Verdict
B
Mid SUV · Japan · 2022-Present
Nissan Ariya
Nissan Ariya — spec data and generation history.
Years
2022-Present
Generations
1
Segment
Mid SUV
Nissan's first proper post-Leaf EV — built on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi CMF-EV platform shared with the Renault Megane E-Tech. UK gets 63 kWh (Advance) and 87 kWh (Evolve / Performance), single motor FWD or e-4ORCE dual-motor AWD. Cabin is a clear step on from the Leaf — flush sliding centre console, low-floor architecture. The 429 bhp Nismo flagship arrived 2024. Charging caps at 130 kW DC — competitive but not class-leading; Hyundai/Kia 800V cars beat it.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2022-Present
FE0
→
e-4ORCE 87 kWh — 302 bhp, 0-62 in 5.7s.
Verdict
B
BHP
302
0–60
5.7 s
Top
124 mph
MPG
329.0 mpg
Used
£22,000-£55,000
- + CMF-EV platform — modern EV architecture
- + Cabin design and quality strong
- − 130 kW DC charging — middling
- − Heavy at 2,200 kg AWD
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2022-Present · FE0
- 12V battery drain on early cars
- Infotainment lag and reboots
- Charge port flap motor sticky
- Software update reliance
Rivals
Tesla Model Y · Volkswagen ID.4 · Kia EV6 · Ford Mustang Mach-E