How much to charge a nissan leaf

Q: Should I charge my Nissan Leaf every night?

Unless you have a regular long-distance commute, you dont need to charge your electric car every night. Its unlikely that any driver of a traditional gas-powered car refills their tank daily, just as it is not necessary to keep your EV battery topped off.

The table below shows the estimated time to charge your Leaf from empty to full. For rapid charging, we show the time to charge from 20% - 80%, as charging tends to slow outside this range to protect the battery.

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How Much Does It Cost To Charge A Nissan Leaf At Home?
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Should I charge my Nissan Leaf every night?
How many miles will a Nissan Leaf go on a full charge?
How much energy does it take to charge a Nissan Leaf?

Charging methodTypically found atCharging time*Range/hour**Empty to full3-pin plugHome13 h9 m/h3.6kWHome / Work9 h12 m/h7kWHome / Work / Public Locations9 h12 m/h22kWWork / Public Locations9 h12 m/h20%-80%50kWPublic Locations30 min88 m/30 min150kWPublic Locations30 min88 m/30 min

* Based on Pod Point estimates, charging time can differ based on the ambient temperature, the state of the battery (e.g. empty or half full) and variation in charging rate. Max charging rate may also be limited by the vehicle.
** Range per hour is the number of miles you can expect to get from an hour of charging at the relevant rate.

Here at Palm Springs Nissan in Cathedral City, CA, we get a lot of question about EVs. Many of them are about range and charging at home, both of which are important. However, one of our favorite question to answers is this:

“How much does it cost to charge a 2021 Nissan Leaf?” It varies, but it’s less than you pay for full tank of gas, by a lot.

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How Much Does It Cost To Charge A Nissan Leaf At Home?
How Much Does It Cost To Charge A Nissan Leaf Far Away From Home?
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How Much Does It Cost To Charge A Nissan Leaf At Home?

Let’s get straight into it! The cost of charging your Nissan Leaf at home will depend on how much you pay for your electricity and which Nissan Leaf you opt for.

The new Leaf comes with two options: a 40kWh battery and a 62kWh battery, which takes longer to charge. Remember, the longer your battery is plugged in and charging, the more electricity it’s going to take and cost you!

At home, you can expect the 40kWh battery to charge fully in 20 hours when using 120V or eight hours if using the fast-charging 240V charger (this charger does increase the cost of the car).

You can expect the 62kWh battery to charge fully in 2.5 days with the 120V charger and 11.5 hours with the 62kWh.

Now that we know how long it takes to charge your Nissan Leaf, we can determine how much it will cost. You can do this yourself too, by viewing your electricity bill. Check how much you pay for a kWh of electricity and multiply it by the kWh rating of the battery.

This should give you a good idea of how much electricity it will cost to charge your car fully. You can then determine how often you will charge the Nissan Leaf a month and see how much it will add to your bill.

We have done some for those who don’t want to do the calculations! The country’s average electricity cost is less than 13 cents per kWh. If we translate that onto a national level, the average charging cost of a 40kWh battery is $5.14.

Not too bad! Remember that it will cost more to charge your larger 62kWh battery, as it requires more energy than the smaller battery.

As we mentioned earlier, energy ratings differ, meaning some people will pay above, and others will pay below the average listed above.

The price of electricity also varies from state to state, and we strongly recommend you shop around to see if there is a lower energy tariff for you before purchasing an electric car. Doing so can save you some money in the long term!

With prices varying from state to state, you can expect to pay more in Connecticut, with prices being nearly double the national average. Charging your Nissan Leaf will cost between $9.48 and $14.69 if you opt for the more powerful battery.

Washington, however, is one of the more affordable states to charge a Leaf, costing just $3.77 to charge the 40kWh battery and $5.84 to charge the 62kWh battery. That’s quite a price difference, isn’t it?

We recommend doing your research and shopping around to lower your energy prices before purchasing your electric car. Doing so can save you some money when charging your car at home!

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How Much Does It Cost To Charge A Nissan Leaf Far Away From Home?

So what about charging your Nissan Leaf when you aren’t at home? People commonly use charging stations to charge their Nissan Leaf when far away from home. Of course, they might also use someone else’s home or a holiday rental’s electricity to charge their car, but the prices there would be similar to what we outlined earlier when charging your car at home.

Now the cost of charging your Nissan Leaf on the go varies depending on the charging station and charger you use. All charging stations work differently. Some are free, pay-as-you-go, or subscription-based, with prices set by the property owners or networks.

Nissan, Tesla, and other brands offer some complimentary public charging at certain chargers, allowing you to charge your car for free. You can look online to find out where this is provided.

We see the industry moving towards a fee based on kWh used rather than the time taken to charge your car. That means like when you fill a car with gas, the prices will vary, and you might find yourself driving to find cheaper electricity!

Some apps are available to help you locate charging stations near you and see the cost to help you decide where to go.

The costs will vary from state to state, but it is still cheaper overall than filling your car with gas! In California, for example, it can cost roughly $13 to fully charge your car using a Level 2 charger and $16 with DC charging.

These prices are based on charging the car from empty to full, so it’s not too expensive. The Nissan Leaf also stops charging when the battery is full, which is handy.

Remember to do your research before setting off to find the free or cheapest stations near you to charge your car.

Final Word

And just like that, we have come to the end of our Nissan Leaf journey today. As you can see, the cost of charging your electric car at home and far away varies depending on the cost of electricity and what state you are in.

Remember to shop around to find better energy prices and check beforehand on the cost of charging in public before setting out on your journey!

How much does it cost to charge the Leaf?

How much does it cost to charge the Nissan Leaf? The average cost of electricity in the US is $0.1285/kWh, meaning it costs only $5.14 on average to recharge your Nissan Leaf to the full 149-mile range.

Should I charge my Nissan Leaf every night?

Unless you have a regular long-distance commute, you don't need to charge your electric car every night. It's unlikely that any driver of a traditional gas-powered car refills their tank daily, just as it is not necessary to keep your EV battery topped off.

How many miles will a Nissan Leaf go on a full charge?

2023 Nissan LEAF® Range, Charging & Battery. Go up to 212 miles on a single charge with Nissan LEAF's available 60 kWh battery. Three different levels of charging means a plug-in is never out of reach.

How much energy does it take to charge a Nissan Leaf?

For at-home charging, the default is a 120-volt AC charger that comes free when you purchase a Leaf. This charger takes approximately 20 hours to charge a 40-kWh battery and 2.5 days to charge a 62-kWh battery. The faster at-home option is the 240-volt charger.