Nissan Leaf e+ EV charger: which one fits best?
The Nissan Leaf e+ was built from 2019 to 2024 and charges at home at up to 6.6 kW. It takes that power over a single phase, and that changes which EV charger suits it. EV Database measured the Nissan Leaf e+ charging speed on both sizes. On a 7.4 kW charger it gains about 32 km of range per hour. On an 11 kW charger it gains about 18 km. The bigger charger is the slower one here. For the other versions, see our overview of Nissan Leaf EV chargers or all Nissan EV chargers.
For the Nissan Leaf e+ we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Nissan Leaf e+
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years | 2019–2024 |
| Battery capacity | 62 kWh gross (59 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 6.6 kW (single-phase, about 28 A) |
| Range (WLTP) | about 385 km |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW EV charger | about 11 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | CHAdeMO, about 45 kW in practice |
Which EV charger suits the Nissan Leaf e+?
The answer sits in the amps, not in the number of phases. An 11 kW charger is three phases of 16 A. The Leaf e+ uses one of those phases, so it draws 16 A and lands at about 3.7 kW. A 7.4 kW charger puts 32 A on one phase, and the car takes its full 6.6 kW. A 22 kW charger is three phases of 32 A, so that one works too. It does need a three-phase supply in the house. It is the 11 kW charger, the obvious-looking choice, that halves this car.
Most homes have a single-phase supply anyway. A 7.4 kW EV charger is the standard home connection. For the Leaf e+ that makes the choice simple: the standard single-phase charger is also the right one.
Two features are worth having at this power level. An EV charger with an app lets you start a session, stop it and set a timer from your phone. Chargers with dynamic load balancing watch what the rest of your house is using. They lower the charging current when you get close to the limit, so the main fuse holds.
One thing you cannot get at 7.4 kW is a MID meter, a certified kWh meter built into the charger. It records your charging separately from your household use, so you know what a full battery costs. Our EV chargers with a MID meter start at 11 kW. At that size this car charges at half speed. If you want the meter, 22 kW is the route, provided your home has three phases. Three phases of 32 A give the Leaf e+ its full 6.6 kW.
Our home EV chargers show the single-phase and three-phase models next to each other. That is the quickest way to see what your fuse box can carry.
How long does the Nissan Leaf e+ take to charge?
The plain sum is 59 kWh divided by 6.6 kW, or just under nine hours. In practice it takes longer. ADAC pulled 68.41 kWh from the socket to put 59 kWh into the battery, about 16 percent charging loss. Count on about 11 hours for a full charge on a 7.4 kW charger. Plug in at 22:00 and the car is ready by morning. On an 11 kW charger the same charge takes nearly twice as long, roughly 19 to 20 hours. That last figure is calculated from the measured charging speeds, not timed on a car.
At home the 2019 to 2024 Leaf e+ connects over Type 2, through the fixed cable on the charger. For public charge points you need your own Type 2 charging cable. On a longer trip you charge on CHAdeMO, the fast-charge connector this Leaf uses. In practice that gives about 45 kW. Count on 40 minutes to an hour from 10 to 80 percent, depending on battery temperature. The car has no active battery cooling, so that speed drops off as the pack warms up.
Other versions of the Nissan Leaf
Wallbox Discounter has charging advice for the other versions of the Nissan Leaf:
- Nissan Leaf 24 kWh, the smaller battery
- Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
- Nissan Leaf 52 kWh, the new generation
- Nissan Leaf 75 kWh, the new generation with the bigger battery
The Leaf sold from late 2025 is a different car under the same name. In Europe it charges at 11 kW on three phases and fast charges over CCS. The advice on this page covers the 2019 to 2024 Leaf e+ only.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Nissan Leaf e+ need a three-phase connection?
No, and a third phase will not make it any faster. The Leaf e+ charges on one phase at up to 6.6 kW. On an 11 kW charger, which is three phases of 16 A, it falls back to about 3.7 kW. A single-phase 7.4 kW charger puts 32 A on that one phase and gives the car everything it can take. So if your home is single-phase, as most homes are, you lose nothing. This holds for the 2019 to 2024 Leaf e+, not for the Leaf sold from late 2025.
Why is a MID meter relevant for the Nissan Leaf e+?
A MID meter measures to a certified standard. Your home charging then shows up separately from the rest of your electricity use. That is useful for a claim to an employer and for knowing your cost per 100 km. For this car there is a catch, because no 7.4 kW model carries one. A 22 kW charger does. Three phases of 32 A still deliver the full 6.6 kW, so that is the route if your home supports it.
We recommend having any charger connected by a qualified electrician. That is safer, and your insurer may ask for it. Our installation service covers the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. We ship worldwide, but we install only in those three countries.