Nissan Leaf charging time on a 22 kW AC public charger
Effective charging power: 6.6 kW (AC).
≈ 5 h 55 min
That is an estimate for a 0–100% charge of the Nissan Leaf’s 39 kWh usable battery on a 22 kW AC public charger.
⚡ The Nissan Leaf has an 6.6 kW onboard AC charger, so on this 22 kW AC supply it charges at 6.6 kW — the onboard charger is the limit, not the wallbox.
Nissan Leaf on 22 kW AC — charge times
| Charge | Time |
|---|---|
| 0–100% (full) | 5 h 55 min |
| 20–80% (daily) | 3 h 33 min |
| 10–80% (road trip) | 4 h 8 min |
| Add 100 miles of range | 3 h 58 min |
AC charging is roughly linear, so the full 0–100% time is a reliable overnight estimate.
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Same car, other chargers
| Charger | Effective | 0–100% |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 kW plug | 2.3 kW | 16 h 57 min |
| 7 kW wallbox | 6.6 kW | 5 h 55 min |
| 11 kW wallbox | 6.6 kW | 5 h 55 min |
| 50 kW DC | 50 kW | 33 min |
| 150 kW DC | 50 kW | 33 min |
| 350 kW DC | 50 kW | 33 min |
FAQ
- How long does it take to charge a Nissan Leaf on a 22 kW AC public charger?
- Roughly 5 h 55 min for a 0–100% charge, at an effective 6.6 kW. A full 0–100% takes about 5 h 55 min.
- Can the Nissan Leaf use the full 22 kW?
- The Nissan Leaf has an 6.6 kW onboard AC charger, so on this 22 kW AC supply it charges at 6.6 kW — the onboard charger is the limit, not the wallbox.
- What is the fastest way to charge the Nissan Leaf?
- Its peak DC rate is 50 kW and its onboard AC charger is 6.6 kW. A 50 kW DC charger gives the quickest top-up; home AC is best done overnight.