Nissan Leaf e +, EV Revolution review: decent range, charging power disappointing, not visible Rapidgate [YouTube]

The EV Revolution YouTube channel has a review of the Nissan Leaf e+ (e Plus) in the Canadian version. There was no exhaustive test for range on a single charge, but the machine regularly predicted over 300 kilometers. However, the station's 100 kW charging power proved to be a disappointment - the car reached only 55 kW, although it should be closer to 70 kW.

Let's start with a little reminder. The Nissan Leaf e + featured in the entry, the specification of which is as follows:

• battery: 62 kWh, including useful power ~ 60 kWh,
• power: 160 kW / 217 km,
• torque: 340 Nm,
• real range: 346-364 km (WLTP = 385 km),
• segment: C,
• price: from 195 PLN for the N-Connect version, of course, in Poland.

The Youtuber EV Revolution started with a rather detailed presentation of the multimedia system. It has changed a bit, the screen is a little bigger, but the biggest difference is noticeably faster response time and faster recalculation or switching between options.

Nissan Leaf e + - an unforgettable driving experience

Although the car accelerates better than the 40 kWh version, the car appears to be slower. There is also an additional 140 kilograms of battery in the floor, although the suspension has been updated to better support the vehicle's more weight.

At the first presentation, the meter showed a range of 341 kilometers with 81% battery charge. It is easy to calculate that this corresponds to approximately 421 kilometers of the predicted range. With the following measurements, according to the images of the meter, they calculated the forecast 363, 334 (probably the fastest section), 399 and, already along the entire route, 377 kilometers of power reserve.

Thus, it can be assumed that with normal driving, the Nissan Leaf e + will cover about 300-320 kilometers and will offer to look for a charging station.

> Electric vehicle charging station map

The charging power was the most disappointing... While Nissan has promised "peak" power up to 100 kW, usually up to 70 kW, it did. the car managed to achieve only 55-56 kW with 60% battery capacity. By 70 percent, the power fell to 46 kW, by 80 percent to 37 kW, and by 90 percent to 22 kW. The Nissan Leaf e+ has a usable battery capacity of 59,8 kWh, according to LeafSpy.

Nissan Leaf e +. Charging power versus charging time (X-axis) and battery temperature rise (red line) during the entire process (c) EV Revolution

The biggest advantage of the Leaf e + over the smaller battery was brake Rapidgate, i.e. a significant reduction in charging power due to an increase in battery temperature. Even when one of the gauges showed 42 degrees Celsius, the car started charging with 44 kW - and this is the third such stop during the trip!

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Note, however, that the driver drove calmly, in accordance with the rules, as can be seen from the travel time: 462,8 km in 7,45 hours with an average energy consumption of 15,9 kWh / 100 km (6,3 km / kWh). ...

Youtuber did not hear how the fan supposedly cools the battery during fast charging. Such a rumor appeared during the premiere of the Nissan Leaf e +.

The entire entry (long, I recommend only viewing):

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