edatoakrun
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A thread to post the features and options you'd like in the Gen two, but probably won't get.
My own wish list, with estimated probabilities:
1) Gen two base pack compatibility with Gen one battery pack.
Possibility of being announced on 9/5: 10%
Possibility of being announced eventually: 33%
I really don't care much whatever the Gen two pack available capacity is, assuming it is between 30 and 40 kWh, and the LEAF is priced accordingly.
Continuing production of the 24/30 pack architecture, while increasing available capacity incrementally, is an obvious way to contain costs.
My own view is that Nissan would be better off leaving the small range-anxious-market for TSLA and GM to fight over, and concentrate on building the best BEV, which given current battery costs and energy densities, is in this range for mass-market vehicles.
And I hope Nissan is planning to increase gen two production to much higher levels than we saw in the gen one.
Backwards compatibility with gen one 24/30 packs could be a nice bonus, even though I doubt many Gen one owners would ever end up actually paying for one.
2) All Wheel Drive:
Possibility of being announced on 9/5: 1%
Possibility of being announced eventually: 25%
Much more likely to debut with the planned LEAF-based crossover, but Nissan just might want to allow LEAF buyers to check that option.
AWD on a BEV shouldn't cost too much, and increases efficiency, which is why it will probably be standard equipment on virtually all BEVs in higher price classes in the future.
3) e-Power option:
Possibility of being announced on 9/5: 1%
Possibility of being announced eventually: 10%
Again, more likely to be introduced in an upcoming crossover or large SUV or truck, than in the LEAF, which has been so strongly promoted as a pure BEV.
Since the entire drive-train is already in production in the E Note, it would certainly be a less-expensive and much-longer-range-range-extender than an over-sized battery pack option.
And I can't help wondering what looks like an increase in under-the-hood-room in the Gen two will be used for?
Maybe...
4) Convenient spare tire location...under the hood?
Possibility of being announced on 9/5: 10%
Possibility of being announced eventually: 10%
The only flatbed ride my LEAF ever needed was from a sidewall tear from a deteriorated pavement edge.
Most LEAF owners in urban/suburban areas are probably better-off going without, but if you live in a rural area, or where there is no reliable cell reception, a spare is a really nice thing to have.
Usable as frunk space, for the majority who only want to carry four wheels and tires.
5) Ability to charge to levels other than 100%.
Possibility of being announced on 9/5: 10%
Possibility of being announced eventually: 10%
Preferably, by allowing end charge levels anywhere from 10% to 90%. (Thanks for the suggestion, WetEV)
My own wish list, with estimated probabilities:
1) Gen two base pack compatibility with Gen one battery pack.
Possibility of being announced on 9/5: 10%
Possibility of being announced eventually: 33%
I really don't care much whatever the Gen two pack available capacity is, assuming it is between 30 and 40 kWh, and the LEAF is priced accordingly.
Continuing production of the 24/30 pack architecture, while increasing available capacity incrementally, is an obvious way to contain costs.
My own view is that Nissan would be better off leaving the small range-anxious-market for TSLA and GM to fight over, and concentrate on building the best BEV, which given current battery costs and energy densities, is in this range for mass-market vehicles.
And I hope Nissan is planning to increase gen two production to much higher levels than we saw in the gen one.
Backwards compatibility with gen one 24/30 packs could be a nice bonus, even though I doubt many Gen one owners would ever end up actually paying for one.
2) All Wheel Drive:
Possibility of being announced on 9/5: 1%
Possibility of being announced eventually: 25%
Much more likely to debut with the planned LEAF-based crossover, but Nissan just might want to allow LEAF buyers to check that option.
AWD on a BEV shouldn't cost too much, and increases efficiency, which is why it will probably be standard equipment on virtually all BEVs in higher price classes in the future.
3) e-Power option:
Possibility of being announced on 9/5: 1%
Possibility of being announced eventually: 10%
Again, more likely to be introduced in an upcoming crossover or large SUV or truck, than in the LEAF, which has been so strongly promoted as a pure BEV.
Since the entire drive-train is already in production in the E Note, it would certainly be a less-expensive and much-longer-range-range-extender than an over-sized battery pack option.
And I can't help wondering what looks like an increase in under-the-hood-room in the Gen two will be used for?
Maybe...
4) Convenient spare tire location...under the hood?
Possibility of being announced on 9/5: 10%
Possibility of being announced eventually: 10%
The only flatbed ride my LEAF ever needed was from a sidewall tear from a deteriorated pavement edge.
Most LEAF owners in urban/suburban areas are probably better-off going without, but if you live in a rural area, or where there is no reliable cell reception, a spare is a really nice thing to have.
Usable as frunk space, for the majority who only want to carry four wheels and tires.
5) Ability to charge to levels other than 100%.
Possibility of being announced on 9/5: 10%
Possibility of being announced eventually: 10%
Preferably, by allowing end charge levels anywhere from 10% to 90%. (Thanks for the suggestion, WetEV)