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EV Home Charging Guide

Home Charging Guide

EXPLORE HOME CHARGERS

Our EV charging installation guide explains how easy it is to purchase a home charger, have it installed and use it in the most efficient way possible to ensure you’re never short on charge. Take a look at our EV charging guide and you’ll see that the easiest way to get a home charger is through your Nissan dealer. Once installed by E.ON or Pod Point's expert teams, charging your electric vehicle is as simple as plugging your mobile phone in at night.

THE BENEFITS OF HOME CHARGING

HOME CHARGING GUIDE

Dedicated home chargers are designed to ensure that electric vehicles are charged in a quicker and safer manner than doing it through a standard 3-pin socket charger cable. Our recommended installers, E.ON Drive and Pod Point, are experts in installing home chargers on dedicated electrical circuits, meeting the evolving regulatory standards to guard against electrical risk.

Our preferred 7kW home chargers have:

Charging power of up to 7.4kW
Multiple connectors including tethered and untethered connector options
3-year warranty available as standard on both home chargers¹
Scheduled charging options to charge at a time most convenient to you
Automatic power balancing to ensure your other electrical appliances are unaffected
Mobile Apps that allow you to monitor energy consumption, price, schedule charging & locate public charging points
Automatic software updates, which means your charge point is always up to date with the latest features

Browse our home chargers online or contact your dealer for more information.

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The benefits of home charging

Charging at Home

Home AC charger

The best way to charge your electric vehicle is to do it at home using a dedicated home charger. The power outputs on such chargers range from 3kW to 22kW, depending on your electricity supply and vehicle capability. Because of the maximum electrical supply available in most households, the most popular option tends to be a 7kW AC home charger. This charges up to 3 times faster than if you were to do it using a standard a 3-pin plug charging cable.²

It’s also worth taking advantage of the Government EV Home Charge Scheme, which provides a grant of up to £350 towards a home charger installation for residential property tenants and people living in flats. Check out the OZEZ Government Grants section below to find out more.

3-PIN HOME PLUG CHARGING CABLE

Plug your car into the wall from your domestic socket with your 3-pin charging cable just like a laptop or any other device, and the battery will top up overnight.

However, with most 3-pin plugs only providing around 2.4kW, this way can take up to 3 times longer to fully charge your electric vehicle compared with charging using a dedicated 7kW home charger.²

It’s important to ensure that your existing electricity circuit can cope with the long periods of charge required to charge an electric vehicle. Always have your setup checked over by a qualified electrician.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CHARGE MY NISSAN?

The typical time it takes to fully charge an electric car varies depending on your charger. It can take as little as 30 minutes or as long as 12 hours. The table below shows the average time by model and charger type.³

20% - 80% Average Charging Time


	NISSAN LEAF 39kWh	NISSAN ARIYA 63kWh	NISSAN TOWNSTAR EV 45kWh
130kW Public rapid charger	-	43 Mins	33 Mins
50kW Public Rapid Charger	1 Hour	-	-
7kW EV Home Charger	4.5 Hours	6 Hours	4.6 Hours
2.3kW 3-Pin Home Plug Charging Cable	12.6 Hours	20.7 Hours	15.5 Hours

20% - 80% Average Charging Time


	NISSAN LEAF 39kWh	NISSAN ARIYA 63kWh	NISSAN TOWNSTAR EV 45kWh
130kW Public rapid charger	-	43 Mins	33 Mins
50kW Public Rapid Charger	1 Hour	-	-
7kW EV Home Charger	4.5 Hours	6 Hours	4.6 Hours
2.3kW 3-Pin Home Plug Charging Cable	12.6 Hours	20.7 Hours	15.5 Hours

20% - 80% Average Charging Time


	NISSAN LEAF 39kWh	NISSAN ARIYA 63kWh	NISSAN TOWNSTAR EV 45kWh
130kW Public rapid charger	-	43 Mins	33 Mins
50kW Public Rapid Charger	1 Hour	-	-
7kW EV Home Charger	4.5 Hours	6 Hours	4.6 Hours
2.3kW 3-Pin Home Plug Charging Cable	12.6 Hours	20.7 Hours	15.5 Hours

INSTALLATION OF YOUR HOME CHARGER

Standard installation by our partner’s expert technicians is included within the cost of our home chargers. Once you contact your dealer and express your interest you will be in great hands as first, your dealer and then E.ON or Pod Point will guide you through each step of the process. Find out more on the installation process below.

Installation process

OZEV Government Grants

The OZEV Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant is available if you own or rent a flat and can help towards the cost of installing an electric vehicle chargepoint socket at your property. You can get either £350 or 75% off the cost to buy and install a socket, whichever amount is lower.

If you're a landlord, look into the EV Chargepoint Grant and EV Infrastructure Grant. An EV Infrastructure Grant gives you money off the cost of any wider building and installation work that’s needed to install multiple chargepoint sockets and can be for sockets you want to install now and in the future. For example, an EV Infrastructure Grant can cover things like wiring and posts. You can get up to £30,000 or 75% off the cost of the work depending on how many parking spaces the work covers, and you can get up to 30 infrastructure grants each financial year.

