Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:18 am
you really want to DC fast charge a non-TMS battery pack? More than 3 times in a row? At ambient temps in a lot of places around the world?
It's a complete and total non-starter if Nissan says it's fine DC fast charging and operating a 60 kWh lithium battery with no TMS. wow. There's a reason that more than a few Leafers are jumping ship.
C'mon Nissan! figure it out. why make all those Leafs (Leaves?) disposable? The level of competition is rising and I still see Nissan at the starting gate, wondering why they need TMS for longevity. Just get it done and compete!
The thing is I love my Leaf for what it is. But 20% battery loss in 3 years is not gonna cut it for my next EV. and charging infrastructure during that time frame? It's the same. pretty decent out here on the left coast but not even close to what it could (and should be) if Nissan would step up and support their EV.
Albany, Oregon
2014 Silver SV with charge/LED package. June 2014, I'm in the EV game!
46,000 miles
17.5 kWh on 100% charge (51-ish Ah), down 1 bar
4.2 miles/kWh average
Best trip: all of 'em. They're all no-gas!