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I'm converting a VW bug to Nissan Leaf power. I understand the Leaf came with a 450V/225A fuse and so I'm looking for something similar online.
I came across the Bel 0AKN series of fuses, which are described as "electric vehicle power fuses." The spec sheet is at https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/643/ds_CP_0AKN_series-3006958.pdf
These fuses also happen to be half the price of a similarly spec'd Ferraz Shawmut A50QS250, so I'm wary. Neither are offered by the like of EV West, Zero-ev, Evolve Electric, etc., further adding to my suspicion.:unsure:
Any wisdom from the community?
Thanks
-Sam
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How does the Power loss or resistance of this fuse compare with the other EV fuses?
For the 200A fuse, it's 30.8 W at rated current for the 0AKN. Compared to 33 W for the Ferraz Shawmut.
Source: A50QS250-4 datasheet
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