Nissan Leaf 24 kWh electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Nissan Leaf 24 kWh - Electric Vehicle Specs

Hatchback FWD

Power

80.000 kW

(108 HP)

0-100 km/h

11.500 s

Top Speed

145 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (24 kWh / 21 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 24 kWh
Net Capacity: 21 kWh
Buffer: 12%
The Nissan Leaf 24 kWh reaches peak charging power of 44 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 32 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 72 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.4 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 40% in its class.

Average Charging Power

9 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.4

Maximum Charging Power

44 kW

At 6 → 52% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

2 h 25 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 2 h 25 min 9.3 kW 0.44 C 22.6 kWh
0% → 90% 1 h 1 min 19.9 kW 0.95 C 20.3 kWh
0% → 80% 36 min 29.9 kW 1.43 C 18.1 kWh
5% → 100% 2 h 23 min 9.0 kW 0.43 C 21.5 kWh
5% → 90% 59 min 19.5 kW 0.93 C 19.2 kWh
5% → 80% 34 min 29.9 kW 1.42 C 16.9 kWh
10% → 100% 2 h 22 min 8.6 kW 0.41 C 20.3 kWh
10% → 90% 57 min 18.8 kW 0.90 C 18.1 kWh
10% → 80% 32 min 29.3 kW 1.39 C 15.8 kWh