I know I’m a little bit late to the party, but I just picked up my “new” (ex-demo) Leaf from my neighborhood dealer. I inquired as to whether it was 3.3 or 6.6 because it was advertised to me as a 3.3kw but had the two entries on the charging time screen. They insisted it was a 3.3 because, according to all the documentation, it was.
The plate on the “power delivery model” (the huge silver piece), which appears to prove it is a 6.6kw, was eventually uncovered after we dug around for a while because it was highly hidden when I had to take it in for them to update Carwings this morning. As you look at the car, it was hidden inside the mounting fasteners on the left side (down from the blue arrow in the attached PDF).
I’ve also included a picture of the license plate because that’s really the only way I could see it.
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My LEAF has a 6.6 kW charger, right?
All Nissan LEAF Charging Station Types A 6.6kW on-board charger and a Quick Charge Port are included with the Nissan LEAF for quick charging.
A 6.6 kW charger is what?
This is taken care of by your electric vehicle’s on-board charger, which transforms the AC power into DC energy so that it can be stored in the battery.
For hybrid, pure electric, electric buses, electric logistics vehicles, and other new energy vehicles, 6.6kW isolated single-module on-board chargers are typically used. These chargers are suitable for charging lithium iron phosphate, lithium manganese acid, lead acid, and other on-board power battery types.
It is functional within the 100–264 VAC rated grid voltage range. To ensure that the charger always operates within the optimal conversion efficiency operating range, the DC voltage output is specifically developed for the various battery packs of customers. This considerably enhances product performance and high dependability.
The module has an innovative staggered APFC active power factor correction circuit, which eliminates harmonic pollution to the common power grid and brings the utilization rate of electric energy during charging near to 1. The DCDC portion uses a brand-new full bridge LLC resonant adaptive complete soft switching power conversion technology, which has a number of advantages including high efficiency and high precision.
The output overcurrent protection, output overvoltage, output undervoltage protection, output short circuit protection, and over temperature protection functions are all present and correct in the module’s protective function. with high temperature loss, low input voltage loss, and other clever design.
The 6.6KW On-board Charger has a CAN communication interface that allows it to connect with the BMS. The BMS controls the charging voltage and current as well as the switching machine function.
At the moment, Luoyang Grasen Power Technology Co., Ltd has created a number of different series, including those for electric car on-board chargers, DC/DC converters (DC/DC), DC charging power modules, AC charging stations, and DC charging stations. Many items have cutting-edge Chinese technology that is widely used in the global market for new energy electric automobiles.
What kind of charger is there on a Nissan LEAF?
The full battery electric car has essentially been the industry standard since 2010. Nissan’s most recent LEAF redesign includes more gadgets, is faster, more streamlined, and, most crucially, can travel farther between charges. Our favorite feature of the car, aside from “ProPILOT” (the equivalent of Tesla’s renowned “Autopilot”), is the “e-pedal,” which enables true one-pedal driving by allowing the vehicle to come to a gradual stop through regenerative braking without applying the brakes.
Charging time for a Nissan Leaf
The anticipated time needed to charge your Leaf from empty to full is shown in the table below. As charging tends to decelerate outside of this range to safeguard the battery, we indicate the time to charge for speedy charging from 20% to 80%.
Connector type and charging rates
A Type 2 connector allows you to charge your Nissan Leaf at home, the office, or a public charging station. Additionally, a CCS port is present for quick charging.
Where you can charge a Nissan Leaf
You can conveniently charge your Nissan Leaf at home, plug it in when you get to work, or top it off while you’re out and about at places like supermarkets and public parking lots (usually for free!).
Do I have quick charging on my LEAF?
The time it takes to charge your Nissan Leaf might range from 30 minutes to an entire day. How well charged your car’s battery is and the type of charging station you choose will affect how long it takes your Nissan Leaf to charge. Nissan Leaf charging stations come in three different variations.
Level 1 charging station for Nissan Leaf
The cheapest option is Level 1 electric car chargers, which are often included when you buy a Nissan Leaf. Plug-in level 1 chargers are used with regular wall outlets. They are also the slowest EV chargers that are currently available. About 5 miles of range may be added to a Nissan Leaf at a Level 1 charging station each hour. The greatest usage for this kind of charging station is overnight use at home.
Level 2 charging station for Nissan Leaf
The basic Level 1 chargers included with the purchase of your Nissan Leaf are regarded to be Level 2 charging stations, which are considered a “upgrade.” An electrician can help you install a Level 2 charger in your house. Your Nissan Leaf battery may be fully charged at a normal Level 2 charging station in 4 to 8 hours.
