Nissan Townstar EV Passenger L2: which EV charger fits best?

The Nissan Townstar EV Passenger L2 charges at home through a Type 2 connection. Nissan fits this van with a 22 kW on-board charger as standard, so it takes power on three phases. That maximum decides your choice: a three-phase charger uses the full capacity, while a single-phase model slows the van down. Some versions left the factory with an 11 kW on-board charger instead. Your registration papers or the car's charging screen tell you which one you have. Other Nissan models charge at different speeds, so check yours on our Nissan EV chargers page.

For the Townstar EV Passenger L2 we recommend a charger from our 22 kW EV chargers.

Charging specifications of the Nissan Townstar EV Passenger L2

Which EV charger suits the Nissan Townstar EV Passenger L2?

The Townstar EV Passenger L2 accepts up to 22 kW on three phases. A 22 kW charger therefore fills the battery fastest, in roughly two hours. It does draw 3x32 A, where an 11 kW EV charger needs only 3x16 A. So check what your connection allows. On 11 kW the same battery is full in about four hours, which covers a normal night.

Does your fuse box already carry a heat pump or an induction hob? Then look at a model with load balancing. The charger measures how much power is free in your home. It then adjusts the charging speed by itself, so the circuit never trips. Our EV chargers with dynamic load balancing all handle that automatically.

Whatever power you pick, a built-in MID meter is worth having. A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter, certified under European measuring rules, that records exactly how much electricity your van takes. It keeps your charging costs separate from the rest of your household use. You will find plenty of models in our EV chargers with a MID meter. Prefer to start simple? Our EV chargers for home use show the full range side by side.

How long does it take to charge the Nissan Townstar EV Passenger L2?

With a 22 kW charger you fill the 45 kWh battery in about two hours, from empty to full. That is 45 kWh divided by 22 kW. On an 11 kW charger the same charge takes roughly four hours, so an overnight session is still comfortable. A single-phase charger takes considerably longer and leaves most of the on-board charger unused. The Townstar uses a Type 2 connection. If you pick a charger with a socket instead of a fixed cable, you also need a matching Type 2 charging cable.

Other versions and comparable Nissan vans

Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the standard version and for a comparable electric Nissan van:

• Nissan Townstar EV Passenger, the shorter version
• Nissan e-NV200 Evalia, the electric predecessor as a family van

Frequently asked questions

Does the Nissan Townstar EV Passenger L2 need a three-phase charger?

Three phases get the most out of it. Nissan fits a 22 kW on-board charger as standard, and only a three-phase charger delivers that. A single-phase charger still charges the van, but it leaves most of that capacity unused. Check your papers if you are unsure, because some versions carry the 11 kW on-board charger.

Why is a MID meter useful for this van?

A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter inside the charger. It records exactly what your van takes, separately from the rest of your household use. So you always know what charging at home really costs, whoever pays the bill. We arrange installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany, and in Germany that runs through a free quotation. Outside those three countries, have the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. Our EV charger installation page shows what the work includes.