Nissan Leaf EV charger: an overview by version
The Nissan Leaf comes in several battery sizes and generations. This page covers the versions from the first Leaf with 24 kWh up to the Leaf e+ with 62 kWh. Each version has its own charging power and charging time. That decides which EV charger suits your car best. Do you already know which version you drive? Pick it below and go straight to the right charging information. You can also browse our full overview of Nissan EV chargers.
For these Nissan Leaf versions we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Versions of the Nissan Leaf
| Version | Battery | Max. AC charging power | Range (indicative) | Charging information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf '11-'13 (first generation) | 24 kWh | 3.3 kW | approx. 150 km | Nissan Leaf '11-'13 |
| Nissan Leaf 24 kWh | 24 kWh | 3.3 kW (6.6 kW optional) | approx. 150 km | Nissan Leaf 24 kWh |
| Nissan Leaf 30 kWh | 30 kWh | 3.3 or 6.6 kW | approx. 200 km | Nissan Leaf 30 kWh |
| Nissan Leaf e+ | 62 kWh | 6.6 kW | approx. 385 km (WLTP) | Nissan Leaf e+ |
Which EV charger fits the Nissan Leaf?
The Leaf versions on this page all charge at home on a single phase. That means the car draws its power from one live wire instead of three. The oldest versions reach 3.3 kW, the 30 kWh and the Leaf e+ up to 6.6 kW. A 24 kWh Leaf with the optional charger also reaches 6.6 kW. A single-phase charger of 7.4 kW therefore gives every Leaf its full charging speed. It needs only a single-phase connection, so it is the simplest match for this car.
An 11 kW charger works differently. It splits 3 x 16 A over three phases, and your Leaf only ever uses one of them. A Leaf e+ then charges at 3.7 kW instead of 6.6 kW, so it needs almost twice as long. For room for a faster EV later, look at a 22 kW EV charger. That one runs 3 x 32 A, so your Leaf still takes its full 6.6 kW from one phase.
Consider a charger with a built-in MID meter if you want to see exactly what charging costs you. A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter, so its readings count as official. One thing to know for the Leaf: in our range a MID meter currently starts at 11 kW. Those models are always three-phase, and at 7.4 kW you will not find one. For a calibrated reading you therefore pick a 22 kW model from our charging stations with a MID meter. That one still gives your Leaf its full 6.6 kW.
Watch the charging connector as well. The first Leaf generations use a Type 1 connection for AC charging, the slower charging you do at home. The newer models moved to Type 2. If you drive an older Leaf, you need a Type 1 to Type 2 charging cable for a modern wallbox. For rapid charging on the road, these versions use a CHAdeMO connector, the fast-charge standard Nissan chose for them.
Charging information per version
- Nissan Leaf '11-'13, the first generation with a 24 kWh battery
- Nissan Leaf 24 kWh
- Nissan Leaf 30 kWh, more range than the 24 kWh
- Nissan Leaf e+, the version with the largest 62 kWh battery
Frequently asked questions about the Nissan Leaf
Which charging connector does the Nissan Leaf have?
For home charging the first Leaf generations use a Type 1 connection. The newer models use Type 2. For rapid charging at a public charging station, these versions have a CHAdeMO port. Nissan used that standard throughout this part of the range. If you drive an older Leaf, you need an adapter to charge it at home on a modern EV charger.
How long does it take to charge a Nissan Leaf at home?
That depends on the battery and the charging power of your version. A Leaf with 24 kWh and a 3.3 kW charger is full in around 7 hours on the bare calculation. A Leaf e+ with a 62 kWh battery at 6.6 kW needs about 10.5 hours. That figure already includes charging losses. Because these versions take 6.6 kW at most, you normally charge them overnight.