DC Fast Charging for Nissan Leaf
Commercial electric vehicle charging facilities known as DC Fast Chargers are available to EV owners for usage across the nation. Although DC Fast Chargers are not available for all electric vehicles, the Nissan Leaf may be charged quickly with one. Your Nissan Leaf may be charged in roughly 30 minutes if a DC Fast Charger is located close by.
What distinguishes CCS and CHAdeMO from one another?
The charging rates that CCS and CHAdeMO chargers can achieve are different. Our CHAdeMO chargers can charge at up to 50kW, whereas CCS on the Electrify America network can charge at speeds up to 350kW. CCS charges at Electrify America stations range in speed from 50kW to 350kW.
Can I use a Tesla supercharger to charge my Nissan LEAF?
Tesla’s charging connector can only be used with a Tesla vehicle, especially if it is a Tesla Supercharger, so you cannot use a Tesla charger on a Nissan Leaf. Tesla is the only owner of its charger and is in charge of all aspects, including power delivery, payment, and control via the infotainment system of the vehicle.
How quick is a Tesla charged by 6.6 kW?
Is there really a difference between how long it takes a charger to charge a long-range Tesla compared to a typical EV?
The typical Level Two charger takes about 5.5 hours to fully charge an average EV, which has a battery capacity of about 36 kWh and an average onboard power rating of 6.6 kW.
The Tesla Cybertruck TriMotor has a battery capacity of over 200 kWh, but the Model X’s usable battery capacity is only 100 kWh. The Tesla Cybertruck TriMotor would require a staggering 28 hours to fully charge, whereas the vehicle just needs a 7.2 kW charger and a 100 kWh battery!
What is quicker? True, DC Superchargers do exist, but they are uncommon, expensive to install, more expensive to use, and shorten the battery life of EVs.
Is 7.2 kW a quick charger?
A 7kW home charger is more than adequate for an EV for the majority of folks!
A 50kWh battery can be charged by a 7kW charger in around 7 hours, adding up to 25 miles of range every hour.
Convenience is the main focus of charging, and the fastest charging is the most convenient.
The quickest EV charger available for homes with single-phase power supplies is 7.4kW, which adds up to 30-miles of range each hour.
Three 7kW, 7.2kW, and 7.4kW single-phase home chargers are the quickest. If your electric vehicle can support the greater rate, a higher number indicates faster charging times.
How quickly does 6kW charge?
Three basic categories of EV charging equipment exist:
- The quickest way to charge an EV is using a rapid charger, as the name suggests. Usually, you can find them at gas stations. With a conventional 50 kW quick charge point, rapid chargers can fully charge an EV’s batteries in as little as 30 minutes, though this is more often the case. The model of the vehicle determines the actual charging time. One well-known example of a quick charging is the Tesla Supercharger Network.
- Fast chargers often have a 7kW or 22kW rating. An EV with a 40kW battery needs to be charged for about 4-6 hours using a 7kW charger, whereas it only needs to be charged for one or two hours using a 22kW charger.
- 3kW or 6kW slow chargers are available. It takes roughly 6–12 hours to fully charge a 3kW charging unit.
Which charger is used by a 2012 Nissan Leaf?
Numerous charging solutions are available for the Nissan LEAF. The 200V charger and portable trickle charge cable are connected to a charge port in the front body (110V). At public charging stations, the included Quick Charge Port (standard on the SL) enables charging to 80% capacity in 30 minutes.
Is CCS equivalent to Type 2?
- CCS: The type 2 plug has been improved, and the CCS plug has two extra power connections for rapid charging. Both AC and DC charging are supported. It permits charging at up to 350 kW per minute.
- CHAdeMO: This quick charging technology was created in Japan and supports both bidirectional charging and very high charging capabilities. At the moment, Asian automakers are setting the standard for CHAdeMO-compatible electric vehicle offerings. It supports charging at 100 kW maximum.
The type 2 AC charger, a triple-phase plug, is the norm in Europe, and type 2 outlets are found at the majority of charging stations. However, some charging stations feature a fixed wire, so be careful. When you frequently charge the same vehicle in locations like your home or a designated staff parking space, an attached cable might be very useful. You don’t need to keep a cable in your car, making it convenient. Be advised that you must verify that the attached cable fits into your car’s socket before charging your vehicle at a public charging station with a fixed chord. for instance, the EV charging station map on Plugshare.
Let’s think about two succinct examples. If you reside in Europe and own a vehicle made in Europe, such as the Renault ZOE, you can use a charging cable with type 2 plugs on both ends to charge it at a public station (type 2 to type 2). 43 kW is a possible upper limit for the speed.
What should someone who lives in Europe and drives an Asian vehicle, such as the Nissan LEAF, do? You will need a cable to connect your vehicle’s type 1 outlet to the type 2 connector of the charging station (type 2 to type 1). Up to 7.4 kW will be the top speed.