The Ariya, Nissan’s all-electric SUV, won’t be offered in the US in 2026. Nissan officially cut the Ariya from its 2026 lineup as it prepares to launch the new and improved LEAF EV.
Nissan cuts Ariya SUV in the US, adds LEAF EV for 2026
If you were looking to drive off in Nissan’s electric SUV, you’d better get one soon. Nissan sent a notice to dealers across the US outlining the upcoming changes.
The memo, viewed by Automotive News, confirmed Nissan plans to halt Ariya production for the US market for the 2026 model year.
Nissan’s sudden announcement is the latest in a string of setbacks as the Japanese automaker looks to revamp the brand. As part of its comeback plan, Nissan is aggressively cutting costs, so it’s not a huge shock to see the Ariya dropped from its US lineup.
Between the Trump administration’s new 15% import tariff and the upcoming expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, Nissan will instead use the resources to launch the next-gen LEAF (which we already had the chance to check out).
A company spokesperson confirmed with The Drive that Nissan is “reallocating resources to support the launch of the all-new 2026 Leaf,” which it promises “will have the lowest starting MSRP out of all new EVs currently on sale in the US.”
The 2026 Nissan LEAF will start at $29,990, but according to reports, production will be limited for the first few months. The Automotive News report claims Nissan will allocate just 500 units for the first few months as it struggles to secure enough battery supply.
Nissan said the Ariya is still on sale in the US, vowing to support current owners. However, whether it will return for the 2027 model year remains up in the air.
Nissan has heavily discounted the Ariya since it went on sale three years ago to keep up with lower-priced, often more advanced competitor models.
| 2025 Nissan Ariya trim | Battery (kWh) |
Starting Prices* (MSRP) | Range (miles) |
| Engage FWD | 66 | $39,770 | 216 |
| Engage e-4ORCE | 66 | $43,770 | 205 |
| Evolve + FWD | 91 | $44,370 | 289 |
| Engage + e-4ORCE | 91 | $45,370 | 272 |
| Evolve + e-4ORCE | 91 | $48,370 | 272 |
| Platinum + e-4ORCE | 91 | $54,370 | 267 |
Through the first half of 2025, Nissan sold 7,471 Ariya models in the US, an increase of 43% compared to the same period last year.
The 2025 Nissan Ariya starts at $39,770 in the US with a driving range of 216 miles. The extended-range Evolve trim, with 289 miles of range, is priced from $44,370.
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