Nissan Leaf 24 kWh EV charger: which one fits best?
The Nissan Leaf 24 kWh charges at home with up to 6.6 kW, and the entry trim with 3.3 kW. The car has a Type 1 inlet, so it always takes power over one phase. Not every wallbox delivers those 6.6 kW to the car. What counts is whether it puts its power on a single phase. Our overview of Nissan Leaf EV chargers compares the other versions. For the whole brand, see all Nissan EV chargers.
For the Nissan Leaf 24 kWh we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers. A three-phase 11 kW model works too, but this car uses only one of its phases. It then charges at about 3.7 kW. Check your vehicle documents to see which charger you have: the entry trim does 3.3 kW, the other versions 6.6 kW.
Charging specifications of the Nissan Leaf 24 kWh
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh gross (approx. 22 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 6.6 kW (entry trim 3.3 kW) |
| Range (NEDC) | approx. 175–199 km |
| Charging time at 6.6 kW | approx. 3.5 hours |
| Charging time at 3.3 kW | approx. 6.5 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 1 (J1772) |
| DC fast charging | CHAdeMO, up to 50 kW |
Bidirectional charging: the Leaf 24 kWh can send power back
The first Nissan Leaf can charge bidirectionally through its CHAdeMO fast-charging port. Bidirectional means the car does not only take power, it also returns it to your home or the grid. In the evening you can then use the solar energy you stored during the day. Our bidirectional EV chargers do not list a CHAdeMO connection, so check that before you count on it. For everyday AC charging at home you pick a normal wallbox that matches the 6.6 kW of the car.
Which EV charger suits the Nissan Leaf 24 kWh?
The Leaf 24 kWh charges over one phase. The number of phases in your wallbox therefore decides what reaches the car. A single-phase 7.4 kW charger puts 32 A on that one phase, which covers the 6.6 kW of the car. A three-phase 11 kW charger spreads its power over three phases of 16 A. The Leaf uses one of them, so it charges at about 3.7 kW. A 22 kW model carries the same 32 A per phase as the 7.4 kW one. It charges this car no faster and only costs more.
Two features are worth a look beyond the power rating. A full charge takes several hours, so app control lets you start the session on your night tariff. Do you have solar panels? A charger for charging on solar surplus uses what your roof produces instead of sending it to the grid.
A MID meter is a certified kWh meter that records your charging separately from the rest of your household use. None of our 7.4 kW models carries one, because in this market that feature starts at 11 kW. Our EV chargers with a MID meter show which models do have one built in. For a private driveway or garage, our home EV chargers cover the full range.
How long does the Nissan Leaf 24 kWh take to charge?
Divide the usable battery of about 22 kWh by the charging power of the car. With the 6.6 kW charger that comes to roughly 3.5 hours for a full battery. The entry trim with its 3.3 kW charger takes about 6.5 hours. On a three-phase 11 kW wallbox the car falls back to 3.7 kW. Count on about 6 hours there.
We always advise a qualified electrician for the connection. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. We ship worldwide, but we do not install outside those three countries.
Other versions of the Nissan Leaf
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other versions of the Nissan Leaf:
- Nissan Leaf 30 kWh, with a bigger battery and more range
- Nissan Leaf 11-13, the early version
- Nissan Leaf e
Frequently asked questions
Does the Nissan Leaf 24 kWh benefit from a 22 kW EV charger?
No. The Leaf 24 kWh never draws more than 6.6 kW, and it draws it over one phase. A single-phase 7.4 kW charger already gives it that. A 22 kW model carries the same 32 A per phase. This car sees no gain and you pay for capacity it cannot use.
Why does a MID meter matter for the Nissan Leaf 24 kWh?
A MID certified kWh meter logs exactly how much power you charge at home, separately from your washing machine and your lights. You then know what a charging session really costs you. None of our 7.4 kW models has one built in, so at that power you cannot separate the two.
How do you connect the Nissan Leaf 24 kWh to a Type 2 wallbox?
The Leaf 24 kWh has a Type 1 inlet and home wallboxes have a Type 2 socket. You therefore charge with a socketed wallbox, not with a model that has a fixed cable. You then need a matching Type 1 to Type 2 charging cable.