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ON-THE-GO CHARGING

Finding electric vehicle charging stations is easier than you think, with over 35,000 electric car charging points available across the UK. Before setting out on a journey where it’s likely that you’ll have to recharge your electric vehicle, it is best to plan a route that has charging points along the way or nearby. It is simple to do this using the Zapmap app.

PLAN YOUR EV CHARGING ROUTE

HOW LONG WILL MY NISSAN ELECTRIC VEHICLE TAKE TO CHARGE?

The typical time to charge an electric car varies depending on your charger. It can take as little as 30 minutes or as long as 12 hours. The table below shows the average time by model and charger type.

20% - 80% Average Charging Time*


	NISSAN LEAF 39kWh	NISSAN ARIYA 63kWh	NISSAN TOWNSTAR EV 45kWh
130kW Public rapid charger	-	43 Mins	33 Mins
50kW Public Rapid Charger	1 Hour	-	-
7kW EV Home Charger	4.5 Hours	6 Hours	4.6 Hours
2.3kW 3-Pin Home Plug Charging Cable	12.6 Hours	20.7 Hours	15.5 Hours

20% - 80% Average Charging Time*


	NISSAN LEAF 39kWh	NISSAN ARIYA 63kWh	NISSAN TOWNSTAR EV 45kWh
130kW Public rapid charger	-	43 Mins	33 Mins
50kW Public Rapid Charger	1 Hour	-	-
7kW EV Home Charger	4.5 Hours	6 Hours	4.6 Hours
2.3kW 3-Pin Home Plug Charging Cable	12.6 Hours	20.7 Hours	15.5 Hours

20% - 80% Average Charging Time*


	NISSAN LEAF 39kWh	NISSAN ARIYA 63kWh	NISSAN TOWNSTAR EV 45kWh
130kW Public rapid charger	-	43 Mins	33 Mins
50kW Public Rapid Charger	1 Hour	-	-
7kW EV Home Charger	4.5 Hours	6 Hours	4.6 Hours
2.3kW 3-Pin Home Plug Charging Cable	12.6 Hours	20.7 Hours	15.5 Hours

HOW TO PLAN YOUR EV CHARGING EN ROUTE

85% of all EV charging is done at home or the place of work. However, when you do venture further out it’s always best to plan a route that has charging stations along the way, so charging is made part of your journey rather than an inconvenient diversion.

There are more than 35,000 public charging stations in the UK, including over 7,000 that offer rapid charging services—and those numbers grow every day. The Zapmap® app offers all the information you need at your fingertips. Plan your journey, find your nearest charging point on the go, and feel confident all the way to your destination. It will also point out the many authorities and workplaces that offer free parking while you charge. Charging times are dependent on battery size, charger output and battery temperature as well as other factors, but many vehicles are capable of getting an 80% charge in less than an hour and half using most currently available rapid chargers.

PUBLIC CHARGERS AND CONNECTORS

	TYPE 2 AC Charging Chargers range between 3.5KW and 22kW, with Home chargers ranging between 3.5KW to 7kW Available at some public charging points	CHADEMO DC rapid charging Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers Available at the majority of public charging points	CSS DC rapid charging Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers Available at the majority of public charging points
ARIYA	✓	X	✓
LEAF	✓	✓	X
Townstar EV	✓	X	✓

TYPE 2

AC Charging
Chargers range between 3.5KW and 22kW, with Home chargers ranging between 3.5KW to 7kW
Available at some public charging points

CHADEMO

DC rapid charging
Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers
Available at the majority of public charging points

CSS

DC rapid charging
Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers
Available at the majority of public charging points

ARIYA

✓

LEAF

✓

Townstar EV

✓

	TYPE 2 AC Charging Chargers range between 3.5KW and 22kW, with Home chargers ranging between 3.5KW to 7kW Available at some public charging points	CHADEMO DC rapid charging Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers Available at the majority of public charging points	CSS DC rapid charging Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers Available at the majority of public charging points
ARIYA	✓	X	✓
LEAF	✓	✓	X
Townstar EV	✓	X	✓

TYPE 2

AC Charging
Chargers range between 3.5KW and 22kW, with Home chargers ranging between 3.5KW to 7kW
Available at some public charging points

CHADEMO

DC rapid charging
Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers
Available at the majority of public charging points

CSS

DC rapid charging
Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers
Available at the majority of public charging points

ARIYA

✓

LEAF

✓

Townstar EV

✓

	TYPE 2 AC Charging Chargers range between 3.5KW and 22kW, with Home chargers ranging between 3.5KW to 7kW Available at some public charging points	CHADEMO DC rapid charging Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers Available at the majority of public charging points	CSS DC rapid charging Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers Available at the majority of public charging points
ARIYA	✓	X	✓
LEAF	✓	✓	X
Townstar EV	✓	X	✓

