NISSAN ARIYA HIGHWAY RANGE TEST PLATINUM+ E-4ORCE BIG BATTERY LONG RANGE

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The Nissan Ariya Platinum+ e-4orce, in its most optioned configuration, presents a mixed bag for potential buyers. While offering a comfortable ride and surprisingly brisk acceleration at higher speeds thanks to its externally excited motors, its premium price point, particularly at $62,770 as tested, is a significant drawback. The reviewer highlights the poor interior plastics and a confusing software interface, noting the lack of intuitive features like one-pedal driving, which is present in the much more affordable Leaf. Charging performance is also a concern, with slow peak speeds and a lengthy top-off period, especially from 80% to 100%. Despite the car's inherent quickness and pleasant driving dynamics, the high cost and certain feature omissions make it difficult to recommend over competitors, especially when considering tax credits available for other vehicles. The reviewer plans to test a long-range model under better conditions in the future.