How Long Does it Take to Charge a Nissan Leaf?
Are you interested in moving from a traditional gas-powered car to a new electric vehicle for your New Philadelphia commute? Have you discovered the energy-efficient 2024 Nissan LEAF EV? Although the Nissan LEAF has been around for quite some time, the latest version features the best electric vehicle technology for its price point. But, how long does it take to charge a Nissan LEAF? The answer depends on the type of charger you use. A standard 120-volt home outlet will take longer than a 480-volt public charging station you can find around the Wooster and Coshocton areas. Find out more about how long to charge a LEAF below.
240-Volt Public or Home Charging
The most common and popular charging option is the 240-volt outlet made possible with an available Portable Charging Cable. There are two options for this type of charger, including more than 30,000 Level-2 public chargers across the country or you can have a charger installed at your home for an extra cost. Take a look at how long to charge a LEAF from depleted to fully charged below:
With a 40 kWh battery
Flat to fully charged in 7.5 hours
With a 60 kWh battery
Flat to fully charged in 11 hours
480-Volt Public DC Quick Charging
If you need a quicker charge, then a 480-volt public DC Quick Charger is your best bet. With tens of thousands of public DC Quick Charger stations across the U.S. with more added daily. How long does it take to charge a Nissan LEAF from flat to 80 percent charged?
With a 40 kWh battery
40 minutes
With a 60 kWh battery
40 minutes (100 kW Quick Charge); 60 minutes (50 kW Quick Charge)
120-Volt Standard Outlet
The slowest and least popular charging system is the 120V Level 1 charger. While this may be the slowest charger, it’s also the easiest one to find whether at your Uhrichsville home, New Philadelphia office, or shopping in Dover. How long to charge a LEAF on a 120V standard outlet? It will take about 20 hours to get a good charge with a 120V outlet.
What is the Nissan LEAF Range?
Now that you know how long to charge a LEAF, you should also know how many miles you can travel on a full charge as well as how much power you can expect by battery size:
With a fully charged 40 kWh battery
Up to a 149-mile EPA range
With a fully charged 60 kWh battery
Up to a 212-mile EPA range
40 kWH battery
147 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque
60 kWH battery
214 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque
Find Out More with Parkway Nissan
Now that we’ve answered your question: “How long does it take to charge a Nissan LEAF?”, it’s time to experience the new Nissan LEAF in person at Parkway Nissan. Contact us online or call us at 330-364-6659 today to schedule your test drive at our Dover showroom. Browse our new vehicle specials and incentives before your visit.