Nissan Leaf Owners Manual | 2025
4.3.1. DC fast charge
Even when charging the Li-ion battery using a charger capable of more than the vehicle’s maximum charging power, the maximum power from the charger will be limited to vehicle’s maximum charging power, it will be changed based on the vehicle status.
It may take more time to charge the Li-ion battery using the DC fast charger if the temperature of the Li-ion battery is high or low.
Always use a fast charger with Combined Charging System (CCS) standard that is compatible with this vehicle. Using an incompatible fast charger may cause a fire or malfunction resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Before starting the DC fast charge, carefully read the instructions provided on the DC fast charger and make sure the fast charge connector is properly connected and locked to the vehicle. Failure to connect or operate the fast charger correctly could cause damage to the vehicle or the charging equipment.
The electric vehicle is equipped with charging safeguards to protect the battery if it reaches a certain temperature level leading to a longer charging time.
Charge time depends on charging conditions, including charger type and condition, battery temperature, Li-ion battery temperature control system activation status and ambient temperature.
Time taken for successive fast charges will be longer if the battery temperature activates the battery safeguarding technology.
When the Li-ion battery available charge and Li-ion battery capacity are shown on the DC fast charger unit, the readings may differ from the actual Li-ion battery available charge/capacity.
Depending on the fast chargers, the operation procedure may differ from the one shown in this manual. Follow the instructions provided on the DC fast charger.