Fully electric · 2016–2018
How much it costs to charge the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh
28.0 kWh battery. Charging from 20 to 80% puts 16.8 kWh into the battery: see what it costs at home, how long it takes and what you pay at a public charger.
Irish price from €39,595 (list price including VAT and VRT, before the SEAI grant). (list price; check with the dealer)
Charging at home
Charging at home from 20 to 80%
On a 24-hour tariff, the time makes no difference: the same price at any hour. On a night rate, charge during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00; yours are on your bill). EV tariffs add an even cheaper window in the early hours.
| 24-hour (standard) €0.3300/kWh, typical 24-hour unit rate | 6.10 € |
| Night rate, night hours €0.1850/kWh, 23h00 to 8h00 | 3.42 € |
| Night rate, day hours €0.3450/kWh: avoid charging at these times | 6.38 € |
| Typical 24-hour rate €0.3300/kWh (there is no regulated tariff in Ireland) | 6.10 € |
Prices including 9% VAT, typical unit rates from Irish suppliers (with a new-customer discount), checked on 2026-10. Standing charge not included. Includes 10% charging losses.
How long it takes to charge from 20 to 80%
| Charger | Time |
|---|---|
| 3-pin plug (10 A, 2.3 kW) | 8 h 2 min |
| 16 A industrial socket or wallbox (3.7 kW) (the car only accepts 3.3 kW) | 5 h 36 min |
| 7 kW home charger (32 A, 7.4 kW) (the car only accepts 3.3 kW) | 5 h 36 min |
| Fast charger, from 10 to 80% (up to 47 kW) | 42 min |
Approximate times, losses included. On a fast charger, average power of 60% of the car’s maximum.
Public charging
At a public charger, the price depends on the operator and on your payment method or membership. With an estimated median price (€0.55/kWh on standard chargers and €0.68/kWh on fast chargers), charging from 20 to 80% costs about 9.24 € on a standard charger and 11.42 € on a fast charger.
Open the mapFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh at home?
Charging from 20 to 80% (16.8 kWh into the battery) costs about 6.10 € on a 24-hour tariff and 3.42 € at the night rate, VAT and losses included.
When should I charge the Nissan Leaf?
On a 24-hour tariff, at any time: the price is the same. On a night rate, during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00), when a unit costs roughly 45% less than during the day. On an EV tariff, in its short early-morning window (for example 2am–4am on Electric Ireland Night Boost), which is cheaper still.
How long does it take to charge the Nissan Leaf at home?
From 20 to 80%, about 5 h 36 min on a 3.7 kW socket or wallbox and 5 h 36 min on a 7 kW home charger.
How long does it take on a fast charger?
From 10 to 80%, about 42 min on a charger that delivers the car’s maximum 47 kW. Allow about 11.42 € from 20 to 80% at a public charger.
Other Nissan Leaf versions
- 52 kWh (3ª generation) 2026– · 52.0 kWh
- 75 kWh (3ª generation) 2026– · 75.0 kWh
- e+ 62 kWh 2019–2024 · 59.0 kWh
- 40 kWh 2018–2024 · 39.0 kWh
Sources of the technical data: ev-database.org · www.km77.com · www.km77.com · www.km77.com · www.km77.com · price: www.nissan.ie