The Ultimate Nissan LEAF Battery with ACTIVE THERMAL MANAGEMENT!

[@116thcrazy]

Please take my money! An LFP battery for the Leaf!!

[@johnherrett7453]

I was the Leaf sales person for a major dealer when the car was first released in Australia. I remain a huge fan of the Leaf and congratulate you on resolving it's only design fault, which is the lack of thermal management. I hope your vision is well rewarded in the years ahead.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

After the problems with battery longevity for the first generation Leaf became known I was super surprised that thermal management was again left out in the second generation too.

[@VNCTHE1]

@@JustWasted3HoursHere Especially because they included it in their nv electric van. I am not sure how those turned out though.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

@@VNCTHE1 I guess the extra cost for thermal management is higher than I thought. Who knows what they're real reason was. In any case, their newest EV, the Ariya, has full thermal management.

[@ProDigit80]

Hope that the extra power can translate in somewhat extra performance as well. I'd love to see the green pack here in the US, before all remaining 1st gen leafs are no longer available for purchasing.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

@@ProDigit80 There are LOTS of first gen Leafs out there.

[@nissanleafbattery]

Can’t wait to find out how much the Green pack will be and how much to ship to the 40 LEAF battery shops around the world that are on my map. When will we get prices?

[@mandmwaddle]

I have worked with EVs Enhanced for over a year now and have installed many of their translators. Everything has been very high quality. I can't wait to hear more about this.

[@nissanleafbattery]

I’m pretty sure you’re in the NW USA? There are a bunch of shops there. Maybe you need to all get together and buy a whole container of packs to lower the shipping costs. You probably can get a container a week and keep up with demand.

[@mandmwaddle]

@@nissanleafbattery Close. BC, Canada. A shipping container full of battery’s would definitely help reduce shipping cost. We know a few of the shops just south of us. The problem is definitely supply. We get emails almost daily asking about battery replacement.

[@Tron-Jockey]

I've wondered it it wouldn't be easier to drill two holes in the top of the battery compartment, fill the entire compartment with high voltage dielectric coolant, then use the holes (via hoses), to pump the coolant in and out of the compartment the heat exchangers up front. Tap into the existing coolant loop (the one used for the 3-phase inverter and charger), drain the existing coolant from the existing coolant loop and re-fill the entire system with the dielectric coolant.

[@terryvincent8405]

This is Awesome! I had a 2011 drove it for 5 years and moved up to the 40kw 2018. Best daily car!

[@dottyjyoung]

Hi! I know this is an old comment, but would you mind sharing more abt the experience? Did you have any problem importing the parts? Was the Installation as simple as the video? How much did the unit + shipping cost--& I understand that the world & shipping have both changed, but I'm just looking for the right order of magnitude. :)

[@1nomnomnomnom1]

If the price is right, you're going to corner the market worldwide. Congratulations on such amazing work

[@thekirtfox]

Really hope to see this come over to the UK. I've had my leaf for 6 years, though its just hit 8 years old. My battery is doing great, no degrading so far. But I am getting worried for when it'll pop up. So I'd love to have the piece of mind that this option would be available in the future.

[@DanielSanchez-tm7lk]

Amazing work,we need those batteries world wide ASAP!!!

[@horanpat]

Can't wait for that blue pack. We are a 2 leaf household, 2019 40kwh bought new and 2016 30kwh bought used. We have never suffered range anxiety and cannot believe how much we have saved on servicing when we had 2 diesels. Great to see that with your technology the leaf will be around for generations to come.

[@EVsEnhanced]

Great to hear that you're enjoying your two LEAFs. Keeping existing LEAFs viable for as long as possible is certainly our motivation.

[@allenfromalameda5691]

As a Yank I’m not sure if “GoodOnYa!” is an appropriate expression to extend to Kiwis or if calling you Kiwis is offensive, but GoodOnYa Kiwis! I mean this in the most earnest way possible because this is what the world needs now. I’ve been impressed by your engineering skill in developing the products that have been on offer through EVs Enhanced before now and thought you were easily capable of achieving something like this. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and have been interested to see the startup Ample come in this year with a battery swap solution for Leaf Fleet owners. Your solution will hopefully save many more of the 160,000 Leafs sold in the US from winding up on the scrap heap prematurely. Used models here are selling for approximately double what they were in late 2019 despite having very limited range.

