Is The All-Electric Nissan Ariya For You?

There’s a lot of factors to consider when purchasing an electric vehicle: performance, maintenance, warranty, safety and resale value. If you like to take off fast as a racecar driver does, you might be surprised that most EVs can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in under six seconds.

Some of the questions to ask might include:
How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle?
How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle?
Where can I find electric vehicle charging stations?
How long do electric car batteries last?

To get the details on how an EV works, visit our page, How EVs Work.

Besides saving money on gas, the Nissan Ariya offers additional benefits. As far as maintenance goes, you will encounter reduced maintenance requirements. You will have no more oil changes and no more engine tune-ups. There will be no more new spark plus or fuel filters.

Since the vehicle is all-electric, you will encounter emissions and energy efficiency. EVs will not emit pollutants. You’ll reduce the smog. You will no longer have the need for emission testing.

Besides reducing pollution in the air, you will also reduce noise pollution. EVs produce very little sound. You can enjoy a quiet ride for yourself and those around you.

The cost to charge your Ariya will depend on the electric rates of where you are charging and the battery capacity. The time of day might also be a factor. According to the EPA, if the electricity rate is $0.107 per kWh, an EV with a 200-mile range and with a fully depleted 54 kWh battery will cost approximately $6.00 for a full charge.

At the time of writing this blog, Wendle Nissan’s charging station costs a $0.99 session fee and $0.30 per kWh.

Three levels of charging are available for the Ariya.

Level 1: Exclusively for at home use. You can plug in to any 110-120-V 15-amp dedicated outlet. Using a 120-V outlet, you can add 2-5 miles of range per hour of charging.

Level 2: Utilized for in-home and public charging stations. You can plug in to a dedicated 240-V 50-amp outlet, adding 10-25 miles of range per hour of charging. The 2023 Ariya Engage FWD can fully charge in 10.5 hours, up to 216-mile range. The extended range 2023 Ariya Venture+ can fully charge in 14 hours, up to 304-mile range.

Level 3: Known as fast charging or quick charging. When using a quick charge station, the Ariya can charge up to 80% in under an hour. There are several factors that will impact the time it takes to charge including the type of charging station, the vehicle’s battery capacity and environmental factors like the temperature.

You can charge your Ariya at home or at the many electric vehicle charging stations throughout the country. Find where you can stop for a refill using our charging station locator.  

The lifespan of EV batteries can be 100,000 to 200,000 miles, 10-12 years. The battery may just outlive the car.  

The Ariya’s lithium-ion battery coverage period is 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty will cover repairs needed to correct defects in the material or workmanship. (Subject to exclusions and limitations apply.)

The Nissan Ariya comes in four trim levels each in FWD and AWD.
Engage FWD: 63 kWh. Estimated range up to 216 miles.
Venture+ FWD: 87 kWh. Estimated range up to 304 miles.
Evolve+ FWD: 87 kWh. Estimated range up to 289 miles.
Empower+ FWD: 87 kWh. Estimated range up to 289 miles.
Engage E-4orce AWD: 63 kWh. Estimated range up to 205 miles.
Engage+ E-4orce AWD: 87 kWh. Estimated range up to 270 miles.
Evolve+ E-4orce AWD: 87 kWh. Estimated range up to 270 miles.
Platinum+ E-4orce AWD: 87 kWh. Estimated range up to 265 miles.

As more buyers are exploring electric vehicles, it’s important to know the facts. Speak with our knowledgeable staff to help understand the ins and outs of EVs and if the Nissan Ariya is right for you. Come see us today and drive something that takes your breath away.