A/C owners can expect sticker shock when they try to buy Freon, as the coolant's cost is rising with the continuing phase-out. âIn 2012, we were charging $139 for the first three pounds of R-22 refill, and already this year, weâre at $170 for the first three pounds,â he says.
Charging a Nissan LEAF from empty with a standard 3 pin plug takes between 12 to 15 hours. Charging with a home charging point takes only 4 to 6 hours. Nissan LEAF can charge with a 3.7kW or 7kW charger.
If you want to add more juice in a shorter amount of time, there are a couple of options. A Level 2 charging station plugs into the car's J1772 port, draws 240 volts with 30 amps current, and can take the Leaf from 0 miles to full range in 4 hours if the car is equipped with the optional 6.6 kilowatt onboard charger.