​​Nissan Ariya named Best Pre-Owned EV of 2025​

Finding the perfect pre-owned vehicle can be a challenge these days, especially when you are looking for a pre-owned electric vehicle. Some EVs experienced a major drop in value due to demand, while others usually had quality and reliability issues. However, the Nissan ARIYA was developed with dependability in mind. Combining a solid drive system with the technology you expect in an advanced vehicle, the ARIYA was also made to be comfortable and practical for sustainable families.  

This is why Recurrent named the 2023 Nissan ARIYA the best pre-owned EV available today. It earned the top overall ranking among more than 30 evaluated models. The award recognizes Ariya’s strong value retention, advanced technology, and standout performance in the pre-owned EV market. 

Who is Recurrent? Their mission is to accelerate EV adoption by providing transparency and confidence in the used EV market. Over 26,000 drivers connect their EVs to the Recurrent platform, which has recorded roughly 600 million miles to date. 

Recurrent’s team of market analysts and battery scientists analyzed vehicles based on affordability, charging speed, range reliability, connectivity, and overall ownership experience. The ARIYA’s top-ranked position was earned thanks to its competitive pricing, advanced driver assistance features, strong battery limited warranty, and exceptional winter performance – maintaining 83% of its maximum range in freezing temperatures. 

One factor that was not listed in this award was aftersales care. EV Carefree+ is a maintenance program that keeps tabs on your ARIYA. This program checks on the health of your battery pack and other key EV components to keep your ARIYA running for years to come. 

What you get in an ARIYA is why Recurrent gave it its award. The bold, cutting-edge design is one. ARIYA is a sharp-looking vehicle that has influenced the design of the latest Nissan models. Consumers can choose their ARIYA with the dual-motor e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system, combining extra performance with needed traction on wet, snowy, and gravel surfaces.  

The ARIYA was the first vehicle equipped with the ProPILOT Assist 2.0 driver assistance technology. On top of ensuring you keep up with traffic, you can drive hands-free on certain occasions when it is safe. It is also one of the safest EV SUVs on the market, earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK designation.  

Even if you have a 2023 ARIYA, you can still access the NISSAN ENERGY Charge Network. Through the MyNissan app, you can now charge up at over 100,000 in-network public DC fast charging stations across the country.  

The ARIYA is also a great value. If you are interested in a pre-owned or a new one, contact us at Dick Smith Nissan of Columbia and see for yourself why it is the best EV SUV out there!