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Where to buy EV Home Chargers

Nissan works with two of the best EV Home charger installers, Pod Point and E.ON Drive. We have tethered or non-tethered chargers (with and without cable) and they come with up to 5 year’s warranty.¹ You can purchase a charger via your dealer and they will refer you to a specialist to discuss installation. The installation process is easy and begins with a simple online form or call with an expert to discuss your individual requirements.

When it comes to paying for your charger, we have a number of finance options available, including one where you can conveniently wrap the payments into your monthly vehicle finance package.

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Our Preferred Home Charger Installers

E.ON Drive and Pod Point - offer a range of charging solutions and comprehensive charger installation services. If you don't want to spread the cost of a 7kW charger over the term of your EV contract then you can pay upfront. Ask your dealer for details.

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One-Stop Shop Finance

You can now simplify going electric further by paying for your electric vehicle, 7kW home charger and standard home installation all together in the same single monthly payment as part of your EV lease agreement available through any Nissan dealership. The offer is the result of a collaboration between Nissan and our two preferred EV home charger installers – E.ON Drive and Pod Point. To find out more contact your local Nissan dealership and ask about our charger finance options.

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FLEET CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

Alongside Nissan’s pioneering range of 100% electric cars and vans we also have partnerships with leading providers to deliver the infrastructure needed to keep your fleet mobile

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SOLAR AND BATTERY STORAGE

Powering your home and electric vehicle with solar energy can bring a variety of savings and benefits, and Nissan has partnered with E.ON Home Solutions to take you on that journey.

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EV FAQ

All your questions answered

What type of chargers are available for Electric vehicles?

Electric Vehicles can be charged in three different ways.

An EVSE cable can be used to charge your car, utilising electricity from the mains. Nissan recommends that this is done from a 3-pin plug socket on an isolated circuit installed by a certified electrician.

You can charge your car using an AC Charger. These chargers can be installed into your home or garage, or can be found at workplaces or communal buildings. These chargers can deliver up to 22kW of power.

You can use a rapid charger, which uses DC current to charge your vehicle. These chargers are typically found at motorway service stations to give you the most amount of charge as quickly as possible. For today's Nissan vehicles you can receive up to a maximum of 130kW of power.

How do I find nearby EV chargers?

It's always good to know if there's a charger nearby for peace of mind. If your car is equipped with NissanConnect Services and the inbuilt Navigation system, you can search for and see details of different charging locations through your infotainment screen. For more information on NissanConnect Services, please visit the page here

You can also use services like your mapping software on your phone, or through other services like Zapmap to help you plot your journey.

How do I get an electric charging point at home?

Home Charging is a great way to top up your electric vehicle at the most convenient time. Speak to your local dealer for more details on the next steps.

How long is the warranty on the battery?

For the Nissan ARIYA and LEAF, you will have an 8 year or 100,000 miles battery state of health guarantee, protecting you if your battery capacity falls below 9 out of 12 bars within this duration. Find out more here

Do Electric vehicles have gears?

Electric vehicles do not require gears as this is all taken care of by an electric motor that powers the wheels. This means an overall smoother drive.

What is a kilowatt (kW)?

A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of measurement used to measure the electric motor power output. Similar to traditional combustion engines that use horsepower to measure output, the higher the figure the more power you have at your disposal.

What is a kilowatt hour (kWh)?

A kilowatt hour (kWh) is how much energy is needed to run the vehicle for 1 hour at a given consumption rate.

If you have a more powerful motor you will consume energy faster.

Can you drive long distances in an electric vehicle?

Electric vehicles have become more advanced over the years and with our advancements comes an increase in range on a full charge. This coupled with an ever-growing network of public chargers means you can drive your vehicle on the majority of journeys. Visit the Nissan model pages for ARIYA, LEAF and TOWNSTAR to find out more.

What's the difference between AC and DC charging?

Alternating Current (AC) is what's used when you plug into a Home Charger, Domestic outlet or Public charger. This has to be converted by the vehicle to Direct Current (DC) to charge the battery. AC charging is slower than DC charging.

Direct Current (DC) is what's used when you plug into a Rapid Charger usually at a public charging station. DC chargers operate at higher power ratings than AC and support a faster charge. This allows power to go straight to the battery without the need to convert it, meaning a much faster charge.

The easiest way to understand the speed of a charger is to look for the power rating, the higher the number e.g. "100 kW" the faster the potential rate of charge. Charge speed may vary depending on battery condition, state of charge, temperature & additional factors.

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¹ E.ON Drive and Pod Point Warranty terms apply.

² Figures quoted are for a new 63kW Ariya standard 7kwh charger vs 3-pin plug charging cable. Charging time may vary depending on charging conditions, including charger type and condition, on-site power usage, battery temperature as well as ambient temperature at point of use, battery age and state of charge, and if battery safeguarding technology is activated.

³Charging time may vary depending on charging conditions, including charger type and condition, on-site power usage, battery temperature as well as ambient temperature at point of use, battery age and state of charge, and if battery safeguarding technology is activated.

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