Home chargers for the Nissan Leaf
2018-2026 model years, 22 EPA-listed configurations
- Max AC charging rate
- 7.2 kW
- Full charge (wall energy)
- 45 to 86 kWh
- EPA range
- 149 to 303 mi
- Cost per full charge
- about $8.35 to $15.93
The Nissan Leaf accepts up to 7.2 kW from a home charger depending on trim. J1772 charge port, the standard port. J1772 chargers plug in directly; NACS chargers work with an adapter. 159 of the 176 chargers that plug in directly reach that rate, and every one of them charges this vehicle at exactly the same speed: a more powerful charger will not charge this car faster. The numbers that still separate them are verified price, cable length, and warranty.
- 6.6 kW: 2018-2025 previous generation
- 7.2 kW: 2026 redesign, all trims
Port note: for the 2025 model year we have not verified which charge port ships on every configuration; check the charge port door before buying.
A full charge costs the same on any Level 2 charger: energy is energy. The figure above uses the national average residential rate (EIA, May 2026); the charging cost calculator has your state's number.
The top ten by the numbers
Selection rule, in full: only chargers with a verified price appear; ranked by charge rate on this car, then by that price; at most two per brand; ten rows at most. Nothing here is an editorial pick.
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Name | Rate on this car | Full charge | Price | Cable length | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| not certified | MUSTART Level 2 J1772 EV Charger, 40 A (NEMA 14-50 plug, 21 ft cord, display) | 7.2 kW | 6.3-12.0 h | $179 | 21 ft | 1 year |
| not certified | MUSTART Level 2 EV Charger, 40 A (NEMA 14-50 plug, 25 ft cord) (MT-AASJDT1N1450-40A25FT) | 7.2 kW | 6.3-12.0 h | $189 | 25 ft | 2 years |
| not certified | Grizzl-E Alpha Classic (40A, touchscreen) | 7.2 kW | 6.3-12.0 h | $199 | 24 ft | 1 year |
| not certified | WenStorm Portable 32 A (Level 2, J1772 or NACS) | 7.2 kW | 6.3-12.0 h | $220 | 25 ft | not verified |
 | ApexCharger MACH 3 | 7.2 kW | 6.3-12.0 h | $222 | 24 ft | 5 years |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (40A) | 7.2 kW | 6.3-12.0 h | $250 | 16 ft | 2 years |
| not certified | EVDANCE Level 2 NEMA 14-50 40A J1772 Portable EV Charger | 7.2 kW | 6.3-12.0 h | $260 | 25 ft | not verified |
| not certified | EVDANCE Level 2 EV Charger NEMA 14-50 J1772 Portable Plug In - 40A | 7.2 kW | 6.3-12.0 h | $260 | 25 ft | 3 years |
| LENZ Level 2 Plug-In Home Charger, 40 A | 7.2 kW | 6.3-12.0 h | $299-$300 | 22 ft | 3 years |
| Grizzl-E Classic | 7.2 kW | 6.3-12.0 h | $300 | 24 ft | 3 years |
The rate and full charge columns assume the 7.2 kW onboard charger. 2018-2025 previous generation trims charge at up to 6.6 kW. Every charger above fits all trims.
See all 176 chargers that fit this vehicle
Spec leaders
Longest cable
Longest warranty
- ApexCharger MACH 1 Hardwired: 5 years
- ApexCharger MACH 2 Hardwired: 5 years
- ApexCharger MACH 3: 5 years
Lowest standby draw
Each list is named for its metric and drawn from all 176 chargers that plug in directly, priced or not. Standby draw comes from ENERGY STAR test data and is published for 85 of them.
Vehicle figures come from EPA fuel-economy data (2018-2026); the maximum AC rate is verified against the manufacturer's own documentation. Charger specifications follow the same methodology as every page on this site.
Charge rate depends on which Nissan Leaf you have
This family does not charge at one speed. 2 different AC intake ratings ship across the 22 trims, and a charger cannot exceed the one in your car. Buying for the higher figure when you own the lower trim buys nothing.
| Trim | Onboard limit | Circuit it can use | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2025 previous generation | 6.6 kW | A | 6.9 to 13.1 h |
| 2026 redesign, all trims | 7.2 kW | A | 6.3 to 12.0 h |
Intake figures are manufacturer-published, not derived from EPA data. Source: 2025-nissan-nissan-leaf-brochure-en.pdf (nissanusa.com), checked July 23, 2026. Full-charge times assume 45 to 86 kWh drawn from the wall, which already includes charging losses.
What a full charge costs
Electricity is the whole running cost, and it is the number that varies most by where you live. A full 45 to 86 kWh at the Nissan Leaf, priced three ways:
| Rate | Cents per kWh | Full charge |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho, the cheapest state | 12.35 | $5.59 to $10.67 |
| National average | 18.44 | $8.35 to $15.93 |
| Hawaii, the most expensive | 52.00 | $23.56 to $44.93 |
Rates are the EIA residential series, May 2026. Your own utility and any time-of-use plan decide the real figure.
The circuit this car needs
A home charger is a continuous load, so the National Electrical Code sizes both the breaker and the conductor at 125 percent of its draw. A charger matched to this car's 7.2 kW ceiling pulls 30 amps at 240 volts, which needs a 40 amp circuit rather than the 30 amp one the arithmetic alone suggests. That gap is where most installation quotes go wrong.
Of the 176 chargers that plug in directly here, 159 meet or beat the car's ceiling. Going above it changes nothing for this vehicle, though it leaves headroom for a future one that draws more.
Nissan Leaf home charging questions
- How long does it take to charge a Nissan Leaf at home?
- The Nissan Leaf accepts up to 7.2 kW of AC, so a charger that meets or beats that fills it as fast as the car allows. A full charge draws 45 to 86 kWh from the wall, which is about 6.3-12.0 h on the fastest compatible charger in this list. A charger rated above 7.2 kW does not charge it any faster.
- What size charger does a Nissan Leaf need?
- Match the car's 7.2 kW ceiling and stop there. 159 of the 176 chargers that plug in directly in this database reach it. Anything more powerful is spare capacity for a future car, not extra speed for this one.
- Which connector does the Nissan Leaf use?
- J1772 charge port, the standard port. J1772 chargers plug in directly; NACS chargers work with an adapter.
- How much does it cost to charge a Nissan Leaf at home?
- About $8.35 to $15.93 for a full charge at the national average residential rate of 18.44 cents per kWh (EIA, May 2026). Your own rate decides the real figure, and it varies by more than a factor of four between states.
- How were these chargers chosen?
- Only chargers with a verified price appear; ranked by charge rate on this car, then by that price; at most two per brand; ten rows at most. Nothing here is an editorial pick. Nothing is ranked by commission and no charger is called best. Every figure is verified against a primary source or left blank.
Prices and specifications verified August 22, 2026, and re-checked weekly after that. How these numbers are checked.
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