[Bobby Builder]

Hi,
I am sure this topic has bee thrashed out multiple times, but I can't seem to find it. I'm looking for any technical comparison related to designing an EV project around the Model S modules Vs the new Nissan Leaf modules.
Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Rob

 

[Tremelune]

What are your goals? The tradeoff is mostly space vs cost. Leaf modules are cheap. Tesla modules are dense. Either can feed tremendous torque or long range, depending on configuration.

 

[Bobby Builder]

Hi. Its a light 750lb chassis. Add netgain 9 motor and batteries. Moderate sports car performance, 140 mile range. Designed atm to run 5 tesla modules, but I'd like to understand the pros and cons of the Leaf (due to better supply). Thanks for your insight. Rob

 

[remy_martian]

So, Tesla modules in series, 26kWh, $6000, and 250lb

vs ?

 

[hbthink]

I believe one problem with the Tesla modules is that no diy build ever hooks up thermal management liquid cooling to the Tesla batteries, that would reduce their performance, a bit and reduce the lifespan. The Leaf batteries never get any cooling other than air so living in a DIY they last as well as Leaf batteries usually last which is to say they degrade slowly over 80k miles. Just my 2 cents.

 

[remy_martian]

Most people I've seen hook up the Tesla cooling lines, which is no big deal to do.