Nissan Leaf Long Range electric vehicle exterior

Nissan Leaf Long Range - Electric Vehicle Specs

Crossover FWD

Power

160.000 kW

(217 HP)

0-100 km/h

7.600 s

Top Speed

160 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (78 kWh / 75 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: 78 kWh
Net Capacity: 75 kWh
Buffer: 3%
The Nissan Leaf Long Range reaches peak charging power of 151 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 32 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 256 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.4 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 45% in its class.

Average Charging Power

80 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.1

Maximum Charging Power

151 kW

At 7 → 39% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

3 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 0 min 79.6 kW 1.06 C 80.6 kWh
0% → 90% 46 min 94.4 kW 1.26 C 72.6 kWh
0% → 80% 37 min 102.6 kW 1.37 C 64.5 kWh
5% → 100% 57 min 80.3 kW 1.07 C 76.6 kWh
5% → 90% 42 min 96.7 kW 1.29 C 68.6 kWh
5% → 80% 34 min 106.3 kW 1.42 C 60.5 kWh
10% → 100% 55 min 78.3 kW 1.04 C 72.6 kWh
10% → 90% 40 min 94.7 kW 1.26 C 64.5 kWh
10% → 80% 32 min 104.3 kW 1.39 C 56.4 kWh