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Table 2 Technical specifications of the electric vehicle

From: Prospective life cycle assessment of an electric vehicle equipped with a model magnesium battery

Nissan Leaf [52]

Curb weight (Original)

1580

kg

Battery capacity

40

kWh

Battery weight (original)

303

kg

Battery energy density (original)

132.01

Wh/kg

Car weight w/o battery

1277

kg

Energy consumption (w/original pack) (WLTP)

 City

110

Wh/km

 Highway

181

Wh/km

 Combined

142

Wh/km

Use-phase emissions

Charging electricity mix Germany 2030 (DE2030), road/brake/tyre wear, road construction and vehicle maintenance