TYPE 2

AC Charging
Chargers range between 3.5KW and 22kW, with Home chargers ranging between 3.5KW to 7kW
Available at some public charging points

CHADEMO

DC rapid charging
Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers
Available at the majority of public charging points

CSS

DC rapid charging
Can range from 24kW - 350kW rapid chargers
Available at the majority of public charging points

ARIYA

✓

LEAF

✓

Townstar EV

✓

EASY PAYMENT

With many different networks in the UK, Zap-Pay makes charging payment simple. It means you can search, plan and pay for charging quickly and easily, all within the Zapmap app. Even better, you can also use Apple Pay and Google Pay on Zap-Pay chargers across the country.

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EV Home Chargers

One of the easiest and quickest ways to charge your electric vehicle is at home. Nissan works with two of the best home charger installers – E.ON Drive and Pod Point. When you order your home charger from us it will be safely installed by their trained technicians before delivery of your vehicle, if you haven’t picked it up yet. We have a number of finance options available including bundling the cost into your monthly electric vehicle payments or buying it outright upfront.

BROWSE HOME CHARGERS

FLEET CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

Alongside Nissan’s pioneering range of 100% electric cars and vans we also have partnerships with leading providers to deliver the infrastructure needed to keep your fleet mobile

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EV FAQ

All your questions answered

What type of chargers are available for Electric vehicles?

Electric Vehicles can be charged in three different ways.

An EVSE cable can be used to charge your car, utilising electricity from the mains. Nissan recommends that this is done from a 3-pin plug socket on an isolated circuit installed by a certified electrician.

You can charge your car using an AC Charger. These chargers can be installed into your home or garage, or can be found at workplaces or communal buildings. These chargers can deliver up to 22kW of power.

You can use a rapid charger, which uses DC current to charge your vehicle. These chargers are typically found at motorway service stations to give you the most amount of charge as quickly as possible. For today's Nissan vehicles you can receive up to a maximum of 130kW of power.

How do I find nearby EV chargers?

It's always good to know if there's a charger nearby for peace of mind. If your car is equipped with NissanConnect Services and the inbuilt Navigation system, you can search for and see details of different charging locations through your infotainment screen. For more information on NissanConnect Services, please visit the page here

You can also use services like your mapping software on your phone, or through other services like Zapmap to help you plot your journey.

How do I get an electric charging point at home?

Home Charging is a great way to top up your electric vehicle at the most convenient time. Speak to your local dealer for more details on the next steps.

How long is the warranty on the battery?

For the Nissan ARIYA and LEAF, you will have an 8 year or 100,000 miles battery state of health guarantee, protecting you if your battery capacity falls below 9 out of 12 bars within this duration. Find out more here

Do Electric vehicles have gears?

Electric vehicles do not require gears as this is all taken care of by an electric motor that powers the wheels. This means an overall smoother drive.

What is a kilowatt (kW)?

A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of measurement used to measure the electric motor power output. Similar to traditional combustion engines that use horsepower to measure output, the higher the figure the more power you have at your disposal.

What is a kilowatt hour (kWh)?

A kilowatt hour (kWh) is how much energy is needed to run the vehicle for 1 hour at a given consumption rate.

If you have a more powerful motor you will consume energy faster.

Can you drive long distances in an electric vehicle?

Electric vehicles have become more advanced over the years and with our advancements comes an increase in range on a full charge. This coupled with an ever-growing network of public chargers means you can drive your vehicle on the majority of journeys. Visit the Nissan model pages for ARIYA, LEAF and TOWNSTAR to find out more.

What's the difference between AC and DC charging?

Alternating Current (AC) is what's used when you plug into a Home Charger, Domestic outlet or Public charger. This has to be converted by the vehicle to Direct Current (DC) to charge the battery. AC charging is slower than DC charging.

Direct Current (DC) is what's used when you plug into a Rapid Charger usually at a public charging station. DC chargers operate at higher power ratings than AC and support a faster charge. This allows power to go straight to the battery without the need to convert it, meaning a much faster charge.

The easiest way to understand the speed of a charger is to look for the power rating, the higher the number e.g. "100 kW" the faster the potential rate of charge. Charge speed may vary depending on battery condition, state of charge, temperature & additional factors.

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*Charging time may vary depending on charging conditions, including charger type and condition, on-site power usage, battery temperature as well as ambient temperature at point of use, battery age and state of charge, and if battery safeguarding technology is activated.