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Nissan LEAF autonomy and charging

It’s incredibly simple to charge up your Nissan LEAF. And getting the most mileage out of it is no different than driving for fuel economy in a conventional vehicle.

NISSAN: BUILDING A BETTER BATTERY

Using nearly 20 years of experience and considerable investment, Nissan has expansive knowledge on lithium-ion battery technology. The result: a lighter laminated Li-ion battery that is reliable, durable, compact, and simple enough to be mass-produced. Best of all, the new laminated Li-ion battery lets you travel around 109 miles (NEDC combined test) on a single charge and reach up to 90 mph, since Nissan has given it twice the capacity and 1.5 times the power of conventional Li-ion batteries. Nissan LEAF's batteries are also more than 99% recyclable (according to ISO Standard 22628).

CHARGING YOUR NISSAN LEAF

Fill ‘er up! There are four ways to charge up your Nissan LEAF:

- Use a recommended dedicated  home charging unit. Your Nissan dealer will introduce you to the Electric Mobility Operator in your area, who will guide you through a few simple steps to get a dedicated charging device installed by a certified technician. This will allow for a 16Amp permanent supply for a full charge from empty in 8 hours

- Use a public dedicated normal charging device allowing a 10Amp. permanent current supply for a full charge from empty in 12 hours

- Use one of the public Rapid Charging points, giving you an 80% charge in about 30 minutes (intially located at Nissan EV dealerships only,these stations are displayed on the Nissan LEAF’s satellite navigation screen. Charge time varies dependent on ambient temperature.)

- If you’re not close to a public charging station, you may use a domestic socket. Because the plug draws a constant 10 Amp, the household socket and wiring must comply with the latest standards and regulations. Without checking the socket and wiring, the cable could cause overheating and damage your electrical home installation, If you are unsure about your sockets and wiring please contact your Nissan dealer who can set up a home wiring inspection with our Electric Mobility Operator to verify that your home meets current electrical needs, or advise you on a home charging solution.

GETTING THE MOST MILEAGE

A single charge gives the Nissan LEAF about 109 miles of autonomy (NEDC combined test). Some driving habits enhance autonomy by using less power – just like a regular fuel-powered vehicle. In other words, moderation gets you further!

Driving well to maintain your autonomy:

- A moderate driving style – maintaining steady speed and easing on the pedals – uses less energy than sudden starts & stops. So driving smoothly can extend your range.

 
- High speeds require more constant energy to overcome wind resistance. A slower speed on the highway will give you more mileage out of your charge.

 
- Try to plan your routes to avoid uphill driving, which requires a lot more energy than driving on a flat surface.

- Try to plan your routes to avoid uphill driving, which requires a lot more energy than driving on a flat surface.

 
- Maintain moderate temperatures in the car to reduce the energy required for heating and cooling.

Find out at a glance how you’re doing:

- ECO tree indicator on the dashboard shows you how economically and responsibly you’re driving

 

- The lower meter clearly shows how much mileage you have left based on your current driving style

 

- Use the remote function on the heating and cooling system to draw energy from the grid instead of the battery

 

- Your range and the nearest charging up points are clearly indicated on the graphic display