[@022200guitar]

LOL "GoodOnYa Kiwis" is...bang on right! Not bad for a yank. Bloody good effort from this local crew. Love their work.

[@PeterMarquisKyle]

Excellent news! My 24 kWh LEAF is standing by to receive a transplant (on the West Island, in Brisbane).

[@Bigboler]

I have one of there translators in my 2012 Leaf, its supporting a 2019 used battery. It works like a charm, and they definitely do there engineering before they release a product

[@mbaxter22]

Are you in New Zealand?

[@douglasalanthompson]

2 questions 1. Any chance you are going to work with any US aftermarket Leaf battery replacement shops? 2. Any chance Nissan will.sell you Leafs without packs, so you can put in your packs? Very excited.for your future with these.

[@jasperj8021]

You have tons of used leaf to purchase at US market, most of them is under 6000K, Assume new 64kwh battery pack is 1,2000-1,5000usd, plus used car, you wilk get a range 230-240miles leaf, just half of a used tesla model3

[@radicalradzik]

Super excited about the progress you’ve made. Our 2011 Nissan Leaf is down to

[@jnat7806]

Yulp I second this for my 2011 with 5 bars and 62k up in Eureka Ca

[@penfold357007]

Hallelujah! I want one. Finally a cure to our range anxiety. I'm in and will be a customer for sure. Our gen 1 Leaf is in flawless condition except for the battery that wasn't great (range wise) even when new. Now we can get a much greater life out of these fantastic little cars. Please keep us update across the western side of the ditch EV's Enhanced.

[@viralarray]

Did you ever get this battery?

[@minecraftpc3036]

Cannot wait for it to arrive in the American market as this will be a real upgrade from a dieing 24 kwh pack

[@maureencooper6644]

This Video just made my year! You have no idea how excited I am for this

[@ruifilipesalabertdossantos1249]

Really great work! Keep going, this is essential to keep our leafs rolling. Thanks for the preview, hopping to see it available in Europe soon.

[@stormgezentsvey9140]

This is a fantastic project that I'm sure you'll have great interest in. Looking forward to seeing pricing and range numbers!

[@Jim_Tacitus]

I’m working on my EE degree in California and hopefully I can catch the wave that the battery market will create when I graduate!

[@mbaxter22]

I hope that EV Rides in Portland could start using these instead of using salvaged packs from wrecked Leafs...

[@mikepayne1350]

Since you are all Leaf lovers, I have a 2012 red leaf with new battery from Nissan in 2017. In Florida. Willing to sell it very cheap. Loved the car but can't live with range any longer.

[@trpl7man]

I am very interested too. Looking forward to more information, and installations taking place in the southern USA as well. Thanks.

[@peterclarkson3503]

e-NV200 owner here in Melbourne. Look forward to your project development. I’ll get on your mailing list. Cheers.

[@gregoryrendle909]

I was hoping someone would do this two years ago when we first gor our Leaf. At an SOH of 50% it still makes a great town car but makes the ICE second car necessary for longer trips doubling the basic expenses. A blue battery would be great.

[@GatorNinetyNine]

My prayers have been answered! I'll be purchasing one asap.

[@leebailey8475]

Awesome work, this what leaf owners have been waiting for, it will help keep leaf's on the road for years to come. Keep up the good work.

[@mariamejia936]

gretings from NY, USA! We hope you can release this worldwide

[@DonBarthel]

Very exciting. And I don't even need a new battery. Yet. Maybe I'll buy an old LEAF just so I can get my local shop (Precision Automotive in Langley BC Canada) to put one of your batteries in. Let's keep all those well made LEAFs out of the landfill!

[@leeowne3074]

I just bought a used leaf that had the battery replaced. Living in a hot climate I worry about the battery degrading. I really hope this is successful and spreads to more countries because I would be all for this upgrade once my battery starts going.

[@dr.projectx5142]

This is very impressive. Glad that this is comming out. Can't wait to buy a old 2013 leaf and add a 75kwhr pack and then add ccs to the leaf. This is very neat. Great work. Excited when this comes to market.

[@Islamisthecultofsin]

Dala upgraded the inverter to 160 KW.

