2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 57

working with state, municipalities utility companies and others to assist in the preparation of markets and infrastructure, but makes no representations that public charging stations will be available in locations where you wish to operate the vehicle, nor can NISSAN predict the period of time it may take for public charging infrastructure to be developed in your area. Depending on where you live or drive, there may not be sufficient public charging stations available to meet your particular needs for driving range and charging away from your home. Trip planning is therefore important, and you should plan trips with these facts in mind. Quick charge uses public charging stations (up to 50 kW of power). The time needed to charge the Li-ion battery from discharged (low battery charge warning light illuminated) to 80% charged using the a quick charger depends on many factors including the Li-ion battery temperature and the type of quick charger used. It may take more time to charge the Li-ion battery using the quick charger if the vehicle is parked in a cold location (for example below 32°F (0°C)) for a long time. The Li-ion battery temperature gauge can be used to estimate the approximate time needed to charge the Li-ion battery to 80%. Li-ion battery tempera- Estimated charge ture gauge time 3 or fewer segMore than approxiA ᭺ ments illuminated mately 90 minutes 4-5 segments illu- Approximately 30-90 B ᭺ minated minutes 6-7 segments illuApproximately 30 C ᭺ minated minutes 8-9 segments illu- Approximately 30-60 D ᭺ minated minutes Li-ion battery temperature gauge 3 or fewer segA ᭺ ments illuminated 10 or more segE ᭺ ments illuminated Estimated charge time More than approximately 90 minutes More than approximately 60 minutes NOTE: Charging time is typically limited to 60 minutes when using a quick charger. Press the start switch on the quick charger after it stops if additional charge time is necessary to reach an 80% charge. See ЉHow to quick chargeЉ. Power Limitation Mode This mode protects the health and operation of the vehicle's Li-ion battery. This mode operates in certain extreme conditions (heat, cold, low state of charge). Power available to vehicle systems, including its traction motor, is limited resulting in limited performance, acceleration and top speed. Charging may be automatically terminated, especially with repeated quick charging in extreme hot weather. CH-8 Charging