Tuna55
Member
Hello folks. I am writing from the perspective who understands a lot of the technical aspects (I'm an engineer) but next to nothing with regard to the leaf in particular. I'm interested in leasing a 2013 Leaf, but only if it's super cheap, so we're talking S basic model.
I understand the S has the "slow" charger standard vs the others which feature a "fast" charger (as well as that same charger being an option for the S) but this confuses me somewhat. I can apparently charge either one with 240v in my garage. That's fine. How long does the "slow" charger take with 240v?
As far as the unit which is in the garage, I am perpetually confused. From my RC car/airplane/etc days, the charger was something with you plugged into the wall, and the other end into the vehicle. I understand the Leaf and other EVs utilize the charger within the car. That's a great idea. If that's the case, why isn't it just a 240v cord which plugs into the car? What is there to buy or install? What's out there for DIY options, and what doesn't suck?
Thanks for the help.
-brian
I understand the S has the "slow" charger standard vs the others which feature a "fast" charger (as well as that same charger being an option for the S) but this confuses me somewhat. I can apparently charge either one with 240v in my garage. That's fine. How long does the "slow" charger take with 240v?
As far as the unit which is in the garage, I am perpetually confused. From my RC car/airplane/etc days, the charger was something with you plugged into the wall, and the other end into the vehicle. I understand the Leaf and other EVs utilize the charger within the car. That's a great idea. If that's the case, why isn't it just a 240v cord which plugs into the car? What is there to buy or install? What's out there for DIY options, and what doesn't suck?
Thanks for the help.
-brian