Just a few weeks ago, Nissan announced it was putting the Ariya to the sword after just two years. Nissan said the decision was made as the company begins "reallocating resources to support the launch of the all-new 2026 Leaf." Simultaneously, the relatively new crossover EV has suffered from typical EV depreciation (which is to say quite a lot of depreciation), and used examples are now enticingly cheap.

You Can Have An Ariya For Well Under MSRP

Some housekeeping: a new 2025 Nissan Ariya starts at $41,265. This is for the base model, and nets you a single front-mounted electric motor with some 214 horsepower and around 216 miles of range. Upper trims offer 287 miles of range thanks to a bigger battery. It's not quite competitive with modern entry-level EVs. But as a used car? Things look a bit better.

A quick look through some classifieds on Cars.com shows that used models can be had for around $22,000 before any remaining EV tax incentives. That's nearly half price for effectively the same car. The Ariya received limited updates over the last few years, largely owing to just how new it is. The cheapest model found is listed for just $18,500, and many examples had shown a rapidly decreasing price history.

How'd The Ariya Get So Cheap?

This isn't wholly unusual, but the Ariya stands out because of its relatively low price point after a little bit of depreciation. Other EVs depreciate in a similarly severe manner. Six-figure Porsche Taycans can regularly be had for half that, for example. The Ariya's circumstance is a bit more unique, however, because it's no longer in production.

Nissan said it opted to end production of the model to focus on the Leaf, but tariffs likely played a role as well. Subject to a 15% tariff due to its Japanese point of origin, the already pricey crossover simply couldn't compete as a result.

For potential buyers, all this means exercising caution. While Nissan (probably) isn't going anywhere, it's possible that support for the Ariya, both in terms of parts and software, could become harder to come by a decade from now. However, the EV is still an enticing value. The Ariya was a solid effort from Nissan, and while performance specs didn't stack up on paper against rivals, the 50% discount sure helps a lot.