Battery specs

Battery and Charging System
Battery and Charging SystemUpdated:

Battery Specs

Type Laminated lithium-ion battery
Voltage 403.2V , page 9
Nominal voltage 360V
Total capacity 24 kWh http://www.eco-aesc-lb.com/en/product.html (16 kWh available, 67% DoD http://jumpjack.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/diario-autoelettrico-1-la-nissan-leaf/, 21 kWh declared http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=6116)
Power output Over 90 kW
Energy density 140 Wh/kg
Power density 2.5 kW/kg
Dimensions 61.8 x 46.8 x 10.4 in. (1570.5 x 1188 x 264.9 mm) http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/refgh0v/og/FRG/2011-Nissan-LEAF-FRG.pdf 2011 Nissan Leaf First Responder’s Guide, page 9
Weight 648 lbs http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/refgh0v/og/FRG/2011-Nissan-LEAF-FRG.pdf 2011 Nissan Leaf First Responder’s Guide, page 9
Number of modules 48, each with four cells (total 192 cells) http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/index?intcmp=.Electric_Car_Reserve.Promo.Homepage.Home.P2#/leaf-electric-car/video/view/the_new_fuel
Video at http://nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/
Battery pack contents:
  • Positive electrodes: lithium manganate
  • Negative electrodes: carbon
  • Cells
  • Modules
  • Assembly parts
Charging times:
  • Quick charger DC50kW (0 to 80%): approx. 30 min (Level 3 charging)
  • Home-use AC240V charging dock (0-100%): 8 hrs (Level 2 charging) http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/index?intcmp=.Electric_Car_Reserve.Promo.Homepage.Home.P2#/leaf-electric-car/faq/top/charging

Nissan LEAF FAQs

  • Regular 110/120V 15-amp outlet: 22 hours (Level 1 charging) http://gas2.org/2010/05/27/nissan-leaf-will-include-fast-charge-capability-and-emergency-charging-cable-at-launch/ Nissan LEAF Will Include Fast Charge Capability and Emergency Charging Cable at Launch
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    Battery layout Under seat & floor

    Battery module specs

    Number of cells 4
    Construction 2 in-series pairs in parallel
    Length 11.9291″ (303 mm)
    Width 8.7795″ (223 mm)
    Thickness 1.3779″ (35 mm)
    Weight 8.3775 lbs (3.8 kgs)
    Output terminal M6 nut
    Voltage sensing terminal M4 nut
    Module fixing hole diameter 0.3582″ (9.1 mm)

    Cell specs

    Cell type Laminate type
    Cathode material LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2
    Anode material Graphite
    Rated capacity (0.3C) 33.1 Ah
    Average voltage 3.8 V
    Length 11.417″ (290 mm)
    Width 8.504″ (216 mm)
    Thickness 0.2795″ (7.1mm)
    Weight 1.7624 lbs (799 g)

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