They're using a Synchronous Reluctance Internal Permanent Magnet (SRIPM) motor. Interesting that they see the value for money advantage DC presently holds will disappear in about 5 years, per this post on DIYelectriccar.com.
[ Edit: SRIPM seems to be a fancy name for the type of motor that is in many EVs and hybrids including the Prius 20 years ago, the "Interior Permanent Magnet" (IPM) motor. ]
Nissan Leaf 2012 with new battery May 2019.
5650 W solar, 2xPIP-4048MS inverters, 16 kWh battery.
1.4 kW solar with 1.2 kW Latronics inverter and FIT.
160 W solar, 2.5 kWh 24 V battery for lights.
Patching PIP-4048/5048 inverter-chargers.
Too bad, I just paid for my HPEVS AC51 two months ago and it was just delivered, I would have jumped on this at almost $2000 cheaper !! and the specs look better for my purpose !!
It looks quite nice.
But the whole system looks about AUD$7,200 landed for 100kW peak.
Which seems a tad over priced over a regular induction motor of similar spec.
So the short answer is NO but the long answer is YES.
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