Adding a second motor could actually improve efficiency and it adds AWD to the car. It also makes them more competitive with Tesla. Why on earth would you need a second battery? Have you never heard of a dual motor Tesla?powersurge said:lorenfb said:MOTORTREND:
Twin-Motor Nissan Leaf Is an Electric Hot Hatch With 501 LB-FT of Torque
Nissan revealed a prototype Leaf electric vehicle that showcases technology that will arrive in its next generation of EVs. Based on the Leaf Plus, which has a larger battery than the standard Leaf and an EPA-estimated range of 215 to 226 miles, depending on trim level, this demo vehicle packs two electric motors, one mounted on each axle, and 17-inch wheels shod with staggered-width tires. The prototype even gets wider fenders that hint at its performance aspirations.
https://www.motortrend.com/news/twin-motor-nissan-leaf-is-an-electric-hot-hatch-with-501-lb-ft-of-torque/
Adding a SECOND motor sounds like a teenager trying to supercharge his gocart... If an additional motor was added, that would mean extra weight AND where you they put the DOUBLE BATTERY you would need to power it??? Sounds like a weak attempt to make a Nissan EV headline out of nothing...