Nissan EV charger: which model fits your car?
Charging power and plug type differ a lot across the Nissan range. An older Nissan Leaf charges at home on a Type 1 connection and reaches roughly 3.6 to 6.6 kW. A Nissan Ariya 63 kWh uses a Type 2 plug and charges at 7.4 kW as standard. The 22 kW charger is an option. That is why Wallbox Discounter has a separate page with targeted advice for every version. Pick your model below and you see straight away which EV charger fits.
Charging specifications per Nissan model
| Model | Max. AC charging power | Charging connector | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf (older versions) | 3.6 to 6.6 kW | Type 1 | Nissan Leaf |
| Nissan Leaf e+ | 6.6 kW | Type 2 | Nissan Leaf e+ |
| Nissan Ariya 63 kWh | 7.4 kW (22 kW optional) | Type 2 | Nissan Ariya 63 kWh |
| Nissan Ariya 87 kWh | 22 kW (standard) | Type 2 | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh |
| Nissan e-NV200 | single-phase charging | Type 2 | Nissan e-NV200 |
| Nissan Townstar EV | three-phase charging | Type 2 | Nissan Townstar EV Passenger |
Which EV charger suits a Nissan?
Most Nissan models charge on a single phase, and the on-board charger sets the limit. A Leaf, a Leaf e+ and the Ariya 63 kWh all stay between 3.6 and 7.4 kW. For those cars a single-phase 7.4 kW EV charger gives you the full speed. A three-phase 11 kW EV charger delivers 3 x 16 A. A single-phase Nissan then draws just one phase from it, so no more than 3.7 kW.
The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh and the Townstar EV charge on three phases. The Ariya 87 kWh takes up to 22 kW as standard, provided your home has a three-phase connection. A 22 kW EV charger then uses that power in full.
Do you drive an older Nissan Leaf with a Type 1 connection? Then choose a charger with a socket instead of a fixed cable, plus a matching Type 1 to Type 2 charging cable.
Drive a three-phase Nissan and a MID meter is worth knowing about. It is a certified kWh meter inside the charger, and it records what the charger delivers. That tells you exactly what charging at home costs, separate from the rest of your household use. In our range every EV charger with a MID meter starts at 11 kW, which suits a three-phase Nissan such as the Ariya 87 kWh.
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. In the Netherlands and Flemish Belgium you order it with the charger. In Germany it runs through a free quote.
All Nissan models at Wallbox Discounter
Every version of a Nissan EV has its own page with specific charging advice:
- Nissan Leaf
- Nissan Leaf 11/13
- Nissan Leaf 24 kWh
- Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
- Nissan Leaf e+
- Nissan Leaf 52 kWh
- Nissan Leaf 75 kWh
- Nissan Ariya
- Nissan Ariya 63 kWh
- Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63 kWh
- Nissan Ariya 87 kWh
- Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87 kWh Performance
- Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87 kWh Nismo
- Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87 kWh 225 kW
- Nissan e-NV200
- Nissan e-NV200 Evalia
- Nissan e-NV200 Evalia Connect Edition
- Nissan Townstar EV Passenger
- Nissan Townstar EV Passenger L2
- Nissan Micra
- Nissan Micra 40 kWh
Frequently asked questions about Nissan EV chargers
What charging power do most Nissan models have?
Most fully electric Nissan models charge at home on a single phase, between 3.6 and 7.4 kW. The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh and the Townstar EV charge on three phases, the Ariya at up to 22 kW. Older Nissan Leaf versions sit at the low end, around 3.6 to 6.6 kW. You find the exact figure on the model page for your version.
Do all Nissan models use the same plug?
No. The modern Nissan Ariya and Leaf e+ have a Type 2 plug, the European standard. Older Nissan Leaf versions charge through a Type 1 connection. With such a Leaf you choose a charger with a socket rather than a fixed cable.