NISSAN LEAF 40 KWH AND ITS RAPID CHARGE ISSUES

EV Channels Review

This video chronicles a challenging 450-mile EV road trip from Leicestershire to Aberdeen in adverse winter conditions (-5°C, snow). The primary focus is on the real-world performance and charging issues encountered by three EVs: a 30 kWh Leaf, a 40 kWh Leaf, and a 28 kWh Hyundai Ioniq. The reviewer, driving the 40 kWh Leaf, highlights significant rapid charging limitations, particularly after multiple charges, where the car's charge rate dropped considerably due to battery thermal management restrictions. Despite these issues, the 40 kWh Leaf ultimately performed better than expected, reaching the destination with 7% remaining, while the smaller-battery Ioniq also proved surprisingly capable. The 30 kWh Leaf, however, faced substantial charging delays, spending over 90 minutes at one stop. The reviewer criticizes the charging infrastructure's user interface and the Leaf's thermal management system, suggesting it needs improvement for long-distance, cold-weather driving. Ultimately, the smaller-battery Ioniq surprisingly outperformed the 40 kWh Leaf in terms of consistent charging, though both reached the destination.