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An EVSE doesn't do any voltage or AC/DC conversion. It simply detects the presence of the car, communicates maximum available current with the on-board charger, and then closes a contactor/relay to initiate the charge. The charger in the Leaf handles rectifying from AC to DC for the battery pack.

2012 SL with 25600 miles and 10/12 bars. I drive every day, my work commute is 20 miles one way, mostly highway at 60-70mph and then 45mph roads to the office. I usually make it home with about 15-20 miles remaining, depending on how bad the traffic jams are during the commute. Hoping I'll...