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Nissan Ariya Heads to Australia as UK Debuts £33,500 Shiro Entry Model

Local EV grants in the UK complement regulatory timing in Australia to help Nissan undercut rivals on price.

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Overview

  • First shipments of the Ariya have left Nissan’s Tochigi Plant and are en route to Australia ahead of the SUV’s early September on-sale debut.
  • Australian orders opened July 25 with a starting price of A$55,840 before on-road costs, undercutting key rivals such as the Tesla Model Y and Toyota bZ4X.
  • Nissan Australia will offer four variants—from a 63 kWh front-wheel-drive Engage to the dual-motor all-wheel-drive Evolve—each backed by a 10-year/300,000 km vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
  • In the UK Nissan introduced the entry-level Ariya Shiro at £33,500 after the £1,500 government grant, pairing a 63 kWh battery with a claimed 250-mile range and standard ProPilot driver assistance.
  • Regulatory hurdles including Australian Design Rules and the January 2025 New Vehicle Efficiency Standard shaped the staggered rollout, allowing Nissan to sidestep early price-war pressures in key markets.