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. Ohme Home Pro — £549 (best value)
The Ohme Home Pro is the value pick for almost every UK EV — and the Leaf is no exception. It 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.
For a 40kWh or 62kWh Leaf with a Type 2 inlet, this is plug-and-play. After the OZEV grant (if you qualify), it lands at £199 — comfortably the cheapest fully-featured smart charger in the UK.
Browse the Ohme range.
2. Indra Smart Pro — £499 (best smart features)
The Indra Smart Pro is a 7kW Type 2 charger from a UK-based EV technology company. It is OZEV-approved, fully smart-tariff compatible, and uniquely it offers vehicle-to-home (V2H) capability on supported models — including the Nissan Leaf with CHAdeMO V2H hardware paired with the Smart Pro.
The Leaf is one of the few cars on UK roads that can already do V2H, so pairing it with the Indra is a clever long-term move if you also have solar or a home battery.
3. myenergi Zappi v2.1 — £999 (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.
See the full myenergi Zappi range, and our Zappi vs Ohme comparison for the deep dive.
4. Easee One — £689 (best untethered for older Leafs)
The Easee One is an untethered 7kW 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 adapter, 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 (which most owners do eventually), you just swap the cable to a standard Type 2-to-Type 2.
5. Pod Point Solo 3S — £849 (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 7kW tethered Type 2 charger with smart app control. It is more expensive than the Ohme or Indra and slightly less capable on features, but the support network and brand recognition matter for some buyers.
See the Pod Point range.
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 | ~27p/kWh | £10.80 | ~6.6p |
| Octopus Intelligent Go (off-peak) | 7p/kWh | £2.80 | ~1.7p |
| OVO Charge Anytime | 7p/kWh | £2.80 | ~1.7p |
For comparison: a comparable petrol hatchback running 50mpg costs about £8.50 per 100 miles at UK pump prices. A Leaf on Intelligent Go costs about £1.70 per 100 miles. Over 10,000 miles a year that is roughly £680 vs £170 — savings well over £500 a year.
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 (e.g. some IONITY, BP Pulse, Instavolt and GRIDSERVE sites still support it, though availability is shrinking).
Common Leaf charging questions
What is the best 7kW charger for a 40kWh Leaf?
The Ohme Home Pro for value, the Indra Smart Pro for V2H, 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 has native Intelligent Go integration (Ohme Home Pro, Hypervolt Home 3, 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. See our OZEV grant 2026 guide for whether you qualify.
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.
Need a recommendation for your specific Leaf model and tariff? Call 0330 043 8012 or email adam@echargersuk.co.uk.