2012 Nissang Low Cost EV Quick Charger

To provide a low-cost, high quality charging solution for faster EV refills, Nissan and Sumitomo are collaborating to launch a new EV quick charger for the U.S. market. And not only will the innovative quick charger cost about one third the price of traditional units, but it also will be able to support all plug-in vehicles capable of quick charging on the increasingly used CHAdeMO standard including the Nissan LEAF.

The only 100 percent electric car designed for the mass market, the LEAF can be refilled from a fully depleted state to an 80 percent charge in less than 30 minutes using this new charger.

The Nissan/Sumitomo charging system was designed primarily for fleet and commercial applications including public charging points, rental fleets, corporate and educational campuses, and even shopping malls and it will be available in two different configurations: One specifically for outdoor use, one for indoor locations.

“This charger is the first of its kind, and it’s truly revolutionary,” said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Nissan North America. “A low cost DC quick charger unlocks the potential for unprecedented electric vehicle use and adoption. We anticipate thousands of these chargers will be installed across the country, enabling electric cars like the Nissan LEAF to be driven for even greater distances and durations.”