Nissan Leaf 2011-2013 EV charger: which one fits best?
The first Nissan Leaf was built between 2011 and 2013. At home it charges at a maximum of 3.3 kW through its onboard charger. That is worth knowing before you buy a charger. This Leaf never draws more than 3.3 kW, not even on a fast 11 kW or 22 kW unit. A more powerful charger simply will not speed it up. The later Leaf versions do charge faster, so compare them in our overview of Nissan Leaf EV chargers or of all Nissan EV chargers.
For the Nissan Leaf 2011-2013 we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Nissan Leaf 2011-2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh (around 22 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 3.3 kW |
| Range (real world) | around 125 km |
| Charging time with an EV charger (empty to full) | around 8 hours, including charging losses |
| Charging connector | Type 1 |
| DC fast charging | CHAdeMO, up to 46 kW |
Which EV charger suits the Nissan Leaf 2011-2013?
Because this Leaf tops out at 3.3 kW, you do not need to pay for a 22 kW unit. An affordable charger with a little headroom is exactly right. It also stays useful if you move to a faster EV later on.
Do look at the MID meter while you choose. That is a certified kWh meter built into the charger itself. Because the meter sits in the charger, it records your charging separately from the rest of your household use. The certification is what makes that reading count as an official record. We stock chargers with a MID meter at both 11 kW and 22 kW.
Browse all 11 kW EV chargers in our range. A charger fixed to the wall is the usual setup for charging at home, and that is what our home EV chargers bring together. The Leaf 2011-2013 uses a Type 1 inlet. To charge away from home you need a Type 1 to Type 2 charging cable.
How long does the Nissan Leaf 2011-2013 take to charge?
A 3.3 kW onboard charger and a 24 kWh battery add up to around 8 hours from empty to full. That figure includes charging losses. Plug the car in during the evening and it is full the next morning. That is plenty for the everyday range of around 125 kilometres.
Need power on the road? The Leaf uses CHAdeMO, the DC fast charging standard of its generation. That takes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in roughly half an hour. At home a regular charger stays the practical choice.
Other versions of the Nissan Leaf
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other versions of the Nissan Leaf:
- Nissan Leaf 24 kWh: a later version with a faster onboard charger
- Nissan Leaf 30 kWh: a bigger battery and more range
Frequently asked questions
Does a fast charger make sense for the Nissan Leaf 2011-2013?
No. This Leaf accepts a maximum of 3.3 kW at home. On an 11 kW or 22 kW unit it charges at exactly the same speed as on a simple charger. You would be paying for power the car cannot use. If a faster EV is on your horizon, an 11 kW charger is still a sensible investment.
Is a MID meter important for this Leaf?
Yes. A MID meter has nothing to do with charging speed. It sits inside the charger and records what you charge, separately from the rest of your electricity use. Because the meter is certified, that reading holds up as an official record. Have a qualified electrician make the connection as well. That is safer and it matters for your insurance.