Nissan’s all-electric SUV, the Ariya, will no longer be available in the U.S. market starting in 2026. The automaker has officially removed the Ariya from its upcoming lineup as it shifts focus toward launching a revamped version of the LEAF EV. According to Automotive News, Nissan intends to end Ariya production for the U.S. market for the 2026 model year.
The decision is part of Nissan’s broader cost-cutting strategy aimed at reducing operational expenses and improving profitability. The Ariya, which marked Nissan’s re-entry into the EV segment following the launch of its LEAF hatchback in 2010, now appears to be the first model affected by the restructuring effort.
The Ariya entered the U.S. market in late 2022 as a 2023 model, but Nissan has since confirmed the 2025 model year will be its last offering in the American market.
A company spokesperson said Nissan is redirecting investment and focus toward launching the new 2026 Leaf, promising it will offer the lowest starting MSRP of any all-new EV currently sold in the U.S.
The discontinuation of the Ariya in the U.S. marks another setback for Nissan, adding to a series of challenges that include scrapped plans for four electric vehicles originally slated for production at its Canton, Mississippi facility. Nissan also confirmed it will continue selling its remaining 2025 Ariya inventory in the U.S. and maintain support for current owners.
The 2026 Nissan LEAF is set to launch with a starting price of $29,990, though initial production will be limited. According to Automotive News, Nissan plans to allocate only 500 units in the early months due to ongoing battery supply challenges. With the Ariya exiting the lineup, the LEAF will remain Nissan’s sole electric vehicle offering in the U.S. market.
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