In the first three months of 2023, Nissan sold 2,860 Ariya models in the US compared to 2,354 LEAF EV sales during the period. The trend has continued, with Ariya electric SUV sales reaching 2,335, while LEAF sales fell to 1,880 in the second quarter of the year.
The 2023 Nissan Ariya features up to 304 miles EPA-est range from an 87 kWh battery, starting at $43,190.
Despite once being a top-selling EV model globally, Nissan has failed to update the LEAF with modern technology. The automaker released the 2024 Nissan LEAF last week, which still features the inferior CHAdeMO charging plug.
Nissan accelerated its “Ambition 2030” strategy earlier this year after recognizing the urgency in the industry. Its new plans call for 19 new EVs globally (up from 15) as it aims to reach 40% US electric vehicle sales share by 2030.
Source: Nissan