Nissan’s Ariya electric SUV arrives in Australia this September with a suite of incentives aimed at early buyers, including a complimentary three‑phase onboard charger upgrade and a free home charger for eligible customers.
What Nissan is offering
- A free three‑phase onboard charger upgrade, valued at $3,000, is being offered for a limited number of purchases of the base Engage and mid‑range Advance and Advance+ grades while stocks last. The top‑spec Evolve includes the three‑phase unit as standard.
- Certain eligible customers can also receive an Autel Maxicharger 22kW AC home charger (supplied via Nissan’s charging partner JET Charge), valued at $1,479. This home charger offer excludes installation, finishes on 30 September 2025 and does not apply to government, rental or national fleet buyers.
Charging benefits
Nissan notes that pairing the three‑phase onboard charger with the Autel 22kW unit can dramatically reduce charging time: a full 10-100 per cent charge that can take up to 12.5 hours on a 7.4kW single‑phase charger is cut to approximately 3.5-4.5 hours with the three‑phase/22kW combination.
Availability and support
Nissan Australia will sell and service EVs across more than 90 dealerships nationally, with additional outlets planned to come online in the next six months. The Ariya’s arrival is an expansion of Nissan’s local EV footprint; the brand has offered the Leaf hatchback in Australia since 2013.
Timing and market context
The Ariya was revealed in production form in 2020 and entered production in 2021, but its Australian launch was delayed from an originally planned 2023 arrival. Nissan Australia attributed the postponement to Australian Design Rules (ADRs) and constrained supply for the local market. The delay also meant the Ariya largely missed the intense price competition that swept the Australian EV market, driven in part by aggressive pricing from Tesla. “I think we’ve been smart with the timing,” Nissan Australia chief Andrew Humberstone told CarExpert in September 2024, adding that later timing helped Nissan avoid “catastrophic” pricing pressure.
Pricing and warranty
The Ariya will start at $55,840 before on‑road costs – more than $10,000 less than the most affordable Toyota bZ4X ($66,000 before on‑roads) and Subaru Solterra ($69,990 plus on‑roads). It also undercuts the Tesla Model Y (from $58,900 plus on‑roads), though it sits slightly above the BYD Sealion 7 (from $54,990 before on‑roads). Nissan backs the Ariya with a 10‑year/300,000 km vehicle warranty (when serviced within the dealer network) and an eight‑year/160,000 km battery warranty.
What to watch
- Offers are limited: Nissan has not disclosed exact quantities for the free onboard charger upgrade.
- The home charger offer excludes installation and several customer categories, and it expires on 30 September 2025.
- Compare pricing and total cost of ownership, including dealer servicing requirements to maintain warranty eligibility.
Conclusion
The Ariya’s Australian launch arrives with meaningful incentives that will appeal to early buyers planning to charge at home and those prioritising faster AC charging. With competitive pricing, a substantial warranty package and dealer support across a growing network, Nissan is positioning the Ariya to be a practical option in the mid‑size electric SUV segment. Prospective buyers should check eligibility and availability with local dealers, and factor installation costs for home charging into their purchase calculations.
FAQs
Q: When will the Nissan Ariya be available in Australia?
A: Nissan has scheduled the Ariya to launch in Australia in September. Exact showroom availability will vary by dealer.
Q: Which Ariya variants qualify for the free three‑phase onboard charger?
A: The base Engage and the mid‑range Advance and Advance+ grades are eligible for the free three‑phase onboard charger upgrade for a limited number of purchases. The top‑spec Evolve includes this feature as standard.
Q: Who is eligible for the free Autel Maxicharger 22kW home charger?
A: Certain retail customers are eligible; the offer excludes government, rental and national fleet customers. Installation is not included and the offer ends on 30 September 2025.
Q: How much faster is charging with the three‑phase onboard charger and 22kW home unit?
A: Nissan estimates charging from 10 to 100 per cent can fall from about 12.5 hours on a 7.4kW single‑phase charger to roughly 3.5-4.5 hours with the three‑phase onboard charger and 22kW AC home charger.
Q: What is the starting price of the Ariya in Australia?
A: The Ariya starts at $55,840 before on‑road costs.
Q: What warranties cover the Ariya?
A: Nissan offers a 10‑year/300,000 km vehicle warranty if serviced within its dealer network, and an eight‑year/160,000 km battery warranty.
Q: Are installation costs for the home charger included in the offer?
A: No – the free Autel Maxicharger 22kW AC unit does not include installation.
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