Learn Your LEAF EV Charging Options

June 20th, 2022 by
car charging stations
The Nissan LEAF has led the way for all-electric vehicles for over ten years. If you’re eyeing this trailblazing EV, it’s important to understand the car charging stations available to you at home and on the road. Read on to learn how easy and cost-efficient charging your Nissan EV can be. 

At-Home Energy

The easiest and most accessible way to charge your Nissan EV is to do it at home with a Level 1 charger. This is a simple cord that connects your Nissan LEAF to any common household 120-volt outlet. While it’s the slowest charging option — adding two to five miles of driving range per hour of charging — the Level 1 charger is ideal when your EV needs an energy boost between grocery runs.
For faster, more powerful at-home charging, pick a Level 2 charger. While you’ll need to call in a professional to install an EVSE wall unit, you’ll reap plenty of benefits: a Level 2 charger fuels your Nissan LEAF completely within eight to 12 hours, depending on the battery size of your vehicle.

Charging Up on the Go

If you’re not ready to commit to a Level 2 charging station in your garage, you’ll also be able to find one out on the road. There are more than 35,000 public Level 2 chargers all over the US, providing 10 to 25 miles of range per hour of charging.
But even a Level 2 public charger might not juice your EV up quickly enough if you’re on a long road trip. In that case, you’ll want to find a DC Fast Charging station, which can fill an empty tank up to 80% in just 30 minutes and can fill it up completely in 40 to 60 minutes. 

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