Nissan Ariya 87 kWh Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Medium SUV · 2025 – CurrentFBT exempt
- Usable Battery
- 87kWh
- AC Charging
- 22kW
- DC Charging
- 130kW
- 10–80% Time
- 40min
The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh charges at up to 130 kW on a DC fast charger and 22 kW on AC. It takes about 40 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 13.2 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 87 kWh NMC battery.
Nissan Ariya 87 kWh Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 87 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Front) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 13.2 hrs |
| Efficiency | 191 Wh/km |
The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh uses a 87 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Nissan's advice.
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Nissan Ariya 87 kWh Charging Times
Nissan Ariya 87 kWh Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 22 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 130 kW |
How Long Does a Nissan Ariya 87 kWh Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 40.0 hrs (0 to 100%) | 12 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 25.6 hrs (0 to 100%) | 19 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 13.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 37 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 8.4 hrs (0 to 100%) | 58 km per hour |
| 22 kW public AC charger | 22 kW | 4.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 115 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 77 min (10 to 80%) | 62 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 110 kW | 40 min (10 to 80%) | 144 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh. It charges the battery from empty to full in 13.2 hrs and adds about 37 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, a 22 kW charger uses the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh's full AC speed and charges it in 4.2 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 22 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 13.2 hrs | 4.2 hrs |
| Range per hour | 37 km | 115 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 40.0 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 13.2 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Nissan Ariya 87 kWh?
A full charge costs $6.09 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $30.45 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $60.90. A petrol medium SUV uses about 10.2 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $20.40 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol medium SUV | Not applicable | $20.40 | $3,060 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $30.45 | $6.69 | $1,003 | $2,057 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $6.09 | $1.34 | $201 | $2,859 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $60.90 | $13.37 | $2,006 | $1,054 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $802 a year on charging the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh at home.
Nissan Ariya 87 kWh Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh ranks 35 of 40 medium SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XPENG G6 RWD Long Range | $56,800 | 451 | 12 min |
| 1 | XPENG G6 AWD Performance | $63,800 | 451 | 12 min |
| 3 | Zeekr 7x RWD | $57,990 | 450 | 11 min |
| 4 | Zeekr 7x Long Range RWD | $63,990 | 420 | 15 min |
| 4 | Zeekr 7x Performance AWD | $72,900 | 420 | 15 min |
| 35 | Nissan Ariya 87 kWh | $63,840 | 130 | 40 min |
Nissan Ariya 87 kWh 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 403 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 40 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 40 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 3 fast charging stops of about 40 minutes each, 2 hr in total, for a total trip time of about 12 hr.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 40 min | 5 hr 40 min |
| 1,000 km | 3 | 2 hr | 12 hr |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 130 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Nissan Ariya 87 kWh Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Nissan Ariya 87 kWh does not support bidirectional charging.
Nissan Ariya 87 kWh Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $63,840. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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13.2 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 40 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 130 kW or more.
22 kW on AC and 130 kW on DC, adding about 144 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the right side (front).
$6.09 at home on an EV plan, $30.45 on a flat tariff, or $60.90 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
No, the Nissan Ariya 87 kWh does not support V2L.
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