Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual
7.3.7.1. Opening charge port lid

Make sure that the charge port lid is completely closed and latched before driving. Failure to do so could cause the lid to open suddenly during driving.


To open the charge port lid, perform one of the following operations:
Press and hold the charge port lid opener button (A) on the Intelligent Key for more than 1 seconds or,
Press the charge port lid opener switch located on the instrument panel
The charge port lid will open and a chime will sound 3 times and the charging status indicator lights flash 3 times.
Open the lid to the fully open position.
To close the charge port lid:
Slowly move the lid down.
Lock it securely into place.
If the charge port lid cannot be unlocked:
Open the bonnet.
Remove the plastic cover.
Turn the knob behind the charge port lid 1 turn anti clockwise, and the port is unlocked.