diff --git a/homeassistant/components/nissan_leaf/__init__.py b/homeassistant/components/nissan_leaf/__init__.py
index f9e7cd7f2d1..80e5543946c 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/nissan_leaf/__init__.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/nissan_leaf/__init__.py
@@ -301,6 +301,9 @@ class LeafDataStore:
                 self.data[DATA_PLUGGED_IN] = (
                     server_response.is_connected
                 )
+                self.data[DATA_CHARGING] = (
+                    server_response.is_charging
+                )
                 async_dispatcher_send(self.hass, SIGNAL_UPDATE_LEAF)
                 self.last_battery_response = utcnow()