No you'll need 12v to fire up the logic, there's no connection between HV and LV systems in these things.


Perfect, that's what I was hoping to hear. I think that's all I need to know for now, but when I actually get this project started I will undoubtedly have more questions. Thank you everyone ...

Thanks for the answers. My last main concern is that I don't know how the inverter and openinverter board will behave without a DC power source to power it up. Will it be able to power up just from spinning the leaf motor?

Run a openinverter replacement board and you can set regen, voltage, current, etc


Thanks for the reply, I missed the notification.

Do you know what the limits are for the regen? Also, when you say I can set the voltage, what is the range?

Does anyone know of someone who has used a setup like ...

Hi folks

Looking to build a series hybrid tractor for the purposes of a tractor pull competition.

The nissan leaf gen2 powertrain looks like it would be suitable for the generator head portion. Assuming efficiency is identical as is in normal operating, I would be getting 93.5% efficiency out of ...

Hi all

I am looking to build a series hybrid tractor pull tractor and in order to be competitive I am looking to get as much efficiency out of the drive train as possible.

I am looking for options for motors that will be most efficient with the 25kw I have available from my motor. I would also ...