Does your '14 have the 6.6kw charger? not all do, specifically S models that lack the charger package.VinceMH said:Forgot to mention, I have a 2014 LEAF. From what I understand, the 6.6kw charger won't kick in until the power supply is 32 amps, correct?
jjeff said:Does your '14 have the 6.6kw charger? not all do, specifically S models that lack the charger package.VinceMH said:Forgot to mention, I have a 2014 LEAF. From what I understand, the 6.6kw charger won't kick in until the power supply is 32 amps, correct?
Assuming yours does then your Leaf will use as much power as you give it, up to 27.5a. If your EVSE outputs 16a thats what the Leaf will draw, if your EVSE is 20a again the Leaf will draw 20a, 24a EVSE the car will draw 24a, 30a it will draw 27.5a, 40a it will draw 27.5a. In other words it will never draw more than 27.5a but will also never draw more than your EVSE is rated for. Of course your car can also draw less than 27.5a if it wants, most notably as it approaches almost being charged, it will gradually dial down the charge rate.
WIth a 30a circuit you don't want a EVSE that will output more than 24a(80% of 30a) or get a EVSE where you can set maximum output to 24a, in which case your 27.5a Leaf will only draw a maximum of 24a.
jjeff said:Does your '14 have the 6.6kw charger? not all do, specifically S models that lack the charger package.VinceMH said:Forgot to mention, I have a 2014 LEAF. From what I understand, the 6.6kw charger won't kick in until the power supply is 32 amps, correct?
Assuming yours does then your Leaf will use as much power as you give it, up to 27.5a. If your EVSE outputs 16a thats what the Leaf will draw, if your EVSE is 20a again the Leaf will draw 20a, 24a EVSE the car will draw 24a, 30a it will draw 27.5a, 40a it will draw 27.5a. In other words it will never draw more than 27.5a but will also never draw more than your EVSE is rated for. Of course your car can also draw less than 27.5a if it wants, most notably as it approaches almost being charged, it will gradually dial down the charge rate.
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