Nissan Ariya

Nissan Ariya
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The Nissan Ariya is a five-seat electric SUV that began production in 2022. Measuring 4,595 mm in length, it has a top speed of 166 km/h and achieves 0 g/km COâ‚‚ emissions under WLTP testing for EU/EEA new registrations in 2025. In Norway, there were 11,478 new registrations between 2022 and 2025, peaking at 4,564 in 2025.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerNissan
ProductionFrom 2022
Body typeSUV
FuelElectric
Engine power (EU/EEA average)184 kW (247 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Electric 0 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)2,115 kg
Top speed166 km/h
Range (WLTP, typical per version)401–523 km
Dimensions and layout
Length4,596 mm
Width1,850 mm
Height1,650 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Nissan Ariya registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (11,765 cars), engine power from 26 countries, kerb weight from 28 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Nissan Ariya registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Nissan Ariya first registrations in Norway per year
2022536
20232,606
20243,772
20254,564

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

11,478 Nissan Ariya cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2022–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Nissan Ariya, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Electric160 kW (215 hp)1,980 kg2022–20253,574
Electric178 kW (239 hp)2,121 kg2022–20251,818
Electric225 kW (302 hp)2,284 kg2023–20256,002
Electric290 kW (389 hp)2,293 kg2023–202418
Electric320 kW (429 hp)2,277 kg202566

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Nissan Ariya cars registered for the first time across 29 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Norway4,564
United Kingdom3,848
Denmark1,481
Germany1,033
France706
Sweden660
Netherlands593
Portugal493
Spain450
Italy414
Belgium316
Ireland281
Finland186
Cyprus109
Austria92

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

WLTP range by version

Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the Nissan Ariya, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.

WLTP range by version of the Nissan Ariya (RDW)
PowerRangeSpreadConsumptionFirst registeredCars in NL
160 kW (215 hp)401 km393–404 km177 Wh/km2022–2026762
178 kW (239 hp)523 km516–533 km185 Wh/km2022–20261,144
225 kW (302 hp)498 km498–512 km204 Wh/km2023–2026291
290 kW (389 hp)498 km–204 Wh/km2024–202532

WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 126 complaints for the Nissan Ariya, most often about electrical system, power train, engine, fuel/propulsion system. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

1 recall campaign recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 4 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Nissan Ariya. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Belgium)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-11-03

  • STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The steering wheel bolt may have been tightened incorrectly or not installed.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport and immediate repair if the steering wheel feels loose when gently rocking the wheel forward and back with their hands. Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt, free of charge. Nissan began notifying owners on March 2, 2023 via phone and will follow up with owner notification letters beginning on March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC956.

    NHTSA campaign 23V131000 · reported 28/02/2023

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTERUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may detect a short circuit and shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C6.

    NHTSA campaign 23V657000 · reported 28/09/2023

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTORUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. O-rings inside the electric front traction motor may have been damaged during assembly, which can result in an internal oil leak and an unexpected loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front traction motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A3.

    NHTSA campaign 24V391000 · reported 03/06/2024

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTERUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may misdiagnose an error, which can shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's inverter software version and update the software, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A8.

    NHTSA campaign 24V560000 · reported 25/07/2024

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Nissan recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Nissan Ariya?
The Nissan Ariya has a rated top speed of 166 km/h.
How much power does the Nissan Ariya have?
The Nissan Ariya produces 184 kW (247 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Nissan Ariya?
The Nissan Ariya is 4,596 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,650 mm tall.
How much does the Nissan Ariya weigh?
The Nissan Ariya has a kerb weight of about 2,115 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Nissan Ariya?
A new Nissan Ariya registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).
How many seats does the Nissan Ariya have?
The Nissan Ariya has 5 seats.
What is the range of the Nissan Ariya?
The type-approved WLTP range of the Nissan Ariya is 401 to 523 km depending on the version (median per power variant, Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.