On 5/27/15 10:03 AM, Peter Eckhoff via EV wrote:
It's getting there. Right **now** the Leaf has a range of 75 miles.
Actually the current model LEAF is rated at 84 miles EPA range. The old rating was based on an average between the at-the-time recommended 80% charge and a 100% charge. Along with changes in battery chemistry Nissan removed the option to automatically charge to 80%.
Now for a big question, if the 2017 Leaf pack stays the same volume wise and the range goes from 75 to say 225 miles, what would happen if that pack chemistry were transferred in kind to the Tesla Model S? Ans: ~800 miles on a charge EV??? Suddenly, Gulf Coast beaches are in range as well as Cape Cod beaches from a central North Carolina starting point. Is this just a pleasant thought nearing reality or am I just wishful thinking??? Let's see him write an article about that.
IIRC, Tesla's batteries are already twice as energy dense as the current model LEAF batteries.
Would a $6K 2015 Leaf replacement pack still cost $6K for the 2017 model Leaf? If people realize this, would current EV sales begin to drop in anticipation? If I buy a 2015 Leaf today, would I be able to trade up to a 2017 chemistry pack or pack?
We await word from Nissan on all of this. Longer range replacement packs for existing LEAFs would be a great option.
Rumors are flying about a 30kWh pack for the 2016 LEAF. If true, that would likely get the range up over 100 miles EPA. Beyond that, public comments from Nissan execs point to an upcoming 150 to 200+ mile LEAF refresh for 2017.
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