[@TuanNguyen-pp4uo]

Hope in a few months it'll be available in the East Coast.

[@kapitievs]

Excellent product for the many Nissan Leaf owners around the World! Can't wait to learn more.

[@EVsEnhanced]

Thanks. We have other videos coming with more details.

[@chrisw443]

This is AWESOME. This is THE reason we buy EV's. they are forever reusable and recyclable. This is amazing! I want one for my leaf plus!

[@michaelfowle4605]

Excellent! Hope the pricing will make it a better option than a new car.

[@chrisbaylis4733]

Just take my money already! So excited with this news....look forward to updates.

[@cwilsonpa]

This sounds promising - especially for US customers in the states like Florida, Texas and Arizona. The problem of course is making it cost competitive.

[@malcolmstreet1]

Try much of Northern Australia as well!

[@stevejordan7275]

Cost-competitive with...no batteries at all? Sounds like a non-starter to me, amigo. There's a guy on "Faceplant" market trying to sell a salvaged 62kWh battery for US$20K, which is only $7K less than I paid for my 2011 Leaf-SL with CHAdeMO *new.* At 68% SOH, I'm looking for new battery options since Nissan just told me they won't sell me a replacement. But I still have a reliable 60-mile range, which works just fine, thank you.

[@DavidRichardOwen]

Great to see. I'm based in Sydney (on an insignificant island off the coast of NZ) - will be keen to hear about pricing and if this becomes available through a partner here...?

[@Telcontarnz]

Just call it the West Island. Easier!

[@edvoon]

@@Telcontarnz Haha! That's from the Kiwis getting back at us for calling them our 7th state ^_^ Hopefully those guys currently doing Hybrid batteries (currently the closest thing we have to an EV specialist in this strangely EV-deprived city - at least the Melbounians have EVolution) can be convinced to start doing LEAF battery installs.

[@PeterEVcharade]

@@edvoon I recall being told that the Australian constitution includes a provision for NZ to join the Australian federation as an additional state should it wish to do so.

[@W2APS]

This looks brilliant for the long term of my LEAF. I hope it's all very successful.

[@NissanNut74]

Awesome! The LEAF is the best electric car made. It is perfect for our needs. We love our 2021 and we only sold the 2011 because it was hit and totalled.

[@MrRalphBraun]

fantastic, I have both a AZE0 and ZE1, 70+ kWh battery is exactly what I'm looking for

[@raypitcher908]

Keep me on your mailing list. Blue would be our preference. The demand will be huge. Good on you.😀😀

[@anthonyc8499]

This product cannot come to the USA soon enough! The independent shops and customer base clamoring for this upgrade is huge.

[@wkmcmahan]

Great Job! I am planning on opening a business outside of Las Vegas Nevada. I will be offering upgrades and enhancements for Leafs. I have a 2013 Leaf on jack stands awaiting a battery !

[@malcolmstreet1]

And Las Vegas is somewhere that could certainly use the battery cooling!

[@peterkowalczyk9194]

I'm in the US and would buy this today if I could.

[@neilmunro376]

Great what u are doing, have 2013 leaf 78 soh and am hoping this comes out before battery degrades to much. Car is so well engerneared and reliable.

[@mbaxter22]

I'm in exactly the same boat. I also have a 2013 Leaf and it's been rock solid in my 5 years of ownership. Best car I ever owned. My battery is also at 78% SOH and my real world driving range is now down to about 65 city / 55 highway. I've been looking into retrofitting a 40 or 62kWH battery for years but in the US, the only shops that can do this are across the country in Oregon. Where are you located?

[@colint8281]

Great work team, good to see the Kiwi ingenuity at work. This will become a big market as EV sales are starting to climb the S curve. LFP and Leaf make a great mix for pragmatic daily driver and NZ may end up importing many second hand units over the next few years.

[@mikiethebikie]

Well done you guys, you are well ahead of the curve.

[@EVsEnhanced]

Thanks.

[@ArielBatista]

I can't wait until we see them available. Great news for one of the best all-around EVs.

[@ScottWaddle]

Game changer! Looking forward to details.

[@Buy_My_Raptor]

I hope y’all find some partners in North America to import and install. I miss my 1st Gen LEAF I intend to get another one in the coming years.

