- Newest year: 2026
- Electric
- Small SUVs
2026 Nissan Ariya MPGe & Charging Cost
5 configurations · 90–101 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026 Nissan Ariya at a glance
The 2026 Nissan Ariya has 5 configurations in the EPA database, rated 90–101 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the 63kWh FWD at 101 MPGe (33 kWh per 100 miles, 216 mi of range), about $910 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $910 to $1,030, a $120 difference. The 63kWh FWD costs less to fuel than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations rated for MY2026 (class median $2,250 a year).
What the 2026 63kWh FWD costs to drive
Per month
$76
$910 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.52
Per 100 miles
$6.07
Five years
$4,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,340less a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2026 Nissan Ariya MPGe
EPA range 205–289 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63kWh (Most efficient) | FWD | 33 | 101 | 216 mi | $910 |
| 87kWh | FWD | 34 | 98 | 289 mi | $940 |
| e-4ORCE 63kWh | AWD | 35 | 95 | 205 mi | $970 |
| e-4ORCE 87kWh | AWD | 37 | 92 | 272 mi | $1,010 |
| PLATINUM+ e-4ORCE 87kWh 19in. Wheels | AWD | 37 | 90 | 267 mi | $1,030 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 63kWh FWD: $2,390 in Hawaii and $630 in Louisiana, a $1,760 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2023-2025 (2023)
- 2026
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2026 Nissan Ariya compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2023-2025 Nissan Ariya) is rated 87–103 MPGe combined and costs $900–$1,070 a year to fuel; the 2026 model is rated 90–101 MPGe and costs $910–$1,030 a year.
How efficient is the 2026 Nissan Ariya?
EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Ariya at 90–101 MPGe combined across 5 configurations. The most efficient, the 63kWh FWD, is rated 101 MPGe combined (109 city / 94 highway).
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Nissan Ariya per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the 63kWh FWD costs about $910 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $910–$1,030 a year. That is a $120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Nissan Ariya 100 miles?
About $6.07 per 100 miles for the 63kWh FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $6.07 and $6.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Nissan Ariya more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 63kWh FWD is rated 109 city and 94 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 15 MPGe.
How does the 2026 Nissan Ariya compare with other small SUV configurations?
The 63kWh FWD costs about $910 a year to fuel, $1,340 less than the class median of $2,250, and less than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2026 Nissan Ariya?
EPA rates the range at 205–289 miles depending on configuration, and the 63kWh FWD goes 216 mi. Efficiency is 33–37 kWh per 100 miles (90–101 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $910–$1,030 a year, or $6.07 per 100 miles for the 63kWh FWD.
Is the 2026 Nissan Ariya different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 101 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $910. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2026 against 6 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Nissan Ariya for that year.