Nissan Ariya Evolve 2026 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7.6

Likes

Strong aftersales program
Serene and quiet driving experience
Plush cabin design

Dislikes

Busy ride on 20-inch wheels
Cabin storage could be better
Doesn’t stand out from the crowd
Jack Quick

Production Editor

1 min read

The Evolve is the flagship trim in the Australian Nissan Ariya line-up and the only one offered with all-wheel drive.

Pricing for this variant starts from $71,840 before on-road costs.

As standard the Ariya Evolve comes with 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive high-beam, a hands-free power tailgate, a panoramic glass sunroof, dual 12.3-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, a 10-speaker Bose sound system, a power-sliding centre console, a digital rear-view mirror, electric steering column adjustment and blue Nappa leather upholstery.

The Ariya Evolve e-4orce is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive set-up with total system outputs of 290kW and 600Nm. Nissan claims this trim can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.

These electric motors are fed by an 87kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a WLTP claimed range of 487km.

A Type 2 CCS combination charge port is standard. DC charging is offered at rates up to 130kW, which would see the battery charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 40 minutes.

AC charging, on the other hand, is offered at rates up to 22kW as standard, which would see the battery charge from 10 to 100 per cent in 4.5 hours.

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Nissan Ariya 2026: Evolve

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$55,840
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Jack Quick

Production Editor

Jack Quick has proven himself as one of Australia's most prolific motoring journalists since starting in the industry in 2021. He joined the CarsGuide team in 2025 after spending four years at CarExpert in various roles. Growing up on a farm in rural Victoria, Jack has been driving cars since before he could see over the wheel. He also gained plenty of experience operating heavy machinery. In fact, he currently holds a Heavy Rigid license. On the farm, Jack spent a lot of time bush-bashing in his family’s 1992 Suzuki Sierra soft-top and 1985 Holden Drover ute. This fuelled his life-long obsession with cars and was a key reason he purchased a 2020 Suzuki Jimny. This Jimny is now living out its days on the family farm and Jack currently drives a 2025 Renault Duster. You can find Jack on LinkedIn and Instagram. Expertise Heavy vehicles Off-road Education Bachelor of Arts (Photography and Journalism) | Deakin University | 2017-2021 Featured Publications CarExpert | 2021-2025 CarsGuide | 2025-present
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