The new Nissan LEAF PLUS.
After some earlier apparent public relations delays, the company has now released new details on the widely expected LEAF PLUS and its 62 kWh battery.
The new range estimate is 226 miles up from the previous 150. The new PLUS (to be known as the e+ in other markets) begins deliveries in the US within the next 3 months.
The new PLUS emblem on the back of the car.
The new battery pack is an enlarged capacity version of the previous 40 kWh pack using similar but different cells that are more energy dense.
Nissan executives say the PLUS pack is made by Nissan’s in-house battery company, AESC. They also seemed to say that the cells are made by AESC rather than by LG as was long rumored but there are conflicting reports. Electric Revs is seeking clarification from Nissan.
Update: Nissan denies reports, rumors…
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