Video: Nissan LEAF e-Plus: everything we know

The e + continues on the Nissan track with CHAdeMO and no liquid cooling of the battery

Here is a brief summary of what we know about the upcoming Nissan LEAF e + (with a comparison to the current version that will remain on the market), published by Sean Mitchell. Watch out, but do not expect new news if you have already followed all of our CES reports.

The e + (62 kWh) seems to be a very big improvement over the version (40 kWh) in terms of battery life and performance (higher power engine), but it brings a pretty big surprise about the battery, which is not produced solely by Nissan. AESC (most of us expected LG Chem), but still did not have a liquid cooling system. This is particularly strange because of the experience gained with Nissan batteries in a hot climate and the fact that the larger and more valuable the battery, the lower the cost of the thermal management system.

From the description of the video:

"And to the surprise of many people, the battery system remains a pbadive cooling system.

I contacted Nissan about this and here is what they said:

"The battery will have pbadive cooling as it meets the needs of our customers. While battery technology has evolved since the launch of the first LEAF, Nissan has been striving to add additional safeguards to help mitigate battery degradation. "

When I told them about any changes at their battery supplier, thinking they made improvements to this effect, the spokesman said there was no change at the supplier and that Nissan would continue to use AECS .

Here's my point of view, I'm extremely optimistic about the extra reach and the improved charging speeds on the e +. This makes it a viable option for more people, especially those who travel longer distances. "

Specifications of the Nissan LEAF e + (vs. SHEET 40 kWh)

• 62 kWh battery (+ 55% capacity over 40 kWh, 25% more energy-dense lithium-ion cells, similar size)
• 288 lithium-ion cells (compared to 192 cells)
  
• limited battery warranty 8 years / 160,000 km (whichever comes first) is standard
• 364 km (226 miles) expected EPA autonomy (up 50% from 243 km / 151 miles)
• 385 km (239 miles) the WLTP range in Europe (vs. 285 km / 177 miles)
• 458 km (285 miles) of the WLTC Japan in Japan (vs. 322 km / 200 miles)
• 570 km (354 miles) from JC08 beach in Japan (vs. 400 km / 249 miles)
• 160 kW electric motor (from 110 kW) and 250 ft-lb (340 Nm) (vs. 320 Nm in 40 kWh version)
• 70 kW (peak of 100 kW) fast charge with CHAdeMO (less than 50 kW)

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