Nissan Leaf 30 kWh electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Nissan Leaf 30 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 (30 kWh / 28 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: 30 kWh
Net Capacity: 28 kWh
Buffer: 6%
The Nissan Leaf 30 kWh reaches peak charging power of 44 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 43 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 96 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.0 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 12% in its class.

Average Charging Power

9 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.3

Maximum Charging Power

44 kW

At 6 → 52% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

3 h 14 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 3 h 14 min 9.3 kW 0.33 C 30.1 kWh
0% → 90% 1 h 21 min 19.9 kW 0.71 C 27.1 kWh
0% → 80% 48 min 29.9 kW 1.07 C 24.1 kWh
5% → 100% 3 h 11 min 9.0 kW 0.32 C 28.6 kWh
5% → 90% 1 h 18 min 19.5 kW 0.69 C 25.6 kWh
5% → 80% 45 min 29.9 kW 1.07 C 22.6 kWh
10% → 100% 3 h 9 min 8.6 kW 0.31 C 27.1 kWh
10% → 90% 1 h 16 min 18.8 kW 0.67 C 24.1 kWh
10% → 80% 43 min 29.2 kW 1.04 C 21.1 kWh