User Registration
Step 1
Launch the DRIVEtheARC app and click “Get Started”.
Step 2
Read “Terms of Service” carefully. To confirm your understanding and acceptance, click “Agree”.
Step 3
Read “Privacy Policy” carefully. To confirm your understanding and acceptance, click “Agree”.
Step 4
Fill in each field and click “Next”.
Step 5
Select your car make and model from the lists and click “Next”.
Step 6
Enter the charging station service information you are using and click “Next”.
Step 7
Your registration is successfully completed. select "Yes" and tap "Next" to register "NissanConnect Data Link" Or, select "No" and click "Next" to log in.
Step 8
Or, Open Menu and tap "Registration of NissanConnect Data Link Service".
Step 9
Enter VIN and Unit ID in the App form.
Step 10
Log in with the registered user ID and password.
How to check the VIN(Vehicle Identification Number) by LEAF
Step 1
Vehicle identification plate is at the lower left of the front shield.
Step 2
VIN is printed on Vehicle identification plate.
How to check the Unit ID by operating the car navigation system (LEAF 11MY-15MY)
Step 1
Please operate car navigation system. Touch "CARWINGS" in the first menu.
Step 2
Next, Touch "CARWINGS Settings".
Step 3
Next, Scroll the screen.
Step 4
Next, Touch "Unit ID Information".
Step 5
Please enter the number displayed on the screen to the App.
How to check the Unit ID by operating the car navigation system (LEAF 16MY-17MY)
Step 1
Please operate car navigation system. Touch "NissanConnect Services" in the first menu.
Step 2
Next, Touch "NissanConnect Services Settings".
Step 3
Next, Scroll the screen.
Step 4
Next, Touch "Unit ID Information".
Step 5
Please enter the number displayed on the screen to the App.
How to check the Unit ID by operating the car navigation system (LEAF 18MY-)
Step 1
Please operate car navigation system. Touch "NissanConnect Services" in the first menu.
Step 2
Next, Touch "NissanConnect Services Settings".
Step 3
Next, Scroll the screen.
Step 4
Next, Touch "Unit ID Information".
Step 5
Please enter the number displayed on the screen to the App.
Check your Cruising Range
Step 1
Tap the bottom of the main map to input your EV’s State of Charge (SOC).
Step 2
Tap the microphone icon or the button to “Input Manually” to input your EV’s State of Charge (SOC) by voice or keypad.
Step 3
If the State of Charge (SOC) is correct, click “OK”.
Step 4
SOC is updated. You can always update your SOC by tapping here.
Step 5
Click the above icon to display your cruising range.
Step 6
View the station’s availability & request navigation to the station
Step 1
Tap the pin to see the station information.
Definition of Map Pins
(*) Gray colored pins are Coming soon.
Step 2
The station information is displayed. Click “Navigate to the Station” if you want to request navigation.
General information of the charging station is shown in the upper pane.
Each charger’s information is shown in the middle. Swipe the screen to see all chargers in the station.
The “FREE!” discount ticket will be appeared for CHAdeMO users in DRIVEtheARC station information.
Each charger’s information is shown in the middle. Swipe the screen to see all chargers in the station.
The “FREE!” discount ticket will be appeared for CHAdeMO users in DRIVEtheARC station information.
This PromoTicket is valid for 3 hours.
The station that got the “PromoTicket” is displayed on the map.
Step 3
Google Maps app is automatically launched and it navigates you to the station.
Find recommended station on the way to the destination
Step 1
Input your destination.
Step 2
Your destination is set up. Click “Recommended Stations” to find the recommended stations on the way to the destination.
Step 3
The recommended stations are shown on the map. Click the station name you want to use. If you tap a pin on the map, the station information will be displayed.
Step 4
Click “Navigation” to start navigation to the destination via the selected station.
Step 5
Google Maps app is automatically launched and it navigates you to the destination via the station you selected.
Charge by Smartphone App at DRIVEtheARC Stations
Step 1
After you arrive at the station, launch the DRIVEtheARC app again and open the “Charge Activation” menu.
Step 2
Read the QR code on the charger screen. (*) Read the “How to Charge Your EV” in the website to see how to operate the Charger for Smartphone app’s charging.
Step 3
Charge activation is successful.
Step 4
Charging status is displayed on the map. The sign of “Charging” stays on the bottom of the screen until charging is completed.
Charger Reservation by Smartphone App at DRIVEtheARC Station
Step 1
Select Pacific Pearl Station on MAP and press reservation button of DC2.
Step 2
Select the scheduled charging time slot.
Step 3
Please read the contents of the reserved charger and disclaimer, press Reserve button.
Step 4
Please confirm the reservation time and navigate to the station button push as necessary.
Step 5
Reservation time is displayed in the upper right of MAP, and when tapped it transits to reservation details screen.
Step 6
Charging can be started 10 minutes before reservation time.
When you arrive at the charging station, please select Menu> Charge Activation and start charging by reading the QR code displayed on the charger.
Please move the car promptly when reservation time is over.
When you arrive at the charging station, please select Menu> Charge Activation and start charging by reading the QR code displayed on the charger.
Please move the car promptly when reservation time is over.
