Our top picks for Nissan Leaf owners
Live prices from our store. All 7kW Type 2, the right match for the Leaf's 6.6kW on-board charger.
Indra Smart PRO
On both the Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime compatible lists, so you can use either cheap EV tariff.
Ohme Home Pro
Native Octopus integration and built-in PEN fault detection. Plug-and-play for 40kWh and 62kWh Leafs.
Easee One
An untethered socket, so you can use a Type 2-to-Type 1 cable now and a standard cable with your next EV.
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The Nissan Leaf was the first mass-market electric car in the UK, and there are now over 60,000 of them on UK roads. Whether you have just bought a 40kWh or 62kWh e+, or you're nursing along an older 24/30kWh model, the question is the same: which home charger is best?
This guide ranks the top 5 home chargers for UK Leaf owners, explains the connector quirks (Type 1 vs Type 2 — important if your Leaf is from before 2018) and gives clear pricing for each.
Type 1 vs Type 2 — the Leaf connector quirk
The Nissan Leaf is one of the few EVs you can still buy in the UK that has had two different AC connectors over its lifetime:
| Leaf model year | Battery | AC connector | What you need at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2017 (Mk1) | 24 kWh / 30 kWh | Type 1 | Untethered Type 2 wallbox + Type 2-to-Type 1 cable |
| 2018–2022 (Mk2) | 40 kWh | Type 2 | Standard Type 2 wallbox (tethered or untethered) |
| 2019–present (Mk2 e+) | 62 kWh | Type 2 | Standard Type 2 wallbox (tethered or untethered) |
Leaf AC charging speeds explained
The Leaf's on-board AC charger has different limits depending on which model and trim you have:
| Model | On-board charger | Charge speed on a 7kW wallbox |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf 24 kWh (2011–2017) | 3.6 kW or 6.6 kW (optional) | 3.6 kW or 6.6 kW |
| Leaf 30 kWh (2016–2017) | 3.6 kW or 6.6 kW (optional) | 3.6 kW or 6.6 kW |
| Leaf 40 kWh (2018+) | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Leaf 62 kWh e+ (2019+) | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
The Leaf has never had an AC on-board charger above 6.6kW. So even if you install a 22kW commercial unit, your Leaf will only ever pull 6.6kW. A standard 7kW home charger is exactly the right rating.
For more on this, see our guide to 7kW vs 22kW EV chargers.
The 5 best home chargers for a Nissan Leaf
1. Indra Smart PRO — £435 (best value)
The Indra Smart PRO is a 7kW Type 2 charger from a UK-based EV technology company. It is OZEV-approved and appears on both the Octopus Intelligent Go and OVO Charge Anytime compatible lists, so it keeps working with the cheapest EV tariffs whichever supplier you choose.
It is an untethered socket, so it suits older Type 1 Leafs (with a Type 2-to-Type 1 cable) as well as the newer Type 2 models.
2. Ohme Home Pro — £526 (best for Octopus Intelligent Go)
The Ohme Home Pro is a 7kW tethered Type 2 charger with built-in PEN fault detection, native Octopus Intelligent Go integration, and an excellent app that knows your specific car's charging curve. No other charger integrates as deeply with Octopus.
For a 40kWh or 62kWh Leaf with a Type 2 inlet, this is plug-and-play. Note that Ohme is not on OVO's Charge Anytime list, so OVO customers should look at the Indra or Zappi instead.
Browse the Ohme range.
3. Easee One — £482 (best untethered for older Leafs)
The Easee One is an untethered 7.4kW Type 2 charger — a Type 2 socket on the wall that you pair with your own cable. For older Leafs that need a Type 2-to-Type 1 cable, this is a much tidier solution than buying a tethered Type 2 charger and trying to fit an adapter onto its plug.
The Easee is also future-proofed: when you upgrade your older Leaf to a newer Type 2 EV, you just swap the cable to a standard Type 2-to-Type 2. Worth knowing that the Easee is not on either the Octopus or OVO compatible charger lists, so tariff scheduling has to be set manually in the Easee app.
4. Pod Point Solo 3S — £498 tethered / £465 untethered (most familiar UK brand)
Pod Point is the UK's largest charging network and a familiar name to most Leaf owners — partly because Nissan dealerships have offered Pod Point home chargers as part of their EV bundle for years. The Solo 3S is a 7.4kW Type 2 charger with smart app control, available tethered or untethered. Like the Easee, it is not on either smart tariff list, so scheduling is manual.
See the Pod Point range.
5. myenergi Zappi 2.1 — from £685 (best for solar)
If you have solar panels, the Zappi is the obvious choice. Its true solar diversion mode pushes any surplus PV generation into your Leaf for free, and it is available in tethered or untethered (handy for older Type 1 Leafs). On a 4kW solar array, the Zappi can add 2,000+ free miles per year to a Leaf — typically £200–£400 of saved electricity. It is also on both the Octopus and OVO compatible lists.
