Nissan Leaf. Manual - part 1212

COMPONENT PARTS

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Charging Status Indicator

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Charging status indicator is mounted at the upper part of the instru-

ment panel. It indicates the charge status of the Li-ion battery. 

Charging status indicator illuminates and blinks as per the following:

Indicator illuminating pattern

*: Models with Li-ion battery heater

Charging status indicator 3

Charging status indicator 2

Charging status indicator 1

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VC-16

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COMPONENT PARTS

High Voltage Warning Label

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The high voltage warning labels  are affixed to the up side of PDM

(Power Delivery Module).

CAUTION:

After replacing PDM (Power Delivery Module), check that the

labels are affixed in the original position.

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SYSTEM

VC-17

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SYSTEM

VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM
VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM : System Description

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DESCRIPTION

This section describes the controls related to the vehicle charging system.

PDM (POWER DELIVERY MODULE)

Description

The charger uses a 2-converter system which consists of the PFC circuit and the DC/DC converter. It

improves charging efficiency, charge level accuracy, and the service life of the Li-ion battery. PDM (Power

Delivery Module) judges whether external power supply is 100 V or 200 V, and automatically switches to

charging that is appropriate for the power supply.

NOTE:

PFC (Power Factor Correction) circuit is a power factor improvement circuit. It is a device that efficiently con-

verts AC power supply input from an external power source to a DC power supply. 

Basic Charger Principle

1. AC power supply which is externally input is rectified to DC power with rectifier circuit 1.

2. The power factor of the rectified DC power supply is improved by the PFC circuit, and is boosted at the

same time.

3. The boosted DC power supply is converted again to AC power supply by the inverter. 

4. The voltage of the AC power supply from the inverter is converted by the insulated transformer, and is rec-

tified to high-voltage DC power by rectifier circuit 2. 

5. The rectified high-voltage DC power is output by the output circuit. 

LI-ION BATTERY CHARGE CONTROL
LI-ION BATTERY CHARGE CONTROL : System Description

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OVERVIEW OF CHARGING FUNCTIONS

Item

Description

Refer to

Li-ion battery charge control

Automatically selects a charge mode that is suitable for the ex-
ternal power source and controls Li-ion battery charging.

VC-17

Charge port control

Comprehensive control for improving the efficiency of charging 
work performed by the VCM.

VC-19

Power voltage variable control system

Changes the DC/DC converter output inside the PDM (Power 
Delivery Module) according to the VCM commands.

VC-22

Automatic 12V battery charge control

Controls the DC/DC converter inside the PDM (Power Delivery 
Module) according to the VCM commands, and charges the 12V 
battery.

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SYSTEM

There are two types of Li-ion battery charging. Normal charging converts a commercial power supply to DC

power, and quick charging uses a special charger.

For information about the charging sound system, refer to 

EVC-51, "LI-ION BATTERY CHARGE CONTROL :

System Description"

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CHARGE MODE

*1: Depending on the battery state, 100% may not be reached.
*2: After charging stops, additional charging by quick charge is possible.

NORMAL CHARGE MODE

In this mode, the EVSE is connected for charging. Normal charging includes immediate charge mode, timer

charge mode, and remote charge mode.

NOTE:

The method of setting the charge level varies according to the vehicle specifications.

×: Setting available

Immediate Charge Mode

This mode immediately starts charging when the EVSE is connected. When timer charge is not set, the sys-

tem enters immediate charge mode when the EVSE is connected. When timer charge is set, immediate

charge mode can be selected by pressing the immediate charging switch.

Timer Charge Mode

This mode starts and stops charging according to the timer that is set on VCM.

NOTE:

The timer setting method varies according to vehicle specifications.

• Models with navigation without BOSE system: Refer to 

AV-221, "MULTI AV SYSTEM : System Description"

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• Models with navigation and BOSE system: Refer to 

AV-346, "MULTI AV SYSTEM : System Description"

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• Models without navigation system: Refer to 

MWI-35, "INFORMATION DISPLAY : System Description"

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Remote Charge Mode

This mode starts charging by remote control with a mobile device.

NOTE:

For information about operation, refer to 

AV-515, "TELEMATICS SYSTEM : System Description"

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QUICK CHARGE MODE

Mode that performs charging with quick charger. Even if charging is not completed, when the charge time set

on the quick charger or the time-out (approximately 30 - 60 minutes) set on the vehicle passes, charging

stops.

Charge mode

Remaining charge level

Time required for charge

(25

°C)

Normal 
charge mode

Immediate 
charge

100%

*1

AC 200 V: Approx. 8 hours
AC 100 V: Approx. 28 hours
(When charged from the point 
where the battery level warning 
lamp turns ON to 100%.)

Timer charge

Remote charge

Quick charge mode

100%

*1

NOTE:
When the specified time is passed, charging stops even if the 
charge level is not full.

*2

Approx. 30 minutes
(When charged from the point 
where the battery level warning 
lamp turns ON to 80%.)
NOTE:
When the battery temperature is 
low or high, approx. 60 – 90 min 
or more may be required.

Setting operation

Charge level setting

Refer to

Immediate charge

Timer charge

Remote charge

Navigation system
(Models with navigation system)

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AV-221

 (Without 

BOSE system)

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AV-346

 (With 

BOSE system)

Combination meter
(Models without navigation system)

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