Question about the Nissan Leaf Lithium Battery Module

[lolcashcow]

Hi Guys,

I stumbled on this forum while looking for information on the Nissan Leaf Li-Ion Battery modules.I was wondering if it was possible to use them in a Solar panel set up? Instead of using a deep cycle marine battery, would it be possible to use one, or more, battery modules from the Nissan leaf? There is a vendor that sells them for $120 a piece, so I would love to buy one, or if possible more, and get this idea going. If this is possible would I require special equiptment aside from a Power Inverter?

From what I read you can just swap the battery modules, is that right? Would it be too crazy an idea to recharge a module, or two, individually (Not sure how much wattage you'd need unless Lv1/Lv2 charging wattage requirement no longer applies if you are dealing with the battery module alone instead of going through the car charger port) through a solar panel set up then just swap the modules in for drained modules in the car?

 

[amberwolf]

There's a lot of threads about solar charging various things, so you'll want to search around for those to help you figure that part out.

There's also several threads about the Leaf packs and cells, with a lot of information in them, that may answer your other questions.


As for swapping out charged modules for drained ones; I don't know. I assume that it drains them all at the same time, so you would also then need to swap all of them at the same time. I don't know how practical that would be, or how long it takes to do. It might take less time to just charge it up again.

Might be more practical to simply build a second complete pack and install it somewhere else in the vehicle, wiring it in parallel with the original (or be able to switch them in and out electrically, rather htan physically).

 

[lolcashcow]

I see, I really am hoping that it is possible to use the Nissan leaf Battery modules in a solar panel set up. using the battery module instead of a deep cycle car or marine battery. What type of search terms would I do exactly? Do you know if there were any threads about using the Nissan leaf battery modules in a solar panel set up? I am not sure if it will be just like using a regular marine/car battery in terms of plug and charge.... That is my main concern. If there were something else that was specifically required, I would have to look into getting that .

If I were to build a second battery pack wouldn't that just be too much weight for the car? I believe the battery pack complete weighs 850lbs. Just moving it around seems like it would be difficult for the solar panel idea.

 

[JeffyS]

AmberWolf,

How is your Nissan Leaf battery enduing the Phoenix heat? I've considered buying a used (2013 or later) Leaf but am curious about the battery degradation due to parking the vehicle in my hot garage during the summer. The range would be ideal for me, but I I'm concerned about the heat problem.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[amberwolf]

AmberWolf,

How is your Nissan Leaf battery enduing the Phoenix heat?

If I'd ever had one, I'd tell you, but I haven't. Sorry.

You'll have to do what I recommended the other person do, and read up on the various Leaf pack threads around here, and see if anyone's done any testing like that.