Nissan Leaf 30 kWh Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $49,990
Available since 2015
Key EV Specs
30kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
200 km
Range (WLTP)
140 Wh/km
Efficiency
12 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
3 kW AC / 47 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh is equipped with a 30 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The Leaf 30 kWh uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CHAdeMO connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 30 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable)* | 28 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Front Center |
| Charge Power (max) | 3 kW |
| Charge Speed | 17 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 10 hrs |
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh Charging Times and Speeds
The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh has a charging limit of 3 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 3 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 3 kW | 10.5 hr | - | 21 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 3 kW | 10.5 hr | - | 21 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 27 min | 357 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 9 min | 1071 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 4 min | 2500 km/h |
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Nissan Leaf 30 kWh will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Nissan Leaf 30 kWh on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $10.50.
The cost of fully charging the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $21.00.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh can charge from 10–80% in approximately 28 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
30 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
47 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
250 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Front Center
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh Recommended Charge Level
The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh.
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh currently supports bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) but does not support Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | Yes | 7 kW |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | Yes | 7 |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |