Nissan Ariya now eligible for Electric Car Grant at a reduced price of £6,000
The Nissan Ariya, a popular electric vehicle (EV) in the UK market, has received a significant price cut of over £6000. This reduction makes the entry-level Shiro edition of the Ariya more accessible, with the new price starting at £33,500 after the Electric Car Grant (ECG) [1, 3, 5].
The ECG scheme, which offers a £1500 discount on eligible EVs, is the reason behind the price reduction. However, it's important to note that the new price of the Nissan Ariya Shiro edition does not undergo any further reductions beyond its starting price. The grant is integrated into the priced model, making it eligible without additional reductions [1, 3, 5].
The Shiro edition, marked out by its exclusive pearlescent white paint, comes in the entry-level Engage trim. It is equipped with the shorter-range 63kWh battery pack [2, 6]. The larger 87kWh battery-equipped Ariya, which still falls under the £37,000 threshold for the ECG, is available from £35,500 [7].
The entry-level e-4orce four-wheel-drive Ariya is priced from £45,500, while the mid-rung Advance version starts at £37,500 [8]. The range-topping Nismo performance edition, however, starts at a higher price of £56,630 [4].
Nissan's UK boss, James Taylor, expects the third-generation Leaf to receive the higher £3750 discount, positioning the UK-built Leaf crossover favourably [9]. The electric Juke, expected to be released in 2026, is the next Nissan EV anticipated after the third-generation Leaf [10].
Fiona Mackay, Nissan GB marketing director, stated that the Ariya now offers greater value without compromising on innovation, design, and performance [11]. The new Micra, with its entry price now £21,495 after the £1500 discount, also benefits from this pricing strategy [12].
This price cut and the integration of the ECG grant into the Ariya's pricing structure make the electric vehicle more affordable for a wider range of consumers, potentially boosting its popularity in the UK market.
The integration of the Electric Car Grant (ECG) into the pricing structure of the Nissan Ariya, now starting at £33,500 after the grant, makes the popular electric vehicle more affordable for a wider range of consumers, potentially boosting its popularity in the UK market. The move also places the Ariya's lifestyle, equipped with technology like its 63kWh battery pack, on par with the affordability offered by cars such as the entry-level Shiro edition.
