Nissan Ariya

As the fully-electric Nissan Leaf reaches the end of its cord, the new Ariya plugs in. The Ariya is vastly superior to the outgoing Leaf in terms of space, range, power, and style. For starters, the Ariya is available in front- and all-wheel drive flavors, with an EPA-estimated range between 265 and 304 miles. Offered with either of two battery packs, the Ariya is a smooth operator whose feistiest output maxes out at 389 horsepower. While its interior is arguably Nissan's most elegant to date, complete with wood-trim pieces and haptic buttons on the dashboard, the Ariya doesn't offer much in terms of excitement. Plus, it's maximum DC-fast charging rate of 130 kW is lame compared to rivals such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and KIa EV6 which can recharge much quicker at up to 230 kW.