Nissan Ariya 63 kWh EV charger: which one fits best?

The Nissan Ariya 63 kWh charges on alternating current at up to 7.4 kW, over a single phase. No charger will take it higher, and the wrong one will take it lower. That makes the choice unusually clear. The right charger is not the most powerful one, but the one that matches that single phase limit. Want to compare the versions first? Look at the overview of every Nissan Ariya EV charger, or all Nissan EV chargers in our range.

For the Ariya 63 kWh we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.

Ordered the optional 22 kW on-board charger? Then the car charges on three phases, and a unit from our 22 kW EV chargers is the one to pick. That only pays off on a three phase supply with enough capacity behind it.

Charging specifications of the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh

Why a more powerful charger can charge your Ariya 63 kWh more slowly

With the standard on-board charger, the converter built into the car, the Ariya 63 kWh draws at most 7.4 kW. It takes that over one phase, at 32 A. No charger can push it past that ceiling. The car sets the ceiling, and the charger decides whether you reach it. If your home has a single phase supply, you reach that maximum anyway.

One consequence is easy to miss, and it costs you speed rather than money. A three phase 11 kW charger supplies 16 A per phase, and a single phase car uses just one of those phases. Your Ariya would then charge at 3.7 kW, so half of what it can manage. A single phase 7.4 kW charger gives it the full 32 A.

A 22 kW charger supplies 32 A per phase, so it also delivers the full 7.4 kW. It costs more without charging this car any faster. If your Ariya has the optional 22 kW on-board charger, it uses all three phases and the question does not arise.

The practical conclusion: choose on features and on your connection, not on peak power. Does your fuse box have little to spare, because of a heat pump or an induction hob? Then a charger with dynamic load balancing is a smart move. It measures what the house is using and lowers the charging power, so your main fuse holds. You will find those models under EV chargers with dynamic load balancing.

Which EV charger suits the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh?

Because the Ariya stays at 7.4 kW at home, the choice comes down to convenience and long term running costs. One feature deserves a word of warning here. A built-in MID meter is certified under the European Measuring Instruments Directive. It records exactly how much energy goes into the car, so you can separate charging costs from the rest of your household bill.

That meter is not offered on single phase 7.4 kW chargers in our range. Every model that carries it is a three phase unit. Does the certified reading matter more to you than the simpler wiring? Then look at the chargers with a MID meter and pick a 22 kW model. That still delivers your full 7.4 kW.

You can compare the full range of 7.4 kW EV chargers. Prefer the models built for a normal domestic connection? Then start with our home EV chargers.

How long does the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh take to charge?

The Ariya 63 kWh has a usable battery of 63 kWh and charges at home at 7.4 kW. An empty battery is full again in roughly 8.5 hours, which is 63 divided by 7.4. Plug the car in after dinner and you drive off in the morning with a full battery. A portable charger on a domestic socket manages 2.3 to 3.7 kW. That takes considerably longer, so treat it as a back-up rather than your daily method. The Ariya has a type 2 inlet. At home the fixed charger does the work. For public points on the road, your own type 2 charging cable is handy.

Other versions of the Nissan Ariya

Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other versions of the Nissan Ariya:

• Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63 kWh - all wheel drive with the same battery
• Nissan Ariya 87 kWh - larger battery and more range
• Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87 kWh Performance - top version with all wheel drive

Frequently asked questions

Does the Nissan Ariya 63 kWh need a three phase connection?

No. The Ariya 63 kWh charges over one phase at up to 7.4 kW as standard. A single phase connection of 32 A reaches that maximum. A three phase connection adds no speed on its own, and an 11 kW three phase charger even halves it to 3.7 kW. Three phase only pays off in two cases: your car has the optional 22 kW on-board charger, or you pick a 22 kW charger for a future car.

Do I need a charger with a MID meter?

That depends on what you want from the reading. A certified meter shows you exactly what charging the car costs, separate from the rest of your electricity bill. That is useful whether you simply want to know the running costs or need a formal record. Bear in mind that this meter only comes on three phase chargers. On the Ariya that means a 22 kW model rather than a 7.4 kW one.

We always recommend having the charger connected by a qualified electrician. That is the safe route, and in many countries it is what your insurer expects. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany, and nowhere else. In the first two you order it together with the charger. In Germany it runs through a free quotation. Outside those three countries we ship, but we do not install. Our installation service page has the details.

Can I charge my Ariya 63 kWh with a portable charger?

You can, but the 63 kWh battery makes charging from an ordinary socket a slow business. A portable charger usually manages 2.3 to 3.7 kW. For daily use a fixed charger is far more practical. A portable one earns its place as a back-up, or for trips away from home.