Nissan Leaf
Charging cable
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your Leaf+−
The Nissan Leaf has a Type 2 inlet and a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. The 22kW cable carries its full 11kW on three-phase chargers. A 7.4kW cable would cap it. On a single-phase home wallbox both cables charge at the same 7.4kW.
Which Nissan Leaf versions does it fit?+
This cable fits every Nissan Leaf, because they all share the same Type 2 charging inlet. That includes:
- Nissan Leaf Engage
- Nissan Leaf Engage+
- Nissan Leaf Advance
- Nissan Leaf Evolve
Whichever Leaf trim you drive, it is the same cable, so you can order with confidence.
Specifications+−
Delivery & returns+−
Free tracked UK delivery on every order. Built to order in the UK and dispatched fast. 30-day no-fuss returns.
Note: Switches to CCS DC; Type 2 AC. Up to ~150kW DC. Also 52kWh.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Nissan Leaf.
The third-generation Nissan Leaf, launching in the UK from 2025, marks a significant departure from the model it replaces. Where earlier Leafs used a proprietary CHAdeMO connector for rapid charging, this generation switches to CCS, bringing it in line with the rest of the UK EV market. It is also redesigned as a crossover-style SUV body rather than the traditional hatchback, and comes in two battery sizes: 52kWh and 75kWh. AC charging is via a Type 2 inlet, and the cable you use for home or public AC sessions is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead.
Both battery variants share the same 11kW three-phase onboard AC charger. DC rapid charging on the 52kWh version reaches up to around 100kW, while the 75kWh goes higher at up to 150kW peak; in both cases those sessions use the rapid charger's own tethered cable. The shift to CCS removes a long-standing compatibility frustration of the old Leaf and opens up the full UK rapid charging network.
Select your battery size above. The 52kWh Leaf fills noticeably faster at home and on rapid chargers than the 75kWh version. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the Leaf need?
Both Leaf variants share an 11kW three-phase onboard charger, but for most UK owners the home setup determines the practical speed. Standard UK homes are single-phase, capping AC charging at 7.4kW regardless of the cable. A 7.4kW Type 2 lead gives the full speed your driveway can provide: the 52kWh battery fills in around seven hours, and the 75kWh in around ten to eleven hours. Either way, an overnight charge covers a full battery.
A 22kW-rated cable makes sense only if you have a three-phase home supply or you regularly use 22kW three-phase public AC charge points. At those locations the Leaf can draw its full 11kW, which meaningfully cuts the time compared with 7.4kW on the same charger. On a standard single-phase home supply the 22kW cable provides no speed benefit over the 7.4kW version.
A 5m cable suits most home driveways. If your wallbox is set back from the road or the charging inlet falls on the far side of the car from the socket, a 7m lead gives the extra reach without needing to reposition.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 75kWh battery from empty costs roughly £6 at an off-peak EV tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, or around £20 on a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. The 52kWh version costs roughly £4 or around £14 at those same rates. An off-peak overnight tariff saves a useful amount across a week of daily driving. Public rapid chargers typically run 45p to 80p per kWh, so they are most economical when kept for longer journeys. Check current tariff rates, as these change regularly.
Also for your Leaf
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Wottz Carry Bag
Dust Cap · Type 2
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Nissan Leaf FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat charging cable does the Nissan Leaf need?+−
The Nissan Leaf has a Type 2 inlet, so it needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable for UK home and public charging. It charges on up to three-phase AC at up to 11kW.
Can the Nissan Leaf charge at 22kW?+−
Yes, the Nissan Leaf has a three-phase onboard charger, so with a 22kW cable and a three-phase supply it can charge at up to 11kW.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What charging cable does the 2025 Nissan Leaf need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC charge points. Both battery variants use the same Type 2 AC inlet. For a standard single-phase UK home supply, a 7.4kW cable gives the maximum available home charging speed. A 22kW cable is worth choosing if you regularly use three-phase 22kW public AC chargers.
Does the 2025 Nissan Leaf use CCS rapid charging?+−
Yes. The third-generation Leaf switches from the old proprietary CHAdeMO connector to CCS, which is now the standard across the UK rapid charging network. Rapid DC charging uses the charger's own tethered CCS cable, not one you carry. The 75kWh version supports up to 150kW peak; the 52kWh up to around 100kW.
How long does the 2025 Nissan Leaf take to charge at home?+−
On a 7.4kW home wallbox the 52kWh battery takes around seven hours from empty, and the 75kWh takes around ten to eleven hours. Both are comfortable overnight charges. On a three-phase 11kW supply times drop to roughly five and seven hours respectively. A standard granny charger is slow enough to be impractical as the main charging method.
What length cable do I need for the 2025 Nissan Leaf?+−
A 5m cable covers most home driveways and public charge point bays. If your wallbox is mounted at a distance from your usual parking position, or the car tends to park with the inlet on the far side from the socket, a 7m lead removes the guesswork about whether it will reach.