Nissan Ariya Hatchback

Ranging between £41,000 - £60,000 (at the time of writing in May 2022), expect the best electric Nissan crossover deals to cost between £450 – £650 per month taking into account the car, specification and contract you select. The Ariya is not a budget or cheap car to lease and is very much aiming to be a prestige vehicle, competing against the Mercedes EQA and Audi Q4.

The Ariya is still relatively new and untested in the UK’s personal and fleet market. However, with a 10-year+ history of designing and producing electric cars, many Nissan fans are hoping this can deliver a truly positive experience. The automotive press has provided some mixed reviews with What Car? rating this at 3 out of 5, CarWow say 8/10, Top Gear 7/10 and electrifying 8/10. Make sure to test-drive before committing to a long term lease contract.

The Ariya seems to tick many boxes – SUV, good range, quick charging capabilities and stylish – but ensuring you, or the company, have chosen the right EV will depend on much more factors. This is where our amazing “Living with your ...” tool is so useful, as it gives every driver, fleet manager and decision maker the opportunity to fully consider just how well (or not) the Ariya performs. While the bigger 87 kWh battery looks set to be the most popular choice with the near-300 mile range and AC fast charge function, you do have to consider monthly budgets and suitability for low-mileage customers too.

The best Nissan Ariya offers are often found on our e-car lease website, a procurement hub dedicated to anything and everything EV. However, many customers will use price comparison websites like AutoLeaseCompare, CarWow, LeaseFetcher and LeaseLoco or review websites like Discover EV and the GreenCarGuide too. Additionally, because of the cost of the Ariya, make sure you visit your local Nissan dealership to test-drive, review and compare purchase-style finance products. Many customers are asking – is it better to lease or buy the Nissan Ariya? Well, do the research and decide based on your needs and requirements.

At the time of writing (May 2022) ELECTRIC HATCHBACK 160kW Advance 63kWh 5dr Auto at just over £40,000. However, this is still not what we would refer to as a “cheap EV” and will only be suitable for those personal, business or salary sacrifice customers with healthy budgets.

Because there are different battery choices, the range you will get from the Ariya will depend on which you choose. You also need to take into account key factors which impact range like weather, driver behaviours and the terrain. For example, the 2WD 63 kWh on a full charge can achieve 145 miles on a motorway and 210 miles of city driving in colder climates compared to 185 miles on a motorway and 305 miles of city driving in warmer temperatures. In the same way, the 4WD 87 kWh model can offer (on a full charge) 185 miles on a motorway and 260 miles of city driving in colder climates compared to 235 miles on a motorway and 380 miles of city driving in warmer temperatures.

Yes – tow hitch / attachments are available on the Nissan Ariya. This is referred to as a Towing Pack which provides a removable towbar and 13-pin electrics.

We expect many customers to utilise the standard e-4ORCE or Performance e-4ORCE options for towing. These allow for 1500kg towing capabilities. The standard 63 kWh option, with the 2WD drive train, can only tow 750kg unbraked.

The 63 kWh has a fuel equivalent of 132 mpg, the 87 kWh has a fuel equivalent of 128 mpg, the 87 kWh e-4ORCE has a fuel equivalent of 121mpg and the 87 kWh e-4ORCE Performance car has a fuel equivalent of 109mpg.