Nissan Townstar EV Passenger: which EV charger fits best?

The Nissan Townstar EV Passenger charges at home with 11 kW as standard, over a three-phase connection. For this compact people carrier that is exactly enough. The 45 kWh battery is full again in about five hours, well within a night. A 22 kW onboard charger is available as an option, but you rarely need that speed at home. You can also start with all Nissan EV chargers in our overview.

For the Townstar EV Passenger we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.

Charging specifications of the Nissan Townstar EV Passenger

Which EV charger fits the Nissan Townstar EV Passenger?

With the standard 11 kW onboard charger you get the most out of a three-phase charger at home. Does your Townstar have the optional 22 kW charger? Then a 22 kW EV charger roughly halves the charging time. Your fuse box does have to take that power.

Pay attention to the meter when you choose. An MID meter is a certified kWh meter that records your charging down to the kilowatt hour. That is what makes a home charging session billable to your employer or your leasing company. So pick a charger with a built-in MID meter from the start. Drivers in the Netherlands get a second benefit from that same meter. The Dutch ERE registration scheme pays up to 500 euro a year, and it is available in the Netherlands only.

Two categories are worth a look beyond charging speed. Go for an EV charger with an MID meter if the kilowatt hours have to be accounted for. See our chargers for business use if the Townstar is registered to a company. Charging purely at home and nothing else? Then our home EV chargers are the simplest place to start. The Townstar uses a Type 2 connection. You only need a separate type 2 charging cable at a public charge point.

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

An 11 kW charger fills the 45 kWh battery from empty to full in about five hours. Plug the car in at 11 pm and it is ready in the morning. With the optional 22 kW onboard charger a full charge takes about 2.5 hours. On the road the Townstar charges on a CCS fast charger at up to 80 kW. That takes you from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 40 minutes.

Other version of the Nissan Townstar EV Passenger

Wallbox Discounter has charging advice for the other version of the Townstar as well:

• Nissan Townstar EV Passenger L2 - the version with the longer wheelbase

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, charging at 11 kW at home takes a three-phase connection. On single-phase only, the charging power drops to 3.7 kW. A full charge then takes considerably longer. Whether three-phase can be added is something your local grid operator decides, so ask them before you order.

Why does an MID meter matter for the Townstar?

An MID certified kWh meter records your charging precisely. That turns a home charging session into something you can bill. For a car that also drives for work this is usually the deciding argument. Employers and leasing companies reimburse on the meter reading, not on an estimate. In the Netherlands the same meter also gives access to the ERE scheme. That scheme pays up to 500 euro a year, and it applies in the Netherlands only.

Should I have the charger installed?

We always advise having the connection made by a certified electrician. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. In those three countries you order the charger including installation in one go. Ordering from elsewhere? We ship worldwide, but you arrange installation with a certified electrician near you.