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.
1 Remember that most electric cars including Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model S can be charged with a standard 110v household outlet. 2  The Chevy Volt will charge to its full 40 (64km) mile electric range in about 11 hours on standard 110v AC.