L3 DC Fast Charing Nissan LEAF 500vdc or 50kW max, reduces kW rate as SOC increases toward 80%
Channel: Aaron Schwarz
Date: 2023-03-21

Faster 500vdc charging at up to 50kW for on the go rapid charging in 30 min or less, I usually do it for 10-14 min on the way to work early in the morning when its coldest outside to keep the battery pack as cool as possible during the L3 charging, above freezing, but not warm or hot, as higher temperatures fade the capacity of the LEAF battery faster. 

10-30 min rapid battery boost chargers

L3 chargers connected to 480vac 3phase commercial power

Never do this during hot weather or when battery temp high or hot

Better to soft boost at lower kW levels above 40% SOC & stop before 90%

Regular use of L3 charging at lower 30% or lower SOC at full 44kW will fade the LEAF passively cooled battery pack causing progressive loss of capacity to accelerate faster than would happen with L1 trickle charging or regular L2 EV charging.