Hyundai ELEXIO vs Nissan ARIYA

The Hyundai ELEXIO starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan ARIYA opens at $55,840. That makes the Nissan ARIYA the more affordable entry point by $4,150.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $65,989 and $61,424 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Hyundai ELEXIO and Nissan ARIYA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Hyundai ELEXIO and 86% for the Nissan ARIYA.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Nissan ARIYA packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai ELEXIO.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Hyundai ELEXIO and 7 in the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai ELEXIO misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Hyundai ELEXIO features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display that the Hyundai ELEXIO does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai ELEXIO gets leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather.

The Hyundai ELEXIO uses a Electric Motor producing 160kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Nissan ARIYA is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 88.1kWh (Hyundai ELEXIO) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 700km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Hyundai ELEXIO) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

The Hyundai ELEXIO measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 20mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 506L in the Hyundai ELEXIO and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Hyundai ELEXIO a 40L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai ELEXIO leads with a 1,250kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai ELEXIO) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan ARIYA). Both match on warranty length.