Which vehicles use a CHAdeMO charging port?
Nissan LEAF and e-NV200, Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Outlander PHEV and several earlier Japanese and European EVs have used CHAdeMO. Model year, market and trim still matter, so confirm the inlet on the exact vehicle before selecting a charger.
Build my charger shortlist
Make, model, model year and sales market
Do not rely on the model name alone
Connector and charger configuration in writing
CHAdeMO appears on a defined group of EVs and plug-in hybrids—not on every version sold under the same model name.
The CHAdeMO Association lists examples including Nissan LEAF and e-NV200, Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross PHEV, Kia Soul EV, Lexus UX300e and several commercial vehicles. Availability can differ by year and country. The vehicle inlet or manufacturer specification is the final check.
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Send the vehicle make, model, model year and destination country.
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Add one clear photo of the vehicle's DC charging inlet and its label.
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Receive a charger and cable shortlist matched to that exact project.
Confirm the car before comparing charger power.
Connector shape is the first filter. Vehicle communication, battery limits and destination requirements complete the match.
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Identify the inlet
Open the charge door and compare the DC inlet with the CHAdeMO connector face. Record every label beside the inlet.
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Confirm the exact vehicle
Use the vehicle manual or manufacturer specification for that model year and market. Imported vehicles may differ from locally sold versions.
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Match the project
Confirm charger input supply, desired charging power, cable reach, operating environment and any other vehicle connectors the site must serve.
The plug and the charging conversation must both match.
The socket fitted to the vehicle
A photo of this socket is more reliable than a vehicle name copied from an advertisement.
How the charger and vehicle agree to charge
A cable that physically connects is not enough; the charger release and vehicle communication must support the same system.
Use four matching inputs—not one connector name.
The quotation should state the selected vehicle connector, charger configuration and project-side supply requirements.
Where CHAdeMO is commonly encountered
These are useful starting points from official association and automaker sources. They are not a substitute for checking the exact vehicle.
Nissan passenger and light commercial EVs
- Typical example
- LEAF and e-NV200 appear in CHAdeMO Association vehicle references.
- Buyer action
- Record model year, market and inlet photo.
- Final confirmation
- Vehicle manual or manufacturer specification for the exact unit.
Mitsubishi EVs and PHEVs
- Typical example
- i-MiEV, Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross PHEV appear in association references.
- Buyer action
- Check trim and market because equipment can differ.
- Final confirmation
- Exact inlet plus current automaker specification.
Earlier regional EVs and commercial vehicles
- Typical example
- Kia Soul EV, Peugeot, Citroën, Lexus and Japanese-market vehicles appear in published lists.
- Buyer action
- Treat the list as a lead, not a purchase decision.
- Final confirmation
- VIN-level or manufacturer documentation before quotation.
Separate the CHAdeMO vehicle cable from other DC families.
A multi-standard site may need more than one cable family, but each supplied cable is selected for a defined vehicle group.
Common DC vehicle connectors
Compare the inlet on the actual vehicle before confirming the charger outlet.
CHAdeMO
- Typical planning market
- Japan / legacy fleets
- Information to send
- Check exact vehicle, model year and market.
CCS1
- Typical planning market
- North America
- Information to send
- Common North American DC project selection.
CCS2
- Typical planning market
- Europe / global
- Information to send
- Common European DC project selection.
Turn a vehicle list into a quotation-ready charger scope.
The output should name the vehicles, cable family, charger arrangement and remaining site checks.
Vehicle compatibility list
Make · model · year · market Official listingsPrevents a broad model name from being treated as proof of the installed inlet.
DC charger family
Power and port mix by project Selected in quoteMatches the required vehicle group to site power, dwell time and simultaneous charging demand.
Cable and operating scope
Connector · reach · environment Selected in quoteFixes the supplied cable and project responsibilities instead of leaving compatibility implied.
Get a useful answer without completing an engineering form.
Four buyer inputs are enough for the first compatibility review.
- Vehicle make, model, model year and sales market
- Clear vehicle-inlet photo and any label beside it
- Destination country and intended installation location
- Available site supply or a note that it is not known yet
What buyers usually need to confirm
01 Does every Nissan LEAF use the same fast-charging inlet? +
Do not assume that from the model name alone. Confirm the model year, sales market and actual inlet or manufacturer specification for the vehicle being served.
02 Can one charger serve CHAdeMO and CCS vehicles? +
A project may be configured with multiple vehicle-connector families. The quotation must state the selected cables, charger release, simultaneous charging behavior and power allocation.
03 Is an adapter enough to guarantee DC fast charging? +
No. Physical fit does not by itself prove vehicle communication, charger authorization, permitted current, thermal behavior or acceptance by the vehicle manufacturer and destination rules.
04 What is the fastest way to get a charger recommendation? +
Send the exact vehicle list, inlet photos, destination and available supply. That is enough to start a compatibility and equipment shortlist.
Official vehicle and charging references
Send the vehicles first. Get the charger shortlist second.
Start with the exact vehicle, destination and site type. The project summary carries those inputs into your request.