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2022 Nissan LEAF gets cosmetic updates but is still clinging to yesteryear’s CHAdeMO fast charging

by Scooter Doll

Ahead of an opening of orders on March 1, the 2022 Nissan LEAF will arrive in the UK and Europe with a refreshed exterior look.

The 2022 models will include new alloy wheels, Nissan brand badges, and new exterior color choices.

However, not much else has changed compared to previous model year LEAFs, including the decision to stick with the lame duck CHAdeMO charging port.

The LEAF sits at Nissan’s lone BEV offering for sale, despite its reign as one of the longest-running electric models in the US, debuting back in 2010.

In fact, the Nissan LEAF held the title as the best-selling plug-in EV for years until the Tesla Model 3 crashed the party.

It’s interesting if not baffling that Nissan has still only released the LEAF after being such an early promoter of EVs to the public.

With a (loose) commitment to ending combustion vehicle production and 23 electrified models on the way, what is Nissan to do with the EV that started it all?

For now, it appears to be all cosmetic as the 2022 Nissan LEAF will come available with some exterior updates in Europe next month.

How much longer is Nissan going to drag the LEAF along with it? Find out what has changed with the 2022 model and read Electrek's take at Electrek.co.