[Paul_Moxhay]

Could this DIY kit could be of interest to you?

Very pricey!

Not sure I'd want 360lb in the boot. I wonder if the boot is even rated for such a weight?

It's not for me.

http://www.torquenews.com/1075/add-40-miles-driving-range-nissan-leaf-enginers-add-battery-pack

 

[jontracey]

too expensive and too niche, cant see them selling more than a few dozen world wide at most

 

[Paul]

I agree, I can't see many selling as it doesn't really offer much return really.

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

Could this DIY kit could be of interest to you?

The start of a huge industry... this product is almost two years old and current battery technology can deliver twice the performance or half the cost. I predict we will see a £5K Leaf in the UK this year and when combined with a battery and charger upgrade someone will have an incredibly useful car.

If your tastes run to the more exotic, here's a Factory Five 818 'kit' car that is currently being electrified on both sides of the pond using 'standard' off the shelf EV conversion components;

 

[jontracey]

Kevin I dont doubt that in a few years we will see an industry of after market upgrades for EVs, the fact Nikki and her friends have been trying to EV a morris minor just shows whats possible.

However I do think with the limited number on the road today, its going to be a few years until there is critical mass for companies to invest in making after market upgrades, once that happens I dont doubt we will see leafs running around for many years to come that have improved features