Interior Specs and Info

2nd Generation Nissan Leaf Cargo Capacity

The second generation Nissan Leaf has more interior storage space/cargo capacity than the 1st generation LEAF, and even more than most other EVs. Official cargo capacity is rated at 668 liters, with a maximum capacity of 849 liters. Banana Box Results for other electric vehicles without/with folded seats Nissan e-NV200: 50/50 Model X 5 seater: […]

Specs and Info

2019 Nissan Leaf

March 2019 – Nissan LEAF wins the 2019 Canadian Green Car of the Year Award at the Vancouver International Auto Show. Nissan Canada says the Nissan LEAF Plus will go on sale in Canada in Spring 2019. src The 2nd Generation LEAF was awarded Drive.com.au’s award for “Car of the Year Green Innovation”. It’s scheduled […]

Battery and Charging System

BMS – Battery Management System

General BMU – Battery Management Unit PCB assembly Circuit NEC D15110 BMS IC uPD70F3236 iC Contactor module Cell voltage tap harness Thermistor harness Main harness General The Battery Management System in the Nissan Leaf consists of multiple components in the traction pack: A BMU (Battery Management Unit) A contactor module A cell voltage sense harness […]

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Lists of driver feedback

Collected likes Collected dislikes Collected workarounds and cottage industry innovations Collected suggestions to Nissan Collected improvements that Nissan has made Collected suggestions that Nissan has announced that it has decided not to action Lists of driver feedback on vehicle features and any other aspects of the vehicle ownership and leasing experience Collected likes (asterisk indicates […]

Battery and Charging System

Leaf Spy Pro

Overview Required Hardware and Software Android Phone or Tablet (possibly iPhones) Clone ELM327 Bluetooth Scanner Extension Cable or Splitter Cable Right angle OBDII male to female 16 pin extension cables OBDII male to female 16 pin splitter/Y cables Optional Phone Holder Leaf Spy/Leaf Spy Pro Setup Precautions Instruction Manual Overview Navigation Screen 1 Screen 2A […]

Battery and Charging System

Charging System

General Info Nissan’s Charging Recommendations Other General Info How-Tos Problems/Issues The LEAF has a built-in charger that is rated at either 3.3 kW or 6.0 kW delivered to the battery“2013 Nissan Leaf Press Kit”. (The external “charger” is actually the Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). It is essentially a switch with some built-in intelligence, not […]

Battery and Charging System

Battery specs

Battery Specs Battery module specs Cell specs 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 […]