Yanquetino
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NISSAN:
Throughout the tour, and in all exhibitions of the Leaf to date, Nissan has purposely touted that the vehicle will boast Level I, Level II (low and high), and Level III (fast) charging. Indeed, in all presentations that I have seen, both in person and on the web, the dual charge ports have always been pointed out.
Now it seems like Nissan is backpedaling on the Level III capability! Indeed, a new statement has recently appeared on the Leaf's website:
Yes, the TEPCO plug might not emerge as the eventual "standard," and thus I can understand Nissan's reluctance to install it in all Leafs. However, it seems to me that, as a reasonable compromise, Nissan could at least include the necessary wiring, breakers, controller, etc., ready to be connected to whatever "standard" connector is eventually adopted. Nissan dealers should then install the missing receptacle for free.
Throughout the tour, and in all exhibitions of the Leaf to date, Nissan has purposely touted that the vehicle will boast Level I, Level II (low and high), and Level III (fast) charging. Indeed, in all presentations that I have seen, both in person and on the web, the dual charge ports have always been pointed out.
Now it seems like Nissan is backpedaling on the Level III capability! Indeed, a new statement has recently appeared on the Leaf's website:
I would strongly suggest that Nissan make every effort to provide Level III charging in each and every Leaf, for that is what we consumers have been led to believe would be a standard feature of the vehicle --no matter our area or current infrastructure.Quick charge capability currently is only available in limited markets and states where the public infrastructure exists. Quick charge port is TEPCO compliant and may not be compatible with future quick chargers. While quick charge capability may not exist in your market, availability will increase as the public infrastructure increases in the future.
Yes, the TEPCO plug might not emerge as the eventual "standard," and thus I can understand Nissan's reluctance to install it in all Leafs. However, it seems to me that, as a reasonable compromise, Nissan could at least include the necessary wiring, breakers, controller, etc., ready to be connected to whatever "standard" connector is eventually adopted. Nissan dealers should then install the missing receptacle for free.