Recurrent Names Ariya Best Pre-Owned EV of 2025

Dick Smith of St. Andrews is pleased to announce that after looking at over 30 EVs in the U.S. market, EV market analyst firm Recurrent has named the 2023 Nissan Ariya as the best pre-owned EV. The award recognizes Ariya’s strong value retention, advanced technology, and standout performance among pre-owned EVs. 

Recurrent is a market analysis firm specializing in the EV market. They believe consumer confidence in EVs will increase when transparent, accurate EV model information is provided.  With a team of market analysts and battery scientists, they developed ten criteria, and each vehicle received a rating from 1 to 5 for 2-year-old EVs. The specific criteria, as described by Recurrent, are: 

1. Cost – this category is based on a Recurrent statistic called “cost per range mile,” which compares the ratio of the used price to the real-world range. It measures how much you pay for range vs. everything else (design, nice features, a killer sound system, etc). If you’re looking for a budget EV, you’ll want to keep this number low.  
2. Availability – How available are these cars? This affects your ability to get your hands on a used one and the ultimate sale price you may negotiate.  
3. Affordability – We look at how many vehicles, as a percentage, are priced below $25,000. We chose this price threshold because it is the cutoff for eligibility in the used EV tax credit program. 
4. Charging speed – this score factors in both AC (level 2) and DC (level 3; fast charging) speeds 
5. Charging network – as determined by owner satisfaction and surveys 
6. Range Reliability – We use the Recurrent range score to compare the average observed range today versus the average observed range when new. This helps you understand how well the range holds up with time. 
7. Accuracy – How well does the range on the dash reflect the actual range you can expect? Ideally, the dashboard prediction should be as close to reality as possible – both to reduce range anxiety and to prevent unexpected charging sessions. 
8. Variability – How does the car’s tech prepare it for winter or hot weather driving? 
9. Eligibility –  Is this make and model supported by Recurrent to track range health and battery condition? Are there any limitations on our coverage? 
10. Connectivity – How do drivers rate the car’s app, ease of use, and usefulness of features? This is a blended score based on app store reviews and community feedback. 

Ariya’s top-ranked position is partly attributed to its competitive pricing, with a starting MSRP of $39,770 for the new 2025 model. Additionally, Nissan is offering an attractive lease of $269 for 36 months with $4,549 down for a 2025 Ariya Engage FWD. The Ariya also impresses with its advanced safety and driver assistance technology, robust battery limited warranty, and exceptional cold weather performance, where studies found the Ariya retains 83% of its maximum range in freezing temperatures. 

Recurrent isn’t alone in its praise for the Ariya. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named it a TOP SAFETY PICK, and Consumer Guide has named it a Best Buy for two years in a row. Most of the criteria listed above that make the Ariya a best pre-owned vehicle also apply to new vehicle ownership. The reasons to go EV get stronger every day, so visit Dick Smith Nissan of St. Andrews and test drive a new Ariya.