Nissan Ariya gets price cut along with EV grant

Nissan has cut prices of the Ariya by up to £7,500, bringing more versions of its flagship EV under £40,000.

The latest price changes along with the Ariya’s approval for the Electric Car Grant mean the family crossover now costs from £33,500 for the entry-level Engage specification.

All two-wheel drive versions of the Ariya qualify for the band 2 ECG, bringing their list price down by £1,500. Only the e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive and Nismo performance variants are excluded from the grant.

The shift in pricing means the Ariya Engage with the 63kWh battery has dropped from £39,655 to £33,500 including the ECG. With the grant factored in, the larger 87kWh battery model now starts at £35,500 – a near £9,000 reduction over its previous list price.

Mid-spec Advance models have seen their prices cut from £43,155 and £48,155 for the 63kWh and 87kWh versions respectively, to £37,500 and £39,500 including the grant.

The latest changes mean the mid-level Advance grade falls below the £40,000 Expensive Car Supplement threshold, saving buyers £425 per year in tax over five years.

Still eligible for the grant but above the £40,000 threshold, the Evolve grade now starts at £42,500 for the 63kWh version and £45,500 for the 87kWh model.

While all-wheel-drive versions of the Ariya are excluded from the grant, Nissan has cut their list prices as well. The Advance 87kWH e-4ORCE has dropped from £50,855 to £45,500 while the top-spec Evolve 87kWh E-4ORCE drops from £54,850 to £50,500.

Fiona Mackay, Nissan GB’s marketing director, said: “Securing eligibility for the UK Government’s £1,500 Electric Vehicle Grant makes Ariya more accessible than ever. It now offers greater value without compromising on the innovation, design, and performance our customers expect, and reflects our approach of removing barriers to EV ownership and empowering more drivers to make the switch to zero-emission driving.

“And this is just the beginning. Alongside Ariya and the newly launched Micra, we’re looking forward to the third-generation British-built Leaf later this year, followed by the electric Juke in 2026, also coming from our Sunderland plant.”