Development of High Capacity Lithium- Ion Battery for NISSAN LEAF

Nissan have developed a new powertrain for the electric vehicle, and have installed it in the Nissan LEAF. In order to achieve an improved driving range, power performance and dynamic performance, Nissan have adapted a high efficiency synchronous motor, a water-cooled inverter, and passive-cooled laminated Li-ion battery. Especially Nissan has been emphasizing electric powered technology with a focus on advanced lithium ion battery from 1992. This presentation will introduce the features of Nissan LEAF and its battery technologies.