EPISODE 26 - NISSAN LEAF E PLUS LOADS OF INFO, 40KWH LEAF BMS UPDATE?, MORE VW ID DETAILS, INFINITY QX

EV Channels Review

This episode of the EV Revolution Show, dated January 12, 2019, provides a comprehensive look at the updated Nissan Leaf E+. The reviewer highlights that the E+ model will be an addition to the existing 40kWh Leaf, featuring a larger 62kWh battery pack that offers 40% more power and an EPA-estimated range of 363 km (226 miles). Key improvements include a more powerful 160kW motor, increased top speed, and standard 70kW fast charging capability (peaking at 100kW). The exterior styling remains largely unchanged, with minor front-end tweaks. Inside, a new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with enhanced smartphone integration and navigation is introduced. A significant development is the support for over-the-air updates for applications, maps, and firmware, a first for the Leaf. The reviewer notes that the E+ will likely retain the CHAdeMO charging standard, not CCS. Pricing is estimated to start around £36,500 in the UK and $35,000 in the US. The show also touches upon a potential BMS software update for existing 40kWh Leafs, suggesting improved charging speed management, with version 'C' of the BMS appearing in models from November 2018 onwards.