FAQ

Using the heating or air-conditioning system impacts the distance you cover, but you can use an intelligent system that allows you to heat or cool your Nissan LEAF while the battery is being charged. When you’re connected to your home-charging system [3] or a public charging point, the electricity to power the heating/cooling system comes directly from the power grid and not from your lithium-ion battery, so your autonomy will not be affected.

The brochure shows homologated figures based on WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) range figures, which are obtained from laboratory testing in accordance with EU legislation. The DTE range is calculated using local conditions and data gathered from previous driving patterns. If the DTE shows a lower figure than you may expect on a full charge, it may be due to factors such as recent driving cycles or weather conditions.

You can charge your electric vehicle at home with a Nissan-certified home-charging system.
Say goodbye to petrol stations!

You can charge LEAF at home, at work, or out around town, so you can choose the routine that suits you best. You can even plug LEAF directly into a 240-volt home outlet without installing a home charging dock. Coupled with an ever-growing number of public charging stations, charging is always within reach.

There are two main factors which affect charging speed: the charging capacity of your battery (which decreases over time) and the battery temperature. Quick charging increases battery temperature, which will lower the charging speed when charge level is above 80%.

Quick charging usually uses more power from the charging point. Quick charging usually uses direct current (DC), charging the battery directly and saving time by by-passing the onboard charger inverter, which converts mains AC electricity into DC.

Quick charging using DC electricity slows between 80% and 100% in order to avoid an overflow of the battery and protect its components from damage.

We recommend using quick charging between 20% and 80% charge levels. Quick charging speed will be slower outside this range.

We do not recommend repeated quick charging sessions. Over time these may cause damage to the battery and reduce overall performance.

Nissan LEAF is designed for the majority of journeys in daily life and is equipped with charging safeguards to protect the battery during repeated rapid charging sessions over a short period of time. We do not recommend quick charging more than once a day as it will result in reduced quick charging performance, increased battery temperature, and, potentially, reduced battery life and performance.

Using a 50kW charger with a battery temperature of 30°C, a 40kWh battery will reach 80% charge in about 60 minutes. However, charging speed will vary based on factors such as charger type, battery temperature, and exterior temperature.

Yes you can. The only exception is when the battery is overheated (i.e. the temperature gauge is in the red zone), in which case, the engine will not enter ready mode until the battery has cooled.

Yes you can. However, as with any Lithium-ion battery fitted to any product (such as a laptop or phone), excessive use and repeated charging may damage the chemical structure of the battery and reduce its lifespan. We recommend turning off your LEAF for at least 8 hours each day to allow the battery to recover and extend its life.

The State of Health (SOH) indicator is displayed on the vehicle combimeter. It uses a 12 bars scale to show battery health.

Nissan Batteries (Li-Ion) are protected by warranty against capacity loss below nine bars of capacity, as shown on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge, for eight years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whichever comes first.
This warranty covers any repairs required to return the battery capacity to a level of nine bars or above on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge.
Like all machines powered by lithium-ion batteries, an EV will experience gradual capacity loss with time and use. 
Loss of battery capacity due to or resulting from gradual capacity loss is NOT covered under this warranty beyond the terms and limits specified above.

The SOH indicator is a real world, live calculation based on individual battery usage.

No, these indicators are calculated independently and are not linked.

The SOH indicator bars give a simple and easy-to-read way for you to understand the overall health of your LEAF's battery.

Nissan Batteries (Li-Ion) are protected by warranty against capacity loss below nine bars of capacity, as shown on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge, for eight years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whichever comes first.
This warranty covers any repairs required to return the battery capacity to a level of nine bars or above on the vehicle’s battery capacity level gauge.
Like all machines powered by lithium-ion batteries, an EV will experience gradual capacity loss with time and use. 
Loss of battery capacity due to or resulting from gradual capacity loss is NOT covered under this warranty beyond the terms and limits specified above.

Yes. Every time you decelerate or brake, the electric engine plays the role of a generator to recove some of the energy and return it to the battery.

Every driver will use and drive their car in different ways. Over 10 years of selling electrical vehicles, Nissan has found that EV owners (LEAF and eNV200) drive roughly 40 km/day. 

By choosing ECO mode, you can extend your range by up to 10%. It limits engine output, saves energy and slightly increases regenerative braking which boosts your range as well.