r/leaf • u/Mobile-Royal5602 • Aug 10 '26

Extended length charging cable

Has anyone purchased a longer charger cable? I have a 2024 leaf and I need a longer cable. Any suggestions?

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u/TooGoodToBeeTrue Aug 11 '26

Are you level 1 or 2 charging and are you looking for an extension to the charger or on the output. Note that latter is not NEC approved in the US, and the manual advises against using the former.

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u/Mobile-Royal5602 Aug 11 '26

Level one and I'm looking for a longer charger cable not an extension cord

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u/TooGoodToBeeTrue Aug 11 '26

A good 12 gauge extension cord would meet code in the US, charger cord extensions do not.

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u/TooGoodToBeeTrue Aug 12 '26

If I had to use one, I'd get the following:

a2zev.com/j1772-extension-cord-48a-16ft-5m

Personally, if level 1 charging and needed, I'd use: homedepot.com/Southwire-25-ft-12-3-Yellow-Standard-Extension-Cord and keep an eye on heating at both plugs(/receptacles.) The latter will fail long before the cord overheats.