2022 Nissan Leaf Charging Instructions

CHARGING THE LI-ION BATTERY Warnings

The EV system uses a high voltage current. Failure to follow the proper handling instructions may cause serious injury or death. Be sure to read the “Charging” section and follow the procedures and guidelines described.

CHARGING AFTER DRIVING

When you return home, connect the vehicle to the charging device installed at your home or the EVSE plugged into the outlet using the normal charge connector. Charge the vehicle or set the charging
timer function to have the vehicle charge at a specific time. For additional information, see “Charging timer”.

1. When the power switch is turned off, the settings of the charging timer, the Climate Ctrl. The timer and the charge connector lock functions and the driving range are displayed on the vehicle information
   display. For additional information, see “Timer display” (P. CH-46).
2. Open the charge port lid and charge the port cap. For additional information, see “Charge port lid”.
3. Connect the charge connector to the vehicle.
4. When the charging timer is turned on, charging starts at the set time. When the charging timer is not turned on, charging starts immediately.

Charging Port Location

HOW TO CHARGE/DISCHARGE USING A QUICK CHARGE PORT

V2X (vehicle to everything) enables the EV to supply electric power to a home or a
building, etc. “V2X” includes all of the following:
• Vehicle to home (V2H)
• Vehicle to building (V2B)
• Vehicle to grid (V2G)
• Vehicle to load (V2L)
• Vehicle to vehicle (V2V)
V2X charge/discharge uses a V2X device.

To start charging/discharging:

1. Push the P (Park) position switch to place the vehicle in the P (Park) position and apply the parking brake.
2. When charging/discharging the Li-ion battery, place the power switch in the OFF position. When the power switch is in the ON position, the Li-ion battery will not start charging/discharging.
3. Open the charge port lid and charge the port cap. For additional information.

Align O1 with the groove of the charge port and insert the charge connector.

Be sure to insert the charge connector straight into the quick charge port right up to the base. Failure to do so may result in the Li-ion battery not charging/discharging or could cause damage to the charging equipment.

5. Grasp the lock lever and lock the charge connector.
6. Follow the instructions on the quick charge equipment, or the V2X device, to start charging. When the equipment or V2X is properly installed and ready to charge/discharge, a beep sounds twice and the charging status indicator light will change. For additional information, see “Charging status indicator lights”

Charging/discharging ends in the following situations:
• When charging is complete
• When the possible charge time is set for the quick charger is exceeded

To finish charging/discharging:

1. Confirm charging/discharging is stopped by looking at the indicators on the instrument panel. The charge connector can be disconnected from the vehicle when charging/discharging is stopped.
2. Unlock the charge connector, remove from the vehicle and properly store it.
3. Close the quick charge port cap.
4. Shut the charge port lid.

Types of Chargers

Checking Battery Charge Status

• To check the Li-ion battery charging status or to use the remote heater and air conditioner using an internet-enabled smartphone or personal computer, the following conditions must be met:
• The vehicle must be located in a cellular phone or smartphone coverage area.
• The internet-enabled cellular phone or smartphone must be located in a cellular phone or smartphone coverage area.
• The computer must be connected to the internet.
• A cellular phone must be used to communicate with the vehicle.
• A cellular phone capable of text messaging must be used to receive a text message regarding vehicle charge status.
• The remote heater and cooler can adjust the in-cabin temperature.
• When the charge connector is disconnected from the vehicle, the heater and air conditioner operate using vehicle Li-ion battery electric power.
• If the remote heater and air conditioner function and Li-ion battery charging are performed at the same time, Li-ion battery charging will take longer than usual due to the power
• used to heat or cool the vehicle.
• The Li-ion battery charge status can be checked on the NISSAN Data Center website via an internet-enabled smartphone or personal computer.
• If the Li-ion battery is not sufficiently charged, you can start charging the Li-ion battery via the remote charge function. For additional information, see “Charging related remote function”

2022 Nissan Leaf Owners Manual