Nissan has just revealed Ariya electric crossover. Nissan Ariya will go on sale in Japan from mid-2021.

It has a range of up to 300 miles and an estimated starting base price of $40,000. Additionally, Nissan has chosen to drop CHAdeMO in favor of CCS in the US and Europe for DC fast charging.

Battery :

• Two battery sizes: 65 kWh / 90 kWh
• Sourcing: Battery cells from Chinese battery giant CATL
• Cells: Prismatic NMC (Lithium-Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt-Oxide) cells

Nissan Ariya: Introducing our all-new electric crossover

The Ariya is expected to launch about a year from now in Japan, with availability in the US and Europe before the end of 2021. Nissan tells us the starting price will be about $40,000 in the US which is roughly $8,000 more than than the starting price of a LEAF S. So while the Ariya will be a much more capable EV than the LEAF

We’re looking forward to learning more about the Ariya in the coming months leading up to its launch. What are your thoughts on Nissan’s new EV? Please let us know in the comment section below