Here’s a video and information about the Nissan Leaf Site Assessment.
Nissan contracts with AV and AV contracts with electrical contractors.
If you live in a HOA townhouse or condo in particular, you are REQUIRED to get the paperwork signed, regardless of wether or not your charger will be visible by anyone neighbors, at least that is what I was told day.

AeroVironment, the exclusive contractor for Nissan LEAF home charging station equipment installation in the US, conducts a pre-installation inspection for PluginCars.com contributor, Nick Chambers. Get an inside look at how the process goes, as well as answers to questions such as warranty, rental concerns, cable length, and safety.

AV and Nissan need to be clear and concise about what is required of the eletrical panel and leave the specs with customers that need to have an upgrade performed so that they are not reliant on AV or its electrical contractor.
I’m pretty positive that AV can install one without you buying a LEAF, but I’m not sure what the process there would be. There are also now about 6 or 7 other EV home charging solution providers out there too, including Leviton, Schneider Electric, Eaton, Coulomb, Ecotality, and Evatran. Leviton in particular has a “pre-wire” system that would allow a new home builder to? install the necessary wiring during construction, allowing a future charge station to simply be plugged in.

These are the specs:
SPECIFICATION EVSE-RS
Connector SAE J1772
Voltage 208VAC to 240VAC
Frequency 50Hz / 60Hz
Current 30A max
Operating Temperature -30°C to 50°C
Storage/Transit Temperature -40°C to 60°C
Humidity Up to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions 12” x 12” x 8” (approximate)
Weight 10 lbs. (excl. cable)
Cord Length Up to 25’ available
Enclosure NEMA 4
Regulatory Compliance UL, CSA, CE pending

This is my quote for the “custom installation” and upgrade on the panel?
product/service description quantity unit price line total
Custom Installation 1 1,347.04 1,347.04
Installation Permit and Processing 1 242.00 242.00
Charging Dock, Wall Mount 25′ Cable 1 721.12 721.12
Permit and Inspection Fee (Level 1 120V/20A) 1 35.00 35.00
Shipping and Delivery 1 49.95 49.95
Total(before tax) $ 2,395.11
Sales Tax $ 70.31
Total US $ 2,465.42
Your quote details
Supply/ Install circuit breaker, wiring, conduit and hardware
Upgrade existing sub panel for more circuit breaker space.
Mount and terminate Charging Dock
Verify Charging Dock operation with the service tool
Perform customer training
Expires on 12/31/2010
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