mywaracfirfoyff
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I found this list of charging levels on the RAV4-EV mailing list, and though it might be of interest to the people here.
The 2011 Leaf will come with a 3.3KW charger on board.
The 2012 Leaf will have a 6.6KW charger.
It will be possible to upgrade the 2011 with the faster charger (at extra cost) when the 2012 model comes out.
Level 3 charging requires the more expensive trim level (~800$).
Level 3 charging uses an external charger which provides DC power directly to the pack.
Level one and two both use the on board charger, and thus send AC into the car.
Charge stations installed today should have the capability to provide 6.6KW, so home EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) installed for a 2011 Leaf to charge at 3.3KW should work with no changes if you later upgrade your Leaf to the 6.6KW charger.
Charge levels.
Level One Charging uses 110V - 15 A, The Charge Power is 1.4kW and would take about 18 hours to charge.
Level 2 (low) Charging uses 220 V -15A, The Charge Power is 3.3kW and will charge in about 8 hours
Level 2 (high) Charging uses 220 V - 30A, The Charge Power is 6.6kW and will charge in about 4 hours
Level 3 Charging uses 480V - 167A, The Charge Power is 70 - 50 kW and will charge in 20 -50 minutes.
Thanks!
The 2011 Leaf will come with a 3.3KW charger on board.
The 2012 Leaf will have a 6.6KW charger.
It will be possible to upgrade the 2011 with the faster charger (at extra cost) when the 2012 model comes out.
Level 3 charging requires the more expensive trim level (~800$).
Level 3 charging uses an external charger which provides DC power directly to the pack.
Level one and two both use the on board charger, and thus send AC into the car.
Charge stations installed today should have the capability to provide 6.6KW, so home EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) installed for a 2011 Leaf to charge at 3.3KW should work with no changes if you later upgrade your Leaf to the 6.6KW charger.
Charge levels.
Level One Charging uses 110V - 15 A, The Charge Power is 1.4kW and would take about 18 hours to charge.
Level 2 (low) Charging uses 220 V -15A, The Charge Power is 3.3kW and will charge in about 8 hours
Level 2 (high) Charging uses 220 V - 30A, The Charge Power is 6.6kW and will charge in about 4 hours
Level 3 Charging uses 480V - 167A, The Charge Power is 70 - 50 kW and will charge in 20 -50 minutes.
Thanks!