Lithium Ion Battery
The Nissan Leaf features a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 24kWh, 30kWh, 40kWh or 62kWh.
The battery is passively cooled and includes a built-in battery management system (BMS), also known as the Lithium Battery Controller (LBC).
Variants
| Capacity | Usable | Found in | Cell configuration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24kWh | ZE0 (2011-2012) | Incompatible connector and CAN messages; requires an active adaptor to use in newer models or vice versa | ||
| 24kWh | AZEO (2013-2016) | |||
| 30kWh | AZEO (2016-2017) | |||
| 40kWh | 39kWh | ZE1 (2018-2024) | ||
| 62kWh | 59kWh | ZE1 e+ (2019-2024) |