variant

 

[Iz]

Infiniti demands luxury look for Leaf variant

Infiniti has not said when its electric vehicle goes on sale, although it's probably an additional two to three years away.

2-3 years before Infiniti EV becomes available. Should give Model S enough time to establish its own unique branding and set itself apart from Infiniti in terms of styling, range and technology offerings.

 

[vfx]

Mileage will be key.

Luxury=No compromise

100 miles is compromise after a Tesla range

 

[Iz]

100 miles is compromise after a Tesla range

Tesla has to have a HUGE range advantage over other EVs in a similar class. I do not consider Volt in the same group but others will. Infiniti will definitely be in the same class as Model S.

They have got to use cutting edge battery technology or at the very least offer it to prospective Model S and BlueStar owners.

 

[johnr]

Here's a new test-drive review from a different perspective, by a non-gearhead woman in an Irish newspaper. Interesting reading.

The most electrifying drive of my life. . . - Motoring, Lifestyle - Independent.ie

 

[Iz]

The most electrifying drive of my life. . . - Motoring, Lifestyle - Independent.ie

Good article. And she has a nice smill too :biggrin:

 

[dpeilow]

Not only did she just 'get it', but managed to poke fun at the artificial noise issue too. There is hope.

 

[PeterW]

I'd love to see what she would write if someone gave her a ride in a Tesla Roadster :smile:

 

[EVNow]

BTW, I got an email from Nissan. Apparently everyone else is getting the same mail.

Nissan will send a mail between 1 & 6 PM (eastern) on 20th - that will have the link needed to preorder Leaf for $99.

Anyone got a different time in their mail ? Who else is preordering here ?

 

[TEG]

Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday - San Jose Mercury News

 

[doug]

^^^ 8 hours on 220V.

Has Nissan published the maximum current you can charge from the Yazaki J1772 port?