What charging point does the new Nissan Leaf need?

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The second best-selling electric car in Spain is the Nissan Leaf, and this year it introduces a new model. The new Nissan Leaf features a new battery and a more efficient motor.

What is the capacity of the new battery in the new Nissan Leaf?

The new Nissan Leaf is equipped with a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery. The range of the new Nissan Leaf is 378 km (NEDC), and under real conditions, it will reach about 265 km to 280 km.

What power does the new motor of the new Nissan Leaf have?

The new Nissan Leaf has 150 hp (110 kW) between 3,283 and 9,795 rpm, and 320 Nm of torque between 0 and 3,283 rpm. The maximum speed is limited to 144 km/h. Therefore, the new LEAF has 41 hp more and 40 Nm more than the current model.

What charger does the new Nissan Leaf need?

The new Nissan Leaf requires a Type 2 IEC 62196 Mennekes charger, unlike the previous Nissan Leaf which uses a Type 1 SAE J1772. The choice of connector made by Nissan represents a shift towards the universalization of Type II, at the expense of Type 1 traditionally used in American and Asian markets.

How long does it take to charge the new Nissan Leaf?

Typically, at a fast charging station, it recovers up to 80% charge in just 40 to 60* minutes, but at home charging, it will require more charging time.

How much does it cost to charge the new Nissan Leaf?

The approximate cost of charging a NISSAN LEAF will always depend on the rate contracted at your home; however, approximately, with a night rate of €0.6/kW, it would cost us €2.4 to charge the battery.

Charging mode features for the new Nissan Leaf.

As we have seen, this model of electric car requires a type 2 charger, and we recommend that the charging be in Mode 3.

Here we compare the charging modes of the new Nissan Leaf.

MODE 3 CHARGING

MODE 2 CHARGING