A Nissan Leaf built for the US or Canadian market has a different charging inlet from the CCS2 stations used in Europe. With the right adapter you can charge it in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
Which inlet your car has
The Nissan Leaf uses a CHAdeMO inlet for fast charging and a separate inlet for AC (Type 1 / J1772 on US models). Some trims have no CHAdeMO inlet, so check that your car has one.
DC fast charging
At CCS2 stations use a CCS2 → CHAdeMO adapter. This helps because many new stations no longer have a CHAdeMO cable.
AC charging
AC charging from a Type 2 station needs a Type 2 → Type 1 cable. We will add one to the catalogue soon; if you need it now, write to us.
Check before buying
- the car’s market and year (the inlet differs by market);
- whether the car has DC fast charging;
- the requirements in the chosen adapter’s description.
Which adapter version to choose
A CHAdeMO car has one solution: a CCS2 → CHAdeMO adapter for fast charging at CCS2 stations. Because it contains control electronics it costs more than simple connector adapters, but it opens a far larger charging network than CHAdeMO stations alone.
How to charge at a station with an adapter
- Start the session with the operator’s app or card.
- Plug the adapter into the car first and make sure it has locked.
- Then plug the charger’s CCS2 cable into the adapter.
- Wait for the charger and the car to connect – with an adapter it can take a few seconds longer.
- When finished, stop the session first and only then unplug the cable and the adapter.
What charging speed to expect
The speed depends on the Nissan Leaf itself, the charger, battery temperature and state of charge. A CCS2 → CHAdeMO adapter contains electronics that “translate” between the charger’s and the car’s communication protocols, so charging power through it is usually lower than the charger’s maximum – that is normal.
Charging at home
The CHAdeMO inlet is for DC fast charging only. At home a Nissan Leaf charges through a separate AC inlet (Type 1 / J1772 on US models), so charging from a European Type 2 charger needs a Type 2 → Type 1 cable. We will add one to the catalogue soon; if you need it now, write to us or choose a certified product.
Travelling in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia
Fast chargers along the main roads in the Baltic states have a CCS2 cable, so always keep the adapter in the car. Before a trip, check the charger’s power and status in the operators’ apps. If a charger does not connect to the car through the adapter, try another unit at the same site.
Safe use
- check the contacts before every charge – they must be clean and dry;
- do not use a cracked or wet adapter, extension leads or chains of adapters;
- never unplug the adapter before the session has stopped;
- store the adapter somewhere dry, ideally in its case.
Questions about the Nissan Leaf
Can a Nissan Leaf use fast chargers in the Baltics?
Yes: at CCS2 chargers with a CCS2 → CHAdeMO adapter, and where a CHAdeMO cable is still available you can charge directly.
Can the adapter damage the battery?
No. Charging is controlled by the car and the charger: the car itself states what voltage and current it can accept. The adapter only joins the different connectors and passes these signals on.
Will the adapter fit if I change cars?
It fits another car with the same inlet. If your new car has a different inlet you will need an adapter for that direction – you can return an item within 14 days.
Not sure? Send a photo of your car’s inlet and its details to info@ccs2.lt and we will help you choose. More in our guide to EVs imported from the US.