Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual
4.3.1. Quick charge
Quick charge uses public charging stations (up to 50kW of power for models with 40 kWh battery / up to 100 kW of power for models with 60 kWh battery). LEAF compatible quick chargers are developed to the CHAdeMO standard as identified by the symbol shown.
For models with 40 kWh battery: Even when charging the Li-ion battery using a charger capable of more than 50 kW, the maximum power from the charger will be limited to 50 kW.
It may take more time to charge the Li-ion battery using the quick charger if the temperature of the Li-ion battery is high or low.
The Li-ion battery temperature gauge can be used to estimate the approximate time required to charge the Li-ion battery by 80%:
For models with 40 kWh battery:
Li-ion battery temperature gauge | Estimated charging time* |
|---|---|
| Over 80 minutes |
| approximately 40 – 80 minutes |
| approximately 40 minutes |
| approximately 40 – 80 minutes |
| Over 80 minutes |
*: Depending on charging conditions.
For models with 60 kWh battery:
Li-ion battery temperature gauge | Estimated charging time* |
|---|---|
| Over 150 minutes |
| approximately 45 – 150 minutes |
| approximately 45 – 60 minutes |
| approximately 45 – 90 minutes |
| Over 90 minutes |
*: Depending on charging conditions.
If charging stops mid-charge, you can restart charging by pressing the start button on the quick charger station again.
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Always use a quick charger with CHAdeMO mark that is compatible with the LEAF. Using an incompatible quick charger may cause a fire or malfunction resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Before starting the quick charge, carefully read the instructions provided on the quick charger and make sure the quick charge connector is properly connected and locked. Failure to connect or operate the quick charger correctly could cause damage to the vehicle or the charging equipment.
The Nissan LEAF is equipped with charging safeguards to protect the battery if it reaches a certain temperature level leading to a longer charging time.
Charge time depends on charging conditions, including charger type and condition, battery temperature, and ambient temperature.
Time taken for successive quick charges will be longer if the battery temperature activates the battery safeguarding technology.
When the Li-ion battery available charge and Li-ion battery capacity are shown on the quick charger unit, the readings may differ from the actual Li-ion battery available charge/capacity.
Depending on the quick chargers, the operation procedure may differ from the one shown in this manual. Follow the instructions provided on the quick charger.