Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual
4.5.2. NISSAN EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) cable control box indicator light (where fitted)
- (1)READY: GREEN
- (2)POWER: ORANGE
- (3)FAULT: RED
When using the NISSAN EVSE the charging status as well as any EVSE malfunction can be checked with the indicator lights on the EVSE control box.
READY | POWER | FAULT | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
0.5 Sec (green) |
0.5 Sec (orange) |
0.5 Sec (red) | All indicator lights will illuminate for a 0.5 second check when the EVSE is first connected to the outlet socket. |
(green) | OFF | OFF | The EVSE is connected to the outlet socket. If the Normal Charge Connector is connected to the vehicle Normal Charge Port, charging is complete or the charge timer is set (refer to Owner's Manual for details on charge timer setting and functions). |
(green) |
(orange) | OFF | The EVSE is charging the vehicle. |
OFF | OFF | OFF | No power is detected by the EVSE from the outlet socket. Check the outlet supply breaker. If the outlet supply is OK and all the indicator lights do not illuminate for 0.5 second, the EVSE may be broken. Stop use and immediately contact a knowledgeable LEAF repairer such as a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer. |
(Flashing green) |
(orange) | OFF | The EVSE could not detect sufficient Outlet Socket Earth grounding for reliable EV charging. Consult a qualified electrician to have the outlet socket checked according to NISSAN recommendations in the Owner's Manual. |
(Flashing green) | OFF | OFF | |
(Flashing green) |
(Flashing orange) |
(red) | The temperature detection circuit in the plug of the EVSE is malfunctioning. Indicator light status: Light OFF = Charge is stopped, Flashing = Charge current is reduced. The EVSE is restricting the charging current, contact a knowledgeable LEAF repairer such as a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer. |
(Flashing green) | OFF |
(red) | |
(Flashing green) |
(Flashing orange) |
(Flashing red) | The EVSE detected excessive heat in the plug. Indicator light status: Light OFF = Charge is stopped, Flashing = Charge current is reduced. The EVSE is restricting the charging current for safety. This may be caused by a malfunction in the outlet. Stop using the outlet and consult a qualified electrician to have the outlet checked according to NISSAN recommendations in the Owner’s Manual. If the same indication continues after checking the outlet, contact a knowledgeable LEAF repairer such as a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer for further advice. |
(Flashing green) | OFF |
(Flashing red) | |
(green) |
(Flashing orange) |
(red) | The EVSE internal circuits malfunction. Stop use immediately and contact a knowledgeable LEAF repairer such as a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer. |
(green) | OFF |
(red) | |
(green) | OFF |
(Flashing red) | The EVSE detected leakage current or PWM signal error. Stop using the EVSE immediately. Please contact a knowledgeable LEAF repairer such as a NISSAN certified electric vehicle dealer and check EVSE and vehicle. |
