New details on the 2018 Nissan Leaf
...Let’s sum up the best parts:
Battery capacity increases by 30 % from 30 to about 39 kWh.
Not surprising, considering that if we look at the new Eaton Nissan xStorage battery capacity, the math points to 38,4 kWh. However, Nissan has always reported the total battery capacity, but I’ve been told that from now on, only the usable battery capacity would be advertised – the same way Renault does with its electric cars. If this proves to be true, it would mean that the 38,4 kWh would be usable capacity...
Nissan didn’t reach a deal with LG Chem and keeps the AESC battery cell production going for now.
The new Nissan Leaf made in Japan will get its batteries from Smyrna, Tennessee in the USA...
More powerful motor, probably over 100 kW.
Super strong regenerative braking that completely stops the car – maybe even surpassing the BMW i3...
Available to order in early October, after the official unveil in September...