Nissan Ariya named Best Pre-Owned EV of 2025

While electric vehicles like the Nissan Ariya are some of the best vehicles you can buy as a daily-driven car, not everyone is able to afford a brand-new car. While the Ariya is priced very well, from just $41,160, some people would prefer not to take the financial hit a new car takes after it’s driven off the lot. However, according to Recurrent, a used Ariya is the best EV out there.  

An Independent Study of the Best Used EVs 

Recurrent is an independent source for all things EV, with the aim of being honest about electric ownership. According to them, more than 26,000 users have connected their EVs to the Recurrent platform, recording about 600 million miles. In their data and customer feedback reporting, the 2023 Nissan Ariya is the best used EV to purchase in 2025, beating out the Ford Mach-E, Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model 3, and Hyundai Kona EV. Recurrent says that a used Ariya will run you under $30,000, which is impressive for the technology, luxury, and safety the car offers.  

What Recurrent Liked About the Ariya 

“The Ariya promises to be a reliable and steadfast car, with an accurate dashboard, very little range degradation, and most of its battery warranty left. It shines in terms of winter weather performance, where it holds on to 83% of its max range at freezing temps.“ 

Nissan Ariya Trim Levels 

When buying a Nissan Ariya, customers have the ability to choose between nine different trim levels, including the Engage, Venture+, Evolve+, and Empower+, which come standard with front-wheel drive. The Engage e-4ORCE, Engage+, Evolve+, Platinum+, and Platinum+ with 20” wheels all feature e-4ORCE all-wheel drive technology. Depending on the trim level chosen, the Ariya has either a 160kW, 178kW, 250kW, or 290kW motor. In performance testing, the Evolve+ and Platinum+ are able to get from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.8 seconds.  

Good Range 

Owners will love the amount of EPA-estimated range that the Nissan Ariya offers across all trim levels:  

• Engage FWD 
  • 216 miles 
• Venture+ FWD 
  • 304 miles 
• Engage e-4ORCE AWD 
  • 205 miles 
• Evolve+ FWD 
  • 289 miles 
• Engage+ e-4ORCE AWD 
  • 272 miles 
• Empower+ FWD 
  • 289 miles 
• Evolve+ e-4ORCE AWD 
  • 272 miles 
• Platinum+ e-4ORCE AWD 
  • 267 miles 
• Platinum+ e-4ORCE AWD w/ 20” wheels 
  • 257 miles 

Amazing Safety 

With features like ProPILOT Assist 2.0, drivers can relax their hands and let the Ariya take the wheel. You will be delighted to know that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Ariya their coveted Top Safety Pick+ award in its first year of production in 2023. The EV also received a 5-star crash test rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2023.  

Stop By Dick Smith Nissan of Lexington for More Information 

For those who have questions about buying an all-electric vehicle, the salespeople at Dick Smith Nissan of Lexington can help you understand everything about the Nissan Ariya and Leaf EVs. Both vehicles are excellent choices for buyers looking for a reliable EV to get into.  

Why Choose Dick Smith Nissan of Lexington  

At Dick Smith Nissan of Lexington, we believe our customers deserve the best prices and services. With over 100 new and used vehicles to choose from, our outstanding sales team and finance department will work hard to make sure you drive away happy. Our fantastic service department will take care of your new-to-you vehicle as if it were their own.