How Long Does It Take to Charge a Nissan Leaf?

Answer
11 h 34 min 0→100% on a 48 A Level 2

With its 75 kWh battery and 7.2 kW onboard charger, the Nissan Leaf takes about 11 h 34 min to charge from empty to full on a 48 A (11.5 kW) Level 2 home charger. On a DC fast charger that can deliver its full 150 kW, 10% to 80% takes about 35 min. Nissan quotes 35 min for 10–80%.

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    Nissan Leaf charging time on every charger

    Charging time (10% → 80%)
    Level 1 · 120 V outlet41 h 40 min
    Public Level 2 · 7.2 kW8 h 06 min
    Level 2 home · 32 A (7.7 kW)8 h 06 min
    Level 2 home · 40 A (9.6 kW)8 h 06 min
    Level 2 home · 48 A (11.5 kW)8 h 06 min
    Level 2 · 80 A (19.2 kW)8 h 06 min
    DC fast · 50 kW1 h 03 min
    DC fast · 150 kW35 min
    Tesla Supercharger V3 · 250 kW35 min
    DC ultra-fast · 350 kW35 min
    ChargerPower the car gets10→80%20→80%0→100%
    Level 1 · 120 V outlet1.4 kW41 h 40 min35 h 43 min≈ 2.5 days
    Public Level 2 · 7.2 kW7.2 kW8 h 06 min6 h 57 min11 h 34 min
    Level 2 home · 32 A (7.7 kW)7.2 kW8 h 06 min6 h 57 min11 h 34 min
    Level 2 home · 40 A (9.6 kW)7.2 kW8 h 06 min6 h 57 min11 h 34 min
    Level 2 home · 48 A (11.5 kW)7.2 kW8 h 06 min6 h 57 min11 h 34 min
    Level 2 · 80 A (19.2 kW)7.2 kW8 h 06 min6 h 57 min11 h 34 min
    DC fast · 50 kW50.0 kW1 h 03 min54 min1 h 44 min
    DC fast · 150 kW150.0 kW35 min31 min1 h 11 min
    Tesla Supercharger V3 · 250 kW150.0 kW35 min31 min1 h 11 min
    DC ultra-fast · 350 kW150.0 kW35 min31 min1 h 11 min

    Estimates for the S+ 75 kWh (2026). AC times include about 10% charging losses; DC times follow a typical charging curve calibrated to the maker's figure where one is published. Cold batteries charge slower.

    Nissan Leaf charging specs

    SpecValue
    Battery (used for the math)75 kWh
    Max AC (onboard charger)7.2 kW
    Max DC fast charging150 kW
    Official DC time35 min (10→80%)
    EPA range303 mi
    Charging portNACS

    Source: usa.nissannews.com

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does a Nissan Leaf take to charge on a regular 120 V outlet?

    About ≈ 2.5 days from 0% to 100% on Level 1 (1.4 kW). That adds roughly 5 miles per hour, so it only works if you drive little.

    How long does a Nissan Leaf take to charge from 20% to 80% at home?

    About 6 h 57 min on a 48 A Level 2 charger and 6 h 57 min on a 32 A (7.7 kW) charger.

    What is the maximum charging speed of the Nissan Leaf?

    150 kW on DC fast chargers and 7.2 kW on AC. A home charger rated above 7.2 kW will not charge it any faster.

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