Saoirse O’Reilly, Nissan Ireland, 2015
Nissan LEAF
Frequently Asked Questions
We've created the following questions and answers based on your direct feedback
to help further educate the Nissan LEAF community and those looking to join in.
Electric Vehicle, a vehicle which is powered by an electric motor.
Battery Electric Vehicle, a vehicle which runs purely on battery power.
Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle, a vehicle which is similar to traditional hybrid,
powered by both a traditional combustion engine and electric motor with the
ability to also plug-in to charge.
Range Extended Electric Vehicle, an electric vehicle which also has a small
petrol powered generator that can charge the battery thereby extending it’s
range
Charge point, the “charger” itself is typically part of the on-board vehicle
electrical system, the unit which the car plugs into is commonly known as a
Charge Point.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, also more commonly known as a Charge
Point.
Standard/Slow charge point, an on-street or home charge point, typically
supplying 16 or 32 Amp (3.3kw or 6.6kw) AC which the vehicle’s on-board
charge point then converts to DC in order charge the main traction battery.
Fast Charge Point, also known as a DC charge point or Rapid Charge point.
Typically these can charge an Electric Vehicle much faster at up to 50kw.
Alternating Current, the most common form of electrical power used in
residential and commercial settings.
Direct Current, power stored in batteries is stored as DC
Measurement of electric current
Measurement of consumption of energy
Internal Combustion Engine, a petrol or diesel engine.
Being prevented from using an on-street charge point by an ICE vehicle.
Being prevented from using an on-street charger by an EV that's not
charging
Electric Vehicle Summary of Terms
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