See the full myenergi Zappi range, and our Zappi vs Ohme comparison for the deep dive.
How long does it take to charge?
| Leaf model | Battery | 0–100% on a 7kW wallbox | 20–80% (typical daily charge) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf 24 kWh (with 6.6kW upgrade) | 24 kWh | ~4.5 hours | ~2.5 hours |
| Leaf 30 kWh (with 6.6kW upgrade) | 30 kWh | ~5.5 hours | ~3 hours |
| Leaf 40 kWh (Mk2) | 40 kWh | ~7.5 hours | ~4 hours |
| Leaf 62 kWh e+ (Mk2) | 62 kWh | ~11.5 hours | ~6 hours |
For overnight charging (midnight to 7am — most off-peak EV tariffs), even the 62kWh Leaf e+ will fully charge from 30% to 100% comfortably.
How much does it cost to charge a Leaf at home?
| Tariff | Rate | Cost to fully charge a Leaf 40kWh | Cost per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard variable | ~26p/kWh | £10.40 | ~6.5p |
| Octopus Intelligent Go (off-peak) | ~8p/kWh | £3.20 | ~2p |
For comparison: a comparable petrol hatchback running 50mpg costs about £8.50 per 100 miles at UK pump prices. A Leaf on Intelligent Octopus Go costs about £2 per 100 miles. Over 10,000 miles a year that is roughly £850 versus £200 — savings well over £600 a year. Tariff rates change regularly, so check the supplier's current pricing.
What about CHAdeMO and rapid charging?
The Nissan Leaf is one of the last EVs sold with a CHAdeMO rapid charging port (alongside its Type 1 or Type 2 AC port). CHAdeMO is the DC fast charging standard that was paired with the original Leaf and is being phased out in favour of CCS on most newer EVs.
For home charging this is irrelevant — CHAdeMO is for rapid public charging only, and there are no commercially available CHAdeMO home chargers in the UK. You will only ever use CHAdeMO at motorway services and other rapid hubs, though availability is shrinking.
Common Leaf charging questions
What is the best 7kW charger for a 40kWh Leaf?
The Indra Smart PRO for value, the Ohme Home Pro for Octopus customers, and the Zappi for solar. All three are 7kW Type 2 — the right match for the Leaf's 6.6kW on-board charger.
Can I use a 3-pin plug to charge a Nissan Leaf at home?
Yes, with the Nissan-supplied granny cable, but it charges at only 2.3–3kW (depending on the cable). A 40kWh Leaf takes ~16 hours from empty to full on a 3-pin. We strongly recommend a dedicated wallbox both for speed and for safety — domestic 13A sockets are not designed for sustained high loads.
Can I use my Pod Point Solo from the dealership with a different charger network?
Pod Point home chargers work as standalone wallboxes with any Type 2 EV. They are not tied to the Pod Point public charging network — they are completely independent.
Will my older Leaf battery degrade faster with a 7kW charger?
No. AC charging at 6.6kW is gentle on the battery and is what the car was designed for. Battery degradation in early Leafs was driven by frequent CHAdeMO rapid charging and lack of active battery cooling — not AC home charging.
Can a Nissan Leaf use Octopus Intelligent Go?
Yes, indirectly — pair it with a charger that Octopus supports, such as the Ohme Home Pro or Indra Smart PRO. The charger handles the integration on the Leaf's behalf. See our Octopus-compatible chargers guide.
Do I need an OZEV-approved charger?
Only if you are claiming the OZEV grant. All chargers in this guide are OZEV approved. Since 1 April 2026 the grant covers 75% of the cost up to £500 per socket, for renters, flat owners and landlords only. See our OZEV grants guide for whether you qualify.
Having your own electrician fit it? Order the charger and installation materials together
Each bundle pairs the charger with a consumer unit, cable and fixings, so your electrician has the main materials on the day.
Ohme Home Pro + installation kit
Ohme Home Pro tethered charger with consumer unit, cable and fixings.
Easee One + installation kit
Easee One untethered charger with consumer unit, cable and fixings.
Pod Point Solo 3S + installation kit
Pod Point Solo 3S tethered charger with consumer unit, cable and fixings.
Browse every bundle in our EV installation kits collection.
Pick a charger and book installation
Browse our full 7kW home charger collection, or jump straight to the Ohme, Indra, myenergi or Easee ranges.
If your Leaf is pre-2018 and uses Type 1, also pick up a Type 2-to-Type 1 cable at the same time — see our charging cable range.
Need a recommendation for your specific Leaf model and tariff? Call 0330 043 8012 or email sales@echargersuk.co.uk.