Nissan Leaf e+ Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $61,490
Available since 2021
Variants
Key EV Specs
62kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
385 km
Range (WLTP)
153 Wh/km
Efficiency
7.3 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
6.6 kW AC / 100 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Nissan Leaf e+ Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Nissan Leaf e+ is equipped with a 62 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 e+ uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CHAdeMO connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 62 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 59 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Front Center |
| Charge Power (max) | 6.6 kW |
| Charge Speed | 33 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 11 hrs 50 mins |
Nissan Leaf e+ Charging Times and Speeds
The Nissan Leaf e+ has a charging limit of 6.6 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 6.6 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) | 6.6 kW | 9.4 hr | - | 43 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 6.6 kW | 9.4 hr | - | 43 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 52 min | 327 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 57.2 kW | - | 46 min | 374 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 57.2 kW | - | 46 min | 374 km/h |
Nissan Leaf e+ Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Nissan Leaf e+ 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 e+ on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $21.70.
The cost of fully charging the Nissan Leaf e+ at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $43.40.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Nissan Leaf e+
CCS CompatibleNissan Leaf e+ Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Nissan Leaf e+ can charge from 10–80% in approximately 45 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Nissan Leaf e+ via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
62 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
100 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
57.2 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
390 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Front Center
Nissan Leaf e+ Recommended Charge Level
The Nissan Leaf e+ 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 e+.
Nissan Leaf e+ Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Nissan Leaf e+ 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 |