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Nissan Micra EV vs Nissan Ariya
Nissan Micra EV and Nissan Ariya are electric cars from Nissan. The Micra EV is a small city EV for everyday urban travel. The Ariya is a larger electric SUV for buyers who want space and longer trips.
The Ariya has a higher range than the Micra EV in real world use. The Micra EV range is enough for city and short commutes. Both support public fast charging. Ariya accepts higher power fast charging on many CCS stations. Micra EV charges on AC and lower power DC stations.
The Micra EV sits below the Ariya in price. The Ariya is positioned in the electric SUV category above Micra EV in cost. Micra EV is available in selected markets. Ariya is sold in wider regions. This post helps you compare size, range, charging and price to choose what fits your needs.
Other Nissan EVs include the Leaf. Rival EVs to Micra EV include Renault 5 EV and Honda e in the small EV segment. Rival EVs to Ariya include Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 in the electric SUV segment.
Micra EV pros: low running cost, easy to park, simple controls. Micra EV cons: limited range, smaller cabin. Ariya pros: longer range, roomy interior, higher towing ability. Ariya cons: higher price, larger size harder in tight spaces.
QUICK VERDICT; Micra EV works for city travel. Ariya suits longer trips and more space.
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MODEL
| Models |
Nissan Micra EV 40kWh Nissan Micra EV 52kWh Nissan Ariya 63kWh Nissan Ariya 87kWh Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
LAUNCH
| Announced |
2025, May 21
2020, June - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 2020, June - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 2020, June - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 2020, June - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 2023, April 01 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Status |
Coming soon. Expected release 2025, September
Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - Nissan Ariya 63kWh Available to order. Released 2022, July - Nissan Ariya 87kWh Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Available to order. Released 2022, July - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW Available to order. Released 2023, April 03 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Country of origin | Japan Japan |
| Base Price |
£ 23,000 - Nissan Micra EV 40kWh £ 29,900 - Nissan Micra EV 52kWh $ 39,600 € 47,500 £ 39,700 - Nissan Ariya 63kWh $ 41,200 € 53,500 £ 44,700 - Nissan Ariya 87kWh $ 43,600 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh € 57,500 £ 50,850 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW $ 48,200 € 65,500 £ 59,000 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
PERFORMANCE
| Power |
FWD 120 hp (90 kW) - Nissan Micra EV 40kWh FWD 150 hp (110 kW) - Nissan Micra EV 52kWh FWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh FWD 242 hp (178 kW) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh AWD 335 hp (250 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh AWD 306 hp (225 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW AWD 389 hp (290 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Torque |
166 lb-ft (225 Nm) - Nissan Micra EV 40kWh 245 Nm (181 lb-ft) - Nissan Micra EV 52kWh 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
9 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Micra EV 40kWh 8 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Micra EV 52kWh 7.5 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 7.2 sec 0-60 mph (7.6 sec 0-62 mph) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 5.7 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 4.8 sec 0-60 mph (5.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Max Speed |
87 mph (140 km/h) - Nissan Micra EV 40kWh 93 mph (150 km/h) - Nissan Micra EV 52kWh 99 mph (160 km/h) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 99 mph (160 km/h) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
BATTERY
| Capacity |
40 kWh usable, 43 kWh total - Nissan Micra EV 40kWh 52 kWh usable - Nissan Micra EV 52kWh 63 kWh usable, 65 kWh total - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 63 kWh usable, 65 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NMC battery (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion |
| Range |
191 mi WLTP - Nissan Micra EV 40kWh 254 mi WLTP - Nissan Micra EV 52kWh 251 mi WLTP (216 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 333 mi WLTP (304 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 205 mi EPA - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 319 mi WLTP - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 309 mi WLTP (272 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Consumption |
241 Wh/mi WLTP - Nissan Micra EV 52kWh 285 Wh/mi WLTP (330 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 293 Wh/mi WLTP (330 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 350 Wh/mi EPA - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 319 Wh/mi WLTP -Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 328 Wh/mi WLTP (370 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Recuperation |
Yes
Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 3 hours 30 min - Nissan Micra EV 40kWh Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 4 hours 30 min - Nissan Micra EV 52kWh V2L & V2G bi-directional charging (up to 3.7 kW)) Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya 63kWh Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya 87kWh Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Type 2 22 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW Type 2 22 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| DC Charging |
CCS 80 kW, 15-80% in 30 min - Nissan Micra EV 40kWh CCS 100 kW, 15-80% in 30 min -Nissan Micra EV 52kWh CCS 130 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya 63kWh CCS 130 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya 87kWh CCS 130 kW max - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh CCS 130 kW max, 20-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW CCS 130 kW max, 20-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
BODY
| Type |
5 door hatchback, 5 seats
5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Platform | AmpR Small CMF-EV |
| Dimensions | 157.5 x 70.9 x 59.1 in (4000 x 1800 x 1500 mm) 4595 x 1850 x 1660 mm (180.9 x 72.8 x 65.4 in) |
| Drag Co-Efficient | 0.297 Cd |
| Wheelbase | 100.0 in (2540 mm) 2775 mm (109.3 in) |
| Clearance | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Weight |
EU: 1377 kg unladen - Nissan Micra EV 40kWh EU: 1452 kg unladen - Nissan Micra EV 52kWh EU: 1980 kg unladen, 2499 kg gross - Nissan Ariya 63kWh EU: 2121 kg unladen, 2530 kg gross - Nissan Ariya 87kWh US: 2090 kg curb - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh EU: 2259 kg unladen, 2655 kg gross - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW EU: 2259 kg unladen, 2655 kg gross (US: 2222 kg curb) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheels | R18 R19, R20 |
| Trunk/Boot |
EU: 326 l, 1106 l max
EU: 468 l - Nissan Ariya 63kWh EU: 468 l - Nissan Ariya 87kWh US: 646 l, 1691 l max - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh EU: 415 l - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW EU: 415 l, 2655 l max (US: 646 l, 1691 l max) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
| Frunk/Bonnet |
No
No |
| Towing |
EU: 500 kg braked
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Nissan Ariya 63kWh EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Nissan Ariya 87kWh EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked (US: 680 kg unbraked) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked (US: 680 kg unbraked) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW |
DISPLAYS
| Centre | 10" touchscreen 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | 7" or 10.1" 12.3" |
| Head-Up | No Yes, with augmented reality |
COMFORT
| Seats | Heated front seats Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof |
No sunroof
Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids |
Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, park assist
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, ProPilot autonomous parking |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY
| Airbags | Yes Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | Front radar, Active Driver Assist, High Beam Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, Occupant Safe Exit 5 radars, 7 cameras, 12 sensors. Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Automatic front emergency braking with pedestrian & cyclist recognition and junction assist, Intelligent Around View Monitor, High Beam Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Rear Automatic Braking, Traffic Jam Pilot, Traffic Sign Recognition |
| Crash Tests | NCAP 2022: 5 stars |
Note
| Others | Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Also known as Nissan Ariya Engage e-4ORCE AWD |
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