2024 Nissan Ariya 0-60 Time: Nothing to Write Home About

By: Max F. Arellano / April 09, 2024

The 2024 Nissan Ariya 0-60 time ranges from 5 - 7.5 seconds, depending on the trim.

Similar to other EVs, performance is wide-ranging within the lineup and varies drastically based on whether the trim uses all-wheel drive or not.

2024 Nissan Ariya 0-60 Time by Trim

The Nissan Ariya offers a choice of four distinct powertrain configurations, of which two have undergone thorough testing, while the performance of the remaining two can only be estimated.

Buyers have the option between two battery capacities, each available with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations.

Opting for the FWD setup means power is delivered to the front wheels by a single electric motor. In contrast, the AWD variant employs two electric motors, with one powering the front wheels and the other dedicated to the rear, ensuring enhanced traction and performance.

Ariya Empower+

• 0-60 Time: 7.5 seconds
 
• 1/4 Mile Time: 15.9 seconds
• Battery: 87.0-kWh
 
• Transmission: 1-Speed Automatic
 
• Drive: FWD
 
• Body Style: SUV
 
• Horsepower: 238 HP
 
• Torque: 221 lb-ft
 
• MSRP: $53,690

Starting with the Empower+, we have the larger of the two battery packs with power sent to the front wheels, which is good for a 7.5 second 0-60 time, not exactly empowering.

Ariya Platinum+ e-4orce

• 0-60 Time: 5.0 seconds
 
• 1/4 Mile: 13.4 seconds
 
• Battery: 87.0-kWh
 
• Transmission: 1-Speed Automatic
 
• Drive: AWD
 
• Body Style: SUV
 
• Horsepower: 389 HP
 
• Torque: 442 lb-ft
 
• MSRP: $60,190

Next, we have the Platinum+ e-4orce, which sounds more like an Xbox Live gamertag than a top-of-the-line trim.

The Platinum+ e-4orce boasts the lineup's most potent powertrain, shared with the Evolve+ e-4ORCE and Engage+ e-4ORCE trims. It also uses the larger battery pack, this time delivering power to all 4 wheels, significantly improving the 0-60 time to just 5.0 seconds.

Other Powertrains

The aforementioned powertrains feature the larger of the two battery packs. Also available is the 67-kWh battery which can be had in both front and rear-wheel drive. The front-wheel drive option produces 214 horsepower and costs as little as $43,190.

The all-wheel drive option produces 335 horsepower and is about $4,000 more expensive.

Neither of these variants have been formally tested but Nissan claims that both of them are actually .1 second faster than their larger-battery-pack counterparts. Whether that's true or not is unknown at this point.

The takeaway here is opting for all-wheel drive offers a major boost in performance across all trims without affecting the price too much.

2024 Nissan Ariya 0-60 Time vs Rivals

 

Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Mustang Mach-E has even more powertrain options than the Ariya, with the fastest GT Performance edition getting from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, and costing around $66,000.

Most comparable to the Ariya Platinum+ e-4orce is the Premium Mach-E, which has a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds and undercuts the Ariya in price, costing just $45,000.

Even the slowest Select trim significantly outperforms the entry-level Ariya Empower+, getting to 60 mph in about 6 seconds.

Volkswagen ID.4

Similar to the Mustang Mach-E, you can get the ID.4 in either all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. There is only 1 battery pack available - which has a capacity of 77.0-kWh - making the trim lineup decidedly less complicated than most EVs.

Volkswagon estimates the ID.4 with rear-wheel drive can accelerate to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds, with the AWD accomplishing the feat in 4.9 seconds.

Both of them are cheaper than their Ariya counterparts.

Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 has 4 powertrain options. It shares part of its naming convention with the Kia K5, with the GT-Line and GT representing the mid-level and top-tier trim, respectively.

Every trim, aside from the entry-level Light variant, has undergone performance testing. The GT-Line equipped with rear-wheel drive achieves a 0-60 time of 6.7 seconds. Opting for all-wheel drive in the same trim shortens this time dramatically to 4.5 seconds.

Meanwhile, the top-tier GT model, boasting a robust 576 horsepower, rockets to 60 mph in a mere 3.2 seconds.

From a price standpoint, the GT can be had for essentially the same price as the Ariya Platinum+ e-4orce, which is somewhat embarrassing for Nissan given that the GT is almost 2 seconds faster.

Conclusion

The Nissan Ariya is behind the pack when it comes to acceleration, with even its fastest trim trailing its competition's mid-level offerings. Since it doesn't undercut its rivals in price, it's fair to say that you can get much better value out of just about any EV on the market if performance is your main concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the Nissan Ariya?

The speed of the Nissan Ariya can vary depending on the model. For the models highlighted in this article:

 
• The Ariya Platinum+ e-4orce (AWD) has a 0-60 time of 5.0 seconds and a top speed of 128 mph.
 
• The Ariya Empower+ (FWD) has a 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 102 mph.

How much horsepower does the Nissan Ariya have?

The horsepower varies by trim:

 
• The Ariya Platinum+ e-4orce, Evolve+ e-4ORCE, and Engage+ e-4ORCE have 389 horsepower.
 
• The Ariya Empower+, Premiere, Venture+, and Evolve+ have 238 horsepower.
 
• The Engage has 214 horsepower.
 
• The Engage e-4orce has 315 horsepower.

Does the Nissan Ariya have AWD?

Yes, the Nissan Arya offers AWD, which significantly improves performance as it utilizes two electric motors instead of one.

Is Nissan Ariya made in Japan?

Yes, the Nissan Ariya is manufactured in Japan. Nissan is a Japanese company, and production of the Ariya takes place in their home country, leveraging their extensive experience in automotive manufacturing and electric vehicle technology.