[@bolivarnj]

Wow, very exciting! Would love to see it available here in Arizona.

[@garyhughes2694]

I also would like to see the blue a available in Arizona USA for my 2019 Leaf.

[@stevetracy437]

Wow, just what I was looking for today. I love my 2012 Leaf SL and will start saving for one of your battery packs!

[@zerobars79]

Great news hopefully available in Europe too..

[@markeh1971]

Excellent news, a reuse for all those leafs! Newer batteries offer increased range and performance. Take care all M.

[@eviain]

Fantastic work guys, really great to see the reality of older EVs benefiting from new battery technology and removing some of the headaches introduced by the manufacturer. A well thermally managed battery on the 40kw leaf would be a game changer 👍

[@rogerpalmer5891]

You are going to fix the only thing I really hate about my Leaf.....the ability to do multiple fast charges on a trip. This is very exciting news.

[@m3t4lz0n3h4x]

You have a massive market awaiting you of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV owners, especially if you can replace the factory BMU along with the pack upgrade - I love my PHEV, and would absolutely love to have options for reclaiming range in EV mode!

[@fidaglobal]

Wow this is a great news. Waiting to order soon. You have over 6000 leaf in Sri Lanka. This will be a great market.

[@toddgisby4217]

This is fantastic news! I got a leaf this year and I love it to bits, its a fantastic commuter and a great size for my family of four. My biggest concern has been that the car would outlast the battery and in 5-6 years time the battery might degrade to the point I'd have to start being careful with my regular trips, which would be a pain. Its very exciting to hear the announcement for an aftermarket battery given they are not readily available now, it addresses basically the only downside to the leaf from my perspective.

[@ReubenHorner]

This is incredible. I have no doubt that the end product will be excellent. I'm sure the cost will be high (at least initially) however this opens the option of releasing new life for all those old leafs with terrible range

[@HurricaneHunia]

Hey guys so exciting, I love my 2013 leaf and Im ready to put a deposit down for a pre order.

[@buildingbiology]

fantastic, I have known that your Kiwis can do this ,Count me in as a future customer,ENV200 in Hobart Tasmania

[@malcolmstreet1]

Yes, a small group of Kiwis is doing what Nissan couldn't (or wouldn't) despite their vast resources.

[@seanrobin6573]

"Absolutely Magnificent, Definite Must Have 👌🏿

[@montsamu]

Sign me up for that 16-blade green ASAP. If you need any volunteers for North American testing... :)

[@silvy7394]

Wow I wish you guys where here in the US. I'd drive across the entire country towing my leaf to get it a new battery

[@EVsEnhanced]

Hi. We don't need to be in the US to help. We've got some US based partners already who should be able to offer these upgrades to local customers when the product is ready for the US market. For a start, we need to focus on ramping up production for our local New Zealand market while maintaining excellent quality control.

[@rebeccalarason306]

I loved hearing all about this new and exciting development for my Nissan Leaf!

[@andyboyd720]

Brilliant initiative EVs Enhanced, we’d be in the market to upgrade our 2014 24G when this new battery comes to market….. game changers AND mega-sustainability champions (keep whole car, repurpose old battery - reduce waste!). Winners👍❤️🇳🇿

[@andrerwlamont8365]

Glad to see someone getting ahead hope for updates soon

[@uhan33]

This is awesome 👏 super excited about the v2h capabilities

[@mikehill1613]

Please let Sam Adams know on utube The Electric Viking! You need to get the word out to the world!

[@edvoon]

This is Awesome news! I've been waiting for this! Active Thermal as well as LFP - basically all my LEAF prayers answered. So does the "16-blade" moniker infer that you are using BYD Blade batteries? Or is that a coincidence? What's the estimated range/charge capacity of the Green pack? Or is that still being worked out? And Red pack for dual-motors? Are you installing an additional motor with that pack? Would be hilarious to see a LEAF pull up at a drag meet and silence all the sniggering spectators >_< Also, a much larger pack like this would mean that the 3.6kW charger no longer cuts the mustard. Would you also upgrade the onboard charger to 7kW or 11kW? Maybe even 22kW like the Zoe? The alternative I suppose is to install a bi-directional Chademo home charger but those are still not approved yet in Australia and are super pricey - almost half the cost of what I paid for my LEAF. Now the big question. Will this be available in Australia? If I have to, I'll buy a 2nd hand LEAF in NZ, get this done and ship it over the ditch but would be great if you can get partners over here who can perform the upgrade.

