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The Ariya is essentially unchanged, adding only standard wireless phone charging across the lineup. Note, however, that last year's range leader, the front-wheel-drive Venture+ with the bigger battery, has been discontinued, which is why the 2025 Ariya's maximum range drops from 304 miles to 289.
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"It's hard to stand out from the crowd of small electric SUVs, and the Ariya is in danger of getting lost in the shuffle. Forget about the sub-$40k base price; that gets you the smaller battery with range that barely surpasses 200 miles. It'll be at least $45k or so to get the bigger battery, but you do get a decent 289 miles of range at that price, so it's not like the Ariya is uncompetitive. It's also a pleasant thing to drive, thanks to a quiet cabin and a suspension that emphasizes comfort over sport. We might have something here if Nissan could have found some styling pizzazz for the exterior; as things stand, the Ariya looks like just another electrified transportation egg."—Ranked #9 out of 12 Compact Electric SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Nissan Ariya that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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Equipped with the smallest battery in the Ariya lineup, the base Engage trim with front-wheel drive pulls the starting price below $40k. However, that modest 66-kWh battery and its 216-mile range rating make this version a hard pass in our book. We can forgive range in the low 200s if it's the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, but the Ariya Engage FWD is not that.
Adding the second motor gives the Ariya a towing rating, so there's that. Of course, the bigger draw is a huge bump in power and torque, but you're going to want the bigger battery, too — the base Engage AWD trim's smaller battery barely gets past the 200-mile range threshold.
Well, that's more like it. Don't even think about the base Engage FWD trim when the Evolve+ FWD exists — it gives you about 80 more miles of range, thanks to its bigger battery. In fact, the Ariya Evolve+ FWD is the longest-range Ariya of all, and you get a little extra power, too. It takes the Ariya from back-of-the-pack to solid contender status.
The bigger battery is a must-have in any Ariya, but certainly if you want all-wheel drive. The difference between 205 miles of range and 272 is huge, and remember, that's on a 100% charge — a normal 80% charge gives you significantly less. Notably, the Evolve+ e-4ORCE starts about $3k higher than the Engage+ e-4ORCE. That premium gets you a panoramic moonroof and Nissan's 360-degree camera system, but it's essentially the same vehicle as the Engage+ e-4ORCE.
The data here represents the Platinum+ e-4FORCE trim's peak efficiency and range, which come courtesy of the standard 19-inch wheels. If you want to add the optional 20-inch wheels, the EPA drops you down to 39 kWh/100 mi. on the efficiency front and 257 miles of range, although Nissan won't charge you extra to look better. Note how much the weight goes up when you jump to the Platinum+ — this is the big boy of the Ariya lineup. Nappa leather upholstery, a Bose audio system and Nissan's upgraded ProPilot 2.0 driver assistance technologies are among the upgrades.
What are the different versions of the 2025 Ariya, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 Ariya specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Ariya Single Motor FWD "Engage" (66-kWh Battery) | $39,770 | Electric | 216 mi | 214 hp | 221 lb-ft |
| 2025 Nissan Ariya Dual Motor AWD "Engage e-4ORCE" (66-kWh Battery) | $43,770 | Electric | 205 mi | 335 hp | 413 lb-ft |
| 2025 Nissan Ariya Single Motor FWD "Evolve+" (91-kWh Battery) | $44,370 | Electric | 289 mi | 238 hp | 221 lb-ft |
| 2025 Nissan Ariya Dual Motor AWD "Engage+ | Evolve+ e-4ORCE" (91-kWh Battery) | $45,370 | Electric | 272 mi | 389 hp | 442 lb-ft |
| 2025 Nissan Ariya Dual Motor AWD "Platinum+ e-4ORCE" (91-kWh Battery) | $54,370 | Electric | 267 mi | 389 hp | 442 lb-ft |
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