Test details:
4 identical 2012 Nissan LEAFs
2 will be charged using only L2
2 will be charged using only DCQC
Battery packs will be tested every 10k miles for 30k miles.
2 additional battery packs will be lab tested at a constant 30C ambient - one only charged on L2, one only charged DCQC.
At 10k miles, no significant difference in capacity between L2 and DCQC - capacity is down between 5.5-6.5% approximately.
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There are more interesting reports if you search the DOE Merit Review site:
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4 identical 2012 Nissan LEAFs
2 will be charged using only L2
2 will be charged using only DCQC
Battery packs will be tested every 10k miles for 30k miles.
2 additional battery packs will be lab tested at a constant 30C ambient - one only charged on L2, one only charged DCQC.
At 10k miles, no significant difference in capacity between L2 and DCQC - capacity is down between 5.5-6.5% approximately.
http://www4.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/resources/merit-review/sites/default/files/vss113_francfort_2013_o.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
There are more interesting reports if you search the DOE Merit Review site:
http://www4.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/resources/merit-review/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;