Nissan Leaf Charging Time
A 2026 Nissan Leaf takes about 12 hours to charge from empty to full on a 240-volt Level 2 charger, according to its EPA test. On a standard 120-volt outlet it takes about 59 hours. A full charge puts about 84.8 kWh through the plug for 259 miles of range.
Nissan Leaf charging time by charger
Figures for the 2026 LEAF 75kWh (19 inch Wheels). 20% to 80% is a typical daily top-up; 0% to 100% is a full charge from empty.
| Charger | Power | 20% to 80% | 0% to 100% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1, 120 V outlet (12 A) | 1.4 kW | 35 hr 20 min | 2.5 days |
| Level 2, 240 V, 16 A | 3.8 kW | 13 hr 15 min | 22 hr 5 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 24 A | 5.8 kW | 8 hr 50 min | 14 hr 43 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 32 A | 7.7 kW | 6 hr 38 min* | 11 hr 3 min* |
| Level 2, 240 V, 40 A | 9.6 kW | 5 hr 18 min* | 8 hr 50 min* |
| Level 2, 240 V, 48 A | 11.5 kW | 4 hr 25 min* | 7 hr 22 min* |
* Only if the car's onboard charger accepts that much power. On its EPA test it charged at about 7.1 kW; if that is its limit, a faster wall charger won't shorten the 12-hour full charge.
Work out your own Nissan Leaf charge
The calculator starts with this model's numbers. Change the charge level or the charger to match yours.
Preset: 2026 Nissan LEAF 75kWh (19 inch Wheels), about 76.3 kWh into the battery for a full charge
EV charging time
6 hr 37 min
from 20% to 80%
- Energy into the battery (76.3 kWh x 60%)
- 45.8 kWh
- From the wall at 90% efficiency
- 50.9 kWh
- Charging power
- 7.68 kW
- Charging time
- 6.62 hours
For home and public AC charging. DC fast chargers are much faster at first and then slow down past about 80%, so this formula does not fit them.
Cost to charge a Nissan Leaf
A full charge from empty draws about 84.8 kWh from the wall. At 18 cents per kWh it costs about $15.26, and a 20% to 80% top-up about $9.16. The EPA rates the LEAF 75kWh (19 inch Wheels) at 32.7 kWh per 100 miles, which works out to 5.9 cents a mile. The US average home rate was 18.16 cents per kWh in August 2026 (EIA); the EV charging cost calculator takes your own rate.
Nissan Leaf fast charging
DC fast charging bypasses the car's onboard charger and is far quicker, but the speed depends on each model's charging curve, which slows as the battery fills. That's why fast-charge times are quoted from 10% to 80%. The EPA doesn't test DC charging, so check Nissan's quoted figure for the Leaf. The EV charging curve guide explains why it slows.
Nissan Leaf charging time by trim and year
EPA range, electricity use (kWh per 100 miles, measured at the wall) and 240 V full-charge time for each Nissan Leaf trim since 2018.
| Year | Trim | Range | kWh/100 mi | 240 V full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LEAF 75kWh (18 inch alloy Wheels) | 288 mi | 30 | 12 hr |
| 2026 | LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) | 303 mi | 27.8 | 12 hr |
| 2026 | LEAF 75kWh (19 inch Wheels) | 259 mi | 32.7 | 12 hr |
| 2025 | LEAF | 149 mi | 30.4 | 8 hr |
| 2025 | LEAF SV | 212 mi | 30.8 | 11 hr |
| 2024 | LEAF | 149 mi | 30.4 | 8 hr |
| 2024 | LEAF SV | 212 mi | 30.8 | 11 hr |
| 2023 | LEAF | 149 mi | 30.4 | 8 hr |
| 2023 | LEAF SV | 212 mi | 30.8 | 11 hr |
| 2022 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) | 149 mi | 30.4 | 8 hr |
| 2022 | Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack) | 226 mi | 31.3 | 11 hr |
| 2022 | Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) | 215 mi | 32.3 | 11 hr |
| 2021 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) | 149 mi | 30.4 | 8 hr |
| 2021 | Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack) | 226 mi | 31.3 | 11 hr |
| 2021 | Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) | 215 mi | 32.3 | 11 hr |
| 2020 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) | 149 mi | 30.4 | 8 hr |
| 2020 | Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack) | 226 mi | 31.3 | 11 hr |
| 2020 | Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) | 215 mi | 32.3 | 11 hr |
| 2019 | Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) | 150 mi | 30.2 | 8 hr |
| 2019 | Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack) | 226 mi | 31 | 11 hr |
| 2019 | Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) | 215 mi | 32.3 | 11 hr |
| 2018 | Leaf | 151 mi | 30 | 8 hr |
Source: EPA test data published on fueleconomy.gov. Level 1 and per-charger times are worked out from each trim's range, electricity use and the charger's power. How we calculate.
Nissan Leaf charging FAQ
How long does a Nissan Leaf take to charge at home?
On a 240 V Level 2 charger, a 2026 Nissan Leaf charges from empty to full in about 12 hours, the time measured in its EPA test. From 20% to 80% on a 32 A home charger it takes about 7 hr 10 min.
How long does a Nissan Leaf take to charge on a 120 V outlet?
About 59 hours from empty to full on a standard 120 V outlet at 12 A, which delivers 1.44 kW. Overnight, about 10 hours, adds roughly 44 miles of range.
How much does it cost to charge a Nissan Leaf?
A full charge draws about 84.8 kWh from the wall. At 18 cents per kWh that is about $15.26, or 5.9 cents a mile at its EPA rating of 32.7 kWh per 100 miles.