--- title: "The 2023 Nissan Ariya Electric SUV Will Start at $44,485" description: "The 2023 Nissan Ariya electric SUV's pricing is right in line with the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Toyota bZ4X, and Ford Mustang Mach-E." date: "2022-09-27" modified: "2022-09-27" authors: - name: "Chris Tsui" job_title: "Contributor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-tsui" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-2023-nissan-ariya-electric-suv-will-start-at-44485" categories: - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Nissan News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Nissan" - "suv/crossover" --- # The 2023 Nissan Ariya Electric SUV Will Start at $44,485 ![Nissan Ariya]() *\Nissan\* A new pricing announcement for the [2023 Nissan Ariya]() on Tuesday now includes the sticker ask for the cheapest trim of Nissan’s electric SUV, as well as updated (read: increased) prices for the four models announced [back in November of last year](). In base, front-wheel-drive, 63-kWh standard range Engage form, the 2023 Nissan Ariya will start at $44,485 including destination and before any tax credits. The most expensive Platinum+ all-wheel-drive model, meanwhile, will command $61,485. That base price puts the [Ariya]() right in line with other electric crossovers of this type. For reference, the rear-wheel-drive [Kia EV6]() is a couple of grand cheaper at $42,155, while its [Hyundai Ioniq 5]() platform-mate begins at $42,745. [Toyota's bZ4X](), meanwhile, costs at least $43,335 whereas Ford's base [Mustang Mach-E]() carries a sticker of $48,195. For what it's worth, the least expensive Tesla Model Y at the moment costs $58,190, meaning it competes with higher trims of the Nissan Ariya. ![]() **Nissan** For comparison within Nissan's own lineup, the base, 40-kWh Leaf S EV starts at $29,135 while the more comparable 60-kWh SV Plus version costs $37,135. Here's the full Ariya price list. All prices include Nissan's $1,295 destination charge. - Engage FWD: $44,485 (standard range 63-kWh battery) - Venture+ FWD: $48,485 (long-range 87-kWh battery) - Evolve+ FWD: $51,485 (long-range 87-kWh battery) - Empower+ FWD: $54,985 (long-range 87-kWh battery) - Premiere FWD: $55,985 (long-range 87-kWh battery) - Engage AWD: $48,485 (standard range 63-kWh battery) - Engage+ AWD: $52,485 (long-range 87-kWh battery) - Evolve+ AWD: $55,485 (long-range 87-kWh battery) - Platinum+ AWD: $61,485 (long-range 87-kWh battery) Per Nissan, that single-motor, long-range Venture+ trim will be good for 300 miles of range. Naturally, expect that base Engage model with its smaller battery to be able to travel a bit less. Along with Tuesday's pricing announcement, Nissan made sure to note that customers who already reserved a car previously for the [slighter lower initial prices]() will still be paying those original figures. Early reservation holders were able to snag a Venture+ FWD Ariya for $47,125, precisely $1,360 less than you'd pay for one when the cars officially become available in late fall. AWD models are coming in spring 2023. *Got a tip or question for the author about the Nissan Ariya? You can reach him here: chris.tsui@thedrive.com* ## Author Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto. ### Author social links [Instagram]()