The Nissan Leaf is one of the UK's most established EVs — hundreds of thousands are on the road — but its charging situation is slightly different to most modern EVs, worth understanding.
Leaf Charging: What You Need to Know
CHAdeMO vs CCS
Older Leaf models (pre-2022) use CHAdeMO for DC rapid charging. This is a Japanese standard that is slowly being phased out in the UK — many newer charge points no longer include a CHAdeMO connector.
Newer Leaf models and the Leaf+ use the same CHAdeMO setup. If you have an older Leaf, check that your preferred rapid charging network still supports it — Zap-Map filters by connector type.
AC Charging
For AC charging, the Leaf uses a Type 1 connector (on older models) or Type 2 (on newer ones). Most UK public chargers and hotel chargers use Type 2, so newer Leafs are fine. If you have an older Type 1 Leaf, you may need an adapter.
Maximum Charging Speeds
- AC: up to 6.6kW (standard Leaf) or 22kW (some Leaf+ models)
- DC: up to 50kW (CHAdeMO)
Charging at Hotels
For Leaf owners, overnight hotel charging at 6.6kW is effective — a full charge from 20% takes around 5–6 hours. The challenge is finding hotels with Type 2 chargers (for newer Leafs) or Type 1 adapters.
Stays on Sento are labelled charging on-site, charging nearby or standard — confirm charging with the property or a live charging map such as Zapmap before you travel.
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Range Expectations
- Leaf 40kWh: around 130–160 miles real-world
- Leaf+ 62kWh: around 175–200 miles real-world
Plan charging stops accordingly, and remember cold weather can reduce range by 20–30%.
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