How to inexpensively increase the range of a nissan leaf by 54%
The aeromodding of our nissan leaf for aerodynamic improvement has begun. The modifications include a 75% grille block, reversed mud flaps, a 12 volt 400 watt solar roof to alliveate the dc/dc converter load on the main high voltage battery, a ecomodder 3 piece translucent polycarbonate Kamm back that still allows rear view and normal hatch operation while reducing aerodynamic drag which increases MPGE and range.
Soon it will have a complete hitch trunk tail cone, wheel spats, moon disc solid wheel hubcaps, etc...
We are currently building a custom hitch rack that is a wedge shaped box with licence plate and tail lights that follows and tapers the back end of the nissan leaf to a nice aerodynamic raindrop shape; since 70% of aerodynamics is aft body!
The aeromodding of a 150 mpg family sedan nissan Leaf efficiency mileage blog can be reviewed here:
Wow Brent l, very impressive. Can't wait to see what you do next.
ReplyDeleteFantastic work. Do you happen to have a write up anywhere on how you made the kammback and how it is attached to the Leaf? Just picked up a used 2015 and am chomping at the bit to see how much I can squeeze out of this vehicle. Your kammback is one of the only significant aero mods I have seen performed on a leaf, besides the standard moon disc wheels and grill block.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of mi/kWh gains did you get from the rear kammback?
ReplyDeleteHey Brent, I wonder whether you check this blog any longer. I posted on mynissanleaf but got no reply. do you have any templates/files to describe your kamm back mod.
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