2026 Nissan ARIYA: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Nissan ARIYA is rated 90 to 101 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWh at 101 MPGe with a range of 216 miles.
How the ARIYA ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the ARIYA ranks 18th of 23 for combined mileage (95 MPGe) and 16th (tied with 4 others) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($800 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 103 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Nearest models in the class (places 15 to 21 of 23)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 2026 Genesis GV60 | 2026 GV60 AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 100 | $750 |
| 16 | 2026 Volvo EC40 | 2026 EC40 Twin | 97 | $800 |
| 17 | 2026 MINI Countryman | 2026 Countryman SE ALL4 (18 inch Wheels) | 96 | $800 |
| 18 | 2026 Nissan ARIYAThis car | 2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh | 95 | $800 |
| 19 | 2026 Chevrolet Blazer | 2026 Blazer EV AWD | 94 | $800 |
| 19 | 2026 Volvo EX40 | 2026 EX40 Twin | 94 | $800 |
| 21 | 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ | 2026 LYRIQ PAWD | 89 | $850 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWh, Electric: 109 MPGe city, 94 highway, 101 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 ARIYA version is $750 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The EX40 costs $35 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the EX40 costs $175 less to fuel than the ARIYA (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2026 Volvo EX40
- 2026 Volvo EC40
- 2026 Genesis GV60
The ARIYA against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the ARIYA (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the ARIYA | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo EX40 | 2026 EX40 Twin | 94 MPGe | $800 | 7 lower | $50 more a year | - |
| 2026 Volvo EC40 | 2026 EC40 Twin | 97 MPGe | $800 | 4 lower | $50 more a year | - |
| 2026 Genesis GV60 | 2026 GV60 AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 100 MPGe | $750 | 1 lower | same | - |
Every version of the 2026 Nissan ARIYA
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWhElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 109 | 94 | 101 MPGe | $750 | - | 216 | cheapest |
| 2026 ARIYA FWD 87kWhElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Front-wheel | 105 | 91 | 98 MPGe | $750 | - | 289 | cheapest |
| 2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWhElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 101 | 89 | 95 MPGe | $800 | - | 205 | +$50 |
| 2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 87kWhElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 97 | 86 | 92 MPGe | $800 | - | 272 | +$50 |
| 2026 ARIYA PLATINUM+ e-4ORCE 87kWh 19in. WheelsElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 93 | 87 | 90 MPGe | $850 | - | 267 | +$100 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 ARIYA; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWh puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 5 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWh: fuel economy score 9, greenhouse gas score 10.
Electric range and charging
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWhElectric | 216 | 10 h | 101 | 33.3 | $4.99 |
| 2026 ARIYA FWD 87kWhElectric | 289 | 14 h | 98 | 34.4 | $5.16 |
| 2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWhElectric | 205 | 10 h | 95 | 35.3 | $5.29 |
| 2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 87kWhElectric | 272 | 13 h | 92 | 36.6 | $5.49 |
| 2026 ARIYA PLATINUM+ e-4ORCE 87kWh 19in. WheelsElectric | 267 | 14 h | 90 | 37.4 | $5.61 |
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the ARIYA electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103 MPGe | 7 | 2 MPGe higher than 2026 |
| 2024 | 103 MPGe | 7 | 2 MPGe higher than 2026 |
| 2025 | 101 MPGe | 6 | same as 2026 |
| 2026This page | 101 MPGe | 5 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 6 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 101 to 101 MPGe (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWh, Electric | 101 MPGe | 101 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 ARIYA FWD 87kWh, Electric | 98 MPGe | 101 MPGe (listed in 2025 as ARIYA FWD 63kWh) | -3 MPGe |
| 2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh, Electric | 95 MPGe | 95 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 87kWh, Electric | 92 MPGe | 95 MPGe (listed in 2025 as ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh) | -3 MPGe |
| 2026 ARIYA PLATINUM+ e-4ORCE 87kWh 19in. Wheels, Electric | 90 MPGe | 90 MPGe | no change |
3 2025 versions have no match in 2026.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NISSAN ARIYA SUV N/A AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2026 NISSAN ARIYA SUV N/A FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 0 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Nissan ARIYA (as ARIYA). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no complaints for the 2026 Nissan ARIYA on 2026-11-14.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Nissan ARIYA (as ARIYA). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Nissan ARIYA on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The ARIYA itself is at 95 MPGe.
Other Nissan models of 2026
More Nissan models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Nissan ARIYA gets the best mileage?
The 2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWh with 101 MPGe combined (109 city, 94 highway).
How much does a 2026 Nissan ARIYA cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Nissan ARIYA costs between $750 and $850 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWh at $750; the dearest is the 2026 ARIYA PLATINUM+ e-4ORCE 87kWh 19in. Wheels at $850. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive ARIYA get?
2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh: 95 MPGe combined (101 city, 89 highway); 2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 87kWh: 92 MPGe combined (97 city, 86 highway); 2026 ARIYA PLATINUM+ e-4ORCE 87kWh 19in. Wheels: 90 MPGe combined (93 city, 87 highway).
How does the 2026 Nissan ARIYA rank among 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2026 Nissan ARIYA is 18th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Tesla Model Y at 127 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 MINI Countryman at 96 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer at 94 MPGe.
Did the ARIYA change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 6 tested versions and the 2026 model has 5. The best figure went from 101 to 101 MPGe (no change).
How far can the electric ARIYA go on a full charge?
2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWh: 216 miles; 2026 ARIYA FWD 87kWh: 289 miles; 2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 63kWh: 205 miles; 2026 ARIYA e-4ORCE 87kWh: 272 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2026 Nissan ARIYA take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2026 ARIYA FWD 63kWh takes 10 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 33.3 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.99 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
How did the 2026 Nissan ARIYA do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 NISSAN ARIYA SUV N/A AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5; 2026 NISSAN ARIYA SUV N/A FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Nissan ARIYA?
No complaints were returned for the 2026 Nissan ARIYA on 2026-11-14.
Does the 2026 Nissan ARIYA have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Nissan ARIYA on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Nissan ARIYA: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Nissan ARIYA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Nissan ARIYA: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Nissan ARIYA: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Nissan ARIYA: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.