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The Nissan LEAF as a mobile power plant after natural disasters or extreme weather phenomena: On the basis of the world's first mass-produced electric car, Nissan has developed a prototype called RE-LEAF, which, thanks to higher ground clearance and other modifications, reaches the center of disaster areas to generate electricity for provide emergency supplies and reconstruction. Electrical devices can be connected directly to the vehicle's powerful lithium-ion battery via externally mounted waterproof sockets. In this way, medical devices, communication equipment, lighting and other equipment, for example, can be operated even after a public power supply failure.
Nissan RE-LEAF delivers electricity!
Natural disasters are the number one cause of power outages. According to a 2019 World Bank report, they were responsible for 2000 percent of power outages in Europe and 2017 percent in the US between 37 and 44. In such cases, it usually takes between 24 and 48 hours for the power supply to be restored. During this time, electric vehicles can take on this function: as emission-free mobile energy suppliers for emergencies. The Nissan RE-LEAF shows what potential electric vehicles have in such crises. The vehicle itself is only a concept for demonstration purposes, but the technology is intended for actual use and can be implemented in this form. In Japan, Nissan has been using the LEAF as an emergency power supplier and means of transport in crises since 2011 and works with more than 60 local governments on disaster control. Via Nissan Energy Share, electric vehicles also function as mobile storage devices in order to balance supply and demand in households as well as society as a whole.
Part of the vision Nissan Intelligent Mobility
"We are constantly exploring new ways in which electric vehicles can enrich our lives beyond emission-free mobility. This is part of our Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision”Explains Helen Perry, electric vehicle and infrastructure manager at Nissan Europe. “Concepts like the Nissan RE-LEAF show possible uses in disaster management and prove that intelligent and clean technology can help save lives. Electric vehicles are increasingly proving to be an important factor that can increase the resilience in the electricity sector. Thousands of electric vehicles that either provide support in the event of a crisis or are connected to the power grid via 'Vehicle to Grid' technology (V2G) form a virtual power plant that can ensure the energy supply in the event of a major power outage. "
System uses the LEAF's bi-directional charging capability
The RE-LEAF uses the bi-directional charging capability of the LEAF, which has been standard equipment since the introduction of the electric car in 2010. This means that the LEAF can not only draw electricity from the grid to charge its battery, but can also feed it back into the grid via V2G technology or send it directly to electrical devices via V2X (Vehicle to Everything). A current LEAF e + with a fully charged 62 kWh battery is able to supply an average British household with sufficient electricity for six days.
In the event of a disaster, the RE-LEAF can operate several devices at the same time. Examples of 230 volt consumers are:
- Electric jackhammer - 24 hours - 36 kW
- Compressed air blower - 24 hours - 21,6 kW
- 10 liter soup kettle - 24 hours - 9,6 kW
- Intensive care ventilator - 24 hours - 3 kW
- 100 watt floodlight - 24 hours - 2,4 kWh
Once the power supply is restored, the electric vehicles can be recharged and used as an emission-free means of transport - in the case of the LEAF e + for up to 385 km (WLTP) per battery charge.
The Nissan RE-LEAF in detail
The “RE” in the Nissan RE-LEAF stands for the three factors that are important in the event of a disaster: a quick response (“response”), recovery and future improvement in resilience. The amber-colored paintwork of the RE-LEAF alludes to the ancient Greek word for amber - electron - the origin of the word "electricity". The LED strip on the roof, which draws the attention of other road users to the vehicle, also lights up amber. The blue in turn stands for the Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies and the networking of the vehicle and the associated possibilities.
In order to get ahead on debris-covered roads, the ground clearance of the LEAF was increased by 70 to 225 mm and the vehicle was equipped with additional underbody protection. The track widened by 90 mm at the front and 130 mm at the rear, special wheel arches, mud flaps and 17-inch all-terrain tires also contribute to this. With its large capacity and high reliability, the lithium-ion battery ensures a stable energy supply even when several devices are operated at the same time. The integrated energy management system ensures that the battery power can be delivered at up to 230 volts. There are three connections: two waterproof on the outside and one in the trunk.
To create additional space for equipment, the rear seats have been removed and the floor flattened. A partition was drawn in between the front seats and the cargo area. Upon arrival in the disaster area, a tailor-made desk with a 32-inch LED screen can be pulled out of the trunk, which serves as a control and communication center. As soon as the power supply is restored, the LEAF can be recharged - if there is no charging infrastructure, even at a normal household socket.
| Charging type | 40 kWh Battery |
62 kWh Battery |
| Household 3,7 kW socket |
11,5 Std. (0-100%) |
18 Std. (0-100%) |
| Type-2 Charging station 7 kW |
7,5 Std. (0-100%) |
11,5 Std. (0-100%) |
| CHAdeMO 50 kW | 60 min. (20-80%) * |
90 min (20-80%) * |
* When using a CHAdeMO fast charging station with 50 kW. Charging times can be influenced by conditions such as the type and state of charge, battery temperature and ambient temperature.
Nissan RE-LEAF Technical Specifications
| basic model | Nissan LEAF Tekna |
| Tubes | BF Goodrich Baja All Terrain, 225/66 17 |
| bicycles | Compomotive MO5 8 × 17 |
| Wheel arches | GRP composite 40 mm |
| ground clearance | 225 mm |
| Gauge front / rear | 1.830 mm / 1.890 mm (+ 90 mm / + 130 mm) |
The vehicle modifications were implemented by the British development and motor sports company RJN, the project management was carried out by GTA Global Ltd. If we get more information about the details, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply do ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
Photos: Nissan
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