[@malcolmstreet1]

Excellent point about the onboard charger, although I think (I'm pretty new to BEVs) this only applies to JDM ones - the Oz/UK ones are c. 6.6 IIRC. Re. the red pack, dunno how you'd fit a second motor under the bonnet. Are they planning some sort of powered rear axle?

[@matt7997]

@@malcolmstreet1 UK Leafs came as standard with the 3.6kW charger. The 6.6kW charger was a £1,000 option so can be found but are rare.

[@darrylhobbs3200]

I think some of the test videos looked similar to the BYD videos i have seen on line.

[@e4tuanify]

It has been awhile to look forward to your success.

[@duncanharper4466]

Fabulous work, I am a new Leaf owner love the car, quiet, simple, cheap to run. Lots to learn about charging and the do's and don'ts for battery life. These batteries will be a game changer, I cannot wait.

[@jamesphillips2285]

One advantage of the passive cooling is that it is simpler to work on, with fewer parts. I live in a cold enough climate that battery overheating is not a huge concern.

[@alsjogren7890]

Our 2013 Leaf, bought in 2015, has been excellent for around town. A higher range would extend its utility to around the region. In 8 years all that has been done is: charge it, fill tires with air, and replace windshield wiper blades. Since we have owned it it has only been charged at home on 120v 15 amp circuit with the EVSE provided originally by Nissan. It still has 11 out of 12 bars on the battery state of health display. I live in the Seattle area. There is a shop on Bainbridge Island, EV Works, that specializes in upgrading or replacing Leaf batteries with used batteries. Depending on cost, of course, I would be interested in a new upgraded battery pack. I suspect supply of batteries is a huge constraint to EV Works' business. I look forward to you releasing your new product.

[@frankcoffey]

I knew this would happen and the Leaf is the perfect car to start with. I can't wait to see aftermarket packs for other car bands and models.

[@dede007]

I hope you guys will soon start a divison in Canada. There is a huge need for replacement battries everywhere. I have a 2011 Leaf desperately waiting for a heart transplant. It's is such a fantastic car. It does'nt belong to the junkkard.

[@iansumbers9293]

I've started to some research on leaf batteries, mainly through Internet. This is instead of the car replacement. Your conclusions are simular to the information I have gained through following various enthusiastic people stimulated by ev's. Your innovation of a control coolant system within the confine of a set perameter. Its great work and frustrating dedication. Well done. Will I be able to purchase in good old Blity, is the question. Ian

[@integralhighspeedusb]

Yeeeeeeeaaaaahhhhhh!!!!!! Great work team! Can’t wait to do some AWD leaf skids!

[@dougcolter5222]

Can't wait! When you ship to the US I will be first in the line for the Green battery! (if it makes financial sense for a 2018 with 40k miles) Otherwise, I will have to get a boat and sail the car to New Zealand... :)

[@brentthompson2893]

I'm particularly interested in the LFP pack. I have a home built EV with CALB LFP cells that I bought almost ten years ago, and the degradation has been barely noticeable. I've always thought the leaf would be so much better with LFP.

[@malcolmstreet1]

IMHO is preferable for most average BEV use due to better safety and ruggedness. Experimented with them in R/C model aircraft some years back and was very impressed.

[@freetobe3]

Imagine how much better LFP is now, and cheaper. Can't wait for LFP or even better battery tech to make for low weight 500km range charges a reality.

[@johnmc8805]

I remember when I imported my 40kw leaf from Japan 18 months ago I made a prediction that the kiwis would come up with an after market battery replacement. I hate to say I was right 😜

[@en3rgy187]

Very cool guys! Us Leaf owner here, 2014s. Would love a 300+ range as well as a heat pump 👍

[@nzedsurfer]

Excellent innovative products that will have worldwide appeal. It gives me confidence to retain our Nissan leaf

[@rebeccaennis4598]

I'm hoping to buy a used nissan leaf, it just blows me away,all it has to offer, I just hope I have as much fun with it as I expect...very interested in all u have shared about EV cars...I will of course be interested in the new battery u all have created...I'll keep watching 👍

[@adamwithers]

Love my 2011 Leaf. I swapped the battery a few months ago. Easy peezy In five years, I'll need another one. I would LOVE to buy a replacement battery from you. Please try to keep your price as low as possible and you'll be swimming in business. Any of the variant colors will work.

