You have probably heard things haven’t been looking good for Nissan. While it’s likely that an alliance between Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi will materialize sometime in 2026, right now is a great time to score a used car deal on the Nissan EV that most people forgot about.
Nissan was relatively early to the electric space with the Leaf in 2010. Later models got a range boost and could often be found with super cheap lease deals. Instead of updating the Leaf to be more competitive with the popular Chevy Bolt, Nissan decided to pivot to the EV crossover market with the Aryia. This model would take styling cues from the popular Murano but be closer in size to a Rogue. With a starting price of around $40,000 and up to 304 miles of range the Aryia was competitive, on paper. However, it got lost in the crowd with more desirable offerings from Tesla, GM, and Hyundai/Kia.
Launched in 2023, used Aryias would now potentially qualify for the used vehicle tax credit if you can score one for under $25,000. With some extra help from Uncle Sam, this means that some buyers (depending on their filing status) can buy a stylish and well-equipped EV crossover for less than a Nissan Kicks.
According to Cars.com, there are over 550 used Aryias for sale nationwide, the bulk of those are retailing in the high $20,000 to low $30,000 range. Setting the filter for cars under $25,000 reduces the inventory to about 190 cars.
At this price point buyers will mostly find base-level to mid-level trims, but there are some excellent values available, most of which with very low miles. However, you will have to likely contend with Nissan dealer shenanigans where dealers post a price that’s super cheap only to make up for it with extra fees and add-ons, such as this Certified 2023 example one in Florida with a posted price of $23,000.
The fine print on the dealer’s page indicates that the real price will be a bit higher
“Price does not include applicable state sales tax, title, license plate, pre-delivery service charge of $1299.00 (This charge represents costs and profit to the dealer for items such as inspecting, cleaning, and adjusting vehicles, and preparing documents related to the sale), electronic filing fee of $899.00 (This charge represents costs and profit to the dealer for items such as inspecting, cleaning, and adjusting vehicles, and preparing documents related to the sale).”
This is going to be a common tactic among dealers selling cars that fall under that $25,000 threshold because the IRS rules stipulate that the purchase price cannot exceed $25,000 but there is nothing to stop the dealers from upcharging you on the extras.
While the Aryia may not get all the hype compared to some other offerings, it’s a solid overall package that we found blurs the line between mainstream and luxury. With some smart shopping, and applying the tax credits (while they are still available), buyers can buy a great EV for close to $20,000.
Tom McParland is a contributing writer for Jalopnik and runs AutomatchConsulting.com. He takes the hassle out of buying or leasing a car. Got a car buying question? Send it to [email protected]
