69kWh e-nv200 worst case range: 290km

[@xxwookey]

Great to see someone who's actually done the obvious thing and added a layer of extra batteries in the back of the van. Do you have technical details of what you've done I could follow somewhere? Anyway, very nice work. I'm wondering whether to do somethign similar or spend a fortune on an EQV to get the some effect, or wait to see what else comes out next.

[@DeerKoden]

Seems still very decent for a van. I mean, considering the aerodynamics and the engine efficiency...

[@chrisw443]

I live in the states and I really, REALLY, want a ENV200 with 150 mile range, worst case range, with the bench seats in the back.

[@vincenzomessina9029]

Hey, I live in Leiden, I drive a 7 seats e-NV200 from 2016 (24 kWh). I would be interested in increasing my range *even few tens of km would make a difference here :) Let me know if I can purchase an upgrade. Thanks and good job. Vincenzo

[@PowerElectronicsBlog]

Hi Vincenzo - are you interested in being a 'guinea pig'? We need people to test our extender batteries and finalize the software - if you're interested [e-mail]

[@xavi-qk7ub]

Have you considered the option to replace highly degraded leaf packs with third party (not nissan) packs: I am thinking of (presumably cheap?) packs manufactured in China, such as the ones shown here: lithiumbattery.en.made-in-china.com/product-group/NMFmVUErbphB/-100V-EV-Battery-catalog-1.html They apparently provide flexible solutions, adaptable to the needed voltages. Would it be feasible to solve physical fitting issues, BMS interfacing, etc.?

[@shaungilmartin1505]

points off the forklift driver for ramming the back of the van

[@Joe-kd8qt]

I think this is pretty good for the load and "real bad " condition not bad at all . We have to consider the max speed is 120 km/h may we spend some money for Air pressured shock absorber to lift up after load

[@gorazdnovsak3705]

I think that is a good idea...

[@PowerElectronicsBlog]

I think air suspension would be an excellent mod for this van in general.

[@theinterfaithshepherd9075]

Hi! Thank you for the videos! I live in Seattle. Do you sell the instructions for what you've done for your Leaf (I want to do the same thing to mine)?

[@XJohuX]

I would really like to know this as well

[@lorcancasey6949]

How can I contact you for a quotation for the same work on my e-NV200 ?

[@Tore_Lund]

Not the point of the video, but interesting to know: Calculation here. You: 23kWh/100km = 230Wh/km. Nederlands: 370g CO2/kWh = 85.1g CO2/km. Burning 1L Diesel emits 2.7kg CO2, so 2700/85.1= 31.7km or almost twice as clean as driving a heavy loaded diesel van still with extra batteries. You could also drive slower than in your test run. Usually I average 18km/l in a Mercedes Sprinter with a full load, but I keep it at 90km/h and use the extra weight to roll longer before stops.

[@xavi-qk7ub]

Your progress is amazing; we are so many people with high hopes on your work! By the way, by reading from muxsan.com, I see that the packs you are using have not a very high energy density (around 100 wh/kg, if I am right). Is there any reason for that? There seem to be cheap China-made packs that double that number.

[@susihormon7821]

jeaah...lets take real expensive stuff...those cells are secondlife ex Vw proofed ones

[@DiogoPerillo]

Hello my friend. Me and my brother leave in Utah-US and we both have a Leaf. Mine is 2012 with 70k miles and only 7/12 bars which gives me about 30 miles only ... my brother’s one is the 2013 and still has 12 bars... I am really interested in what you are doing and would love to talk more about it..

[@PowerElectronicsBlog]

we're always listening at info at muxsan dot com

[@Damicske]

Don't know what it is with your videos and youtube but the last video's have no audio when I play it the first time :/

[@fix-and-drive-diy-repairs]

Was is safe to put a heavy pallet full of batteries on top of your range extender pack?

[@PowerElectronicsBlog]

The lid and battery case is reinforced; it's made to handle this kind of load. People who use an e-nv200 or any delivery van for that matter should be able to use it as normal, not worrying about the fact that there is a battery pack in the floor.

[@MrLambert76]

Driven distance + GOM might not quite equal possible range...

[@PowerElectronicsBlog]

Of course, it's an estimate, I deducted 10km to be safe :)

[@MrLambert76]

@@PowerElectronicsBlog usually the kids and I reckon we can do half of what the GOM says. To be on the safe side :-).

[@jeroeneeuwes]

Did you try to get a "worst case" consumption estimate before the modification?

[@PowerElectronicsBlog]

No, but this is something that has been done plenty of times before so I didn't bother. If we get another van, we should try this though.

[@jeroeneeuwes]

@@PowerElectronicsBlog I was asking because not all cars are equal, especially after they have been driven around for quite a while. Perhaps the owner knows the max range of the van before the mod?

[@PowerElectronicsBlog]

@@jeroeneeuwes Ah, yes, certainly - the usable range was between 90-130km roughly.

[@susihormon7821]

i drove the 40 kWh no cargo in winter...minus 5 degree...120...after 120 km i got hot, without any heater for comfort...just to keep the windscreen fogfree...can i make to paderborn to a chademo? route Lüdenscheid to Paderborn

[@rashidmohmd546]

How much this battry

[@PowerElectronicsBlog]

€12000

[@rashidmohmd546]

@@PowerElectronicsBlog I will bay new car by this mony

[@ChibiButo]

Maybe it needs a SOLAR FREAKING ROADWAY!

[@Damicske]

/me slaps a roof on it ;)

[@flamingstag2381]

nissan ev,s r off my list ! look at the way they treat customers after warranty ! its all over utube !