2019 Nissan LEAF e-Plus: The Truth About That Battery Pack

Last week at CES 2019, Nissan unveiled its longer-range Nissan LEAF e-Plus (known in some markets as the LEAF 3.Zero). Fitted with a 62 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, this longer-range LEAF model has been the subject of a lot of speculation -- including the expectation that it would be fitted with an LG-Chem lithium-ion battery pack.  But as Nissan has now detailed, the new LEAF's battery pack not only has no active thermal management, but is built in-house.  Here's what it means for the LEAF -- and the future for the car.  NEW: Support the show's coverage at CES by buying us a drink -- or a meal! https://ko-fi.com/transportevolved Follow the show on Mastodon: https://mastodon.transportevolved.com/ Buy Transport Evolved SWAG : https://teespring.com/stores/transpor... Join or Discord Channel:   / discord   Support us on Patreon:   / transportevolved   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Please watch: "2023 Kia Niro EV: Why You'll Want To Drive This"    • 2023 Kia Niro EV: A Family-Friendly Electr...   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~