[@EVsEnhanced]

Hello. Thank you all for the feedback in the comments below. This is very motivating for our team who are working hard on this project. There are lots of questions in here as well as on other platforms all over the web. Rather than replying to all of these questions here and creating a long chain of Q&A for those who are interested to pick through, we have picked out a bunch of common questions and answered these in another video that can be found at kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHytaKd7rNhoo9E for those who are interested.

[@nissanleafbattery]

Awesome! Can’t wait, We’re all sitting at the edge of our seats waiting for more info. Thanks!

[@rdeb1210]

Would it be possible to swap the 40kwh with one of yours? I have read the 62kwh leaf has stiffer suspension and has a slightly higher rideheight. Also would it be possible to add CCS? Because sadly I see chademo chargers slowly disappearing here in north-west Europe. 22kw ac charging would also be good enough for me when I go on longer journeys. You guys are true heroes. While my soh is still fine it's good to know people are working to keep our beloved leafs on the road.

[@nissanleafbattery]

@@rdeb1210 many people have installed 62’s in all older LEAFs. There are many videos here on KZbin.

[@TuanNguyen-pp4uo]

Please start taking numbers and call us when you're ready.

[@EVsEnhanced]

@@TuanNguyen-pp4uo We are. You can register your interest at evsenhanced.com/aftermarket-battery/

[@francisconova5396]

Magnifica iniciativa. Sin embargo, seguramente esté equivocado, pero parece que la batería del final sea de realidad aumentada. El conector de servicio y algunos elementos de alrededor tienen una perspectiva algo desproporcionada. No obstante, felicidades por la iniciativa desde vuestras antípodas. Antes o después estoy seguro que vuestra propuesta será una realidad. Os seguimos con gran interés.

[@ericapelz260]

looks like a great plan. I love my LEAF, and while my 40 KWH battery is still in excellent health, I like knowing that there may be an LFP option in the future. What is the capacity of the Green variant?

[@lelandhetrick205]

Another video, link found in their description, indicated 40 kWH.

[@richardfuller7548]

Absolutely brilliant. Had my Leaf almost 4 years and hope to keep it for ever. Now perhaps I can. Eagerly awaiting pricing and other details.

[@deanfbrunell7269]

Magnificent, EVs enhanced! I'll order one when the time is right and it'll go well at our Motor Lodge 😉

[@jackweta]

super keen when this drops

[@TheComputerGuyDR]

Would love to see this come over into the US! This is very very awesome. Do we know which models/years this will fit into? Can't wait!

[@andrewyu7403]

please take my money!!! please make compatible pack for env200!

[@Erelyes]

I think you guys would have a strong market for replacement LFP packs for PHEV vehicles like the Outlander.

[@barrywilson4480]

Be very keen to get for my env200. Game changer

[@russellbowden583]

Note that the env200 pack is a slightly different shape, but no reason it couldn't be done. Might not have the economy of scale though.

[@jkerr45]

There are over 150,000 leaf owners in the US that would welcome more range, faster charging and more power. Please make the US market happen sooner than later.

[@seanstr26m123]

Nissan should start producing batteries to replace and have them on hand in each country

[@josephcottenii8463]

Good work, gentlemen. Our Leaf was a leap of faith 13 years ago, but it’s still going strong! Nissan R&D should be lauded for producing an affordable EV.

[@EVsEnhanced]

Agreed. We have a lot of respect for Nissan's engineers. Just not so much for some of the decisions made by their management.

[@mrorlinivanov]

Amazing! Awesome news - I would say, the most important EV news of the year! I don't think you mentioned the capacity of the green variant in the video. What are you aiming for? Can't wait until the EU launch...

[@evanpeterjones]

Any battery with thermal management sounds like a dream to me 👌 i get so nervous when i need to fast charge, i feel like I'm hurting the thing. Very excited to see this. I won't need a battery swap for a long time but this is incredibly exciting to see