
If you want to use the Nissan inverter you will need to send it canbus messages that “look like” the rest of the car including bms.Run one with a vedder controller and a zippy hobbyking lipo pack so if the intent of the project is how to hack the inverter then i doubt you will need to go as high as 360v for demo as you were wanting.Lead batteries cannot supply ripple less current so the controller will cut battery out. I think you will find that you won’t have space in that chassis to fit enough lead batteries to meet the power demands from that motor. I would advise against using lead acid.Sorry if you already know this but you will need to invest in something like this to drive the stock leaf inverter ….Use deep cycle AGM or build a high voltage capacitor battery n one wheelchair battery too keep your capacitors juiced.If you’re after cheap and easily accessible for a temp solution, grab some 12V computer UPS batteries and link them up for the desired voltage.Only then it would work with another battery than the one from the leaf. If you can find out which data you can simulate it with a microcontroller. But then it won’t work because the power module on the inverter and electric motor needs specific can data from the bms of the leafs battery. You can use different types of batteries.

Lead acid battery will be fine without BMS.The easiest way will be to connect some car batteries, but be prepare to recycle them after 10-20 cycles.Extras could include bigger battery (30,6 kWh), 18 kW charger, leather interior and voice module. How much does an EV conversion cost Ok, we’re going to level with you here EV conversion does come at a price. Three phase Type 2 charging system enables the car to be fully charged in 2 hours while advanced BT modul keeps you updated about state of charge at your smartphone.

It has very efficient propulsion of 97%, a lot of power that boost the car over 6 gear semi automatic gearbox up to 160 km/h (top speed is limited). The Smart Roadster has been chosen because of its low weight. It is our most powerful Smart converted to date and is ready for series conversion. The aim was to create an electrical conversion with the lowest possible electrical consumption.

“Powerpiki” is our new conversion of Smart roadster driving since November 2016.
