Head-to-head
Renault Scenic E-Tech vs Nissan Ariya
Just $150 separates the Renault Scenic E-Tech and Nissan Ariya on starting price, but the Renault Scenic E-Tech goes 121 km further on a charge. Here's where the rest of the spec sheets pull apart.
Option A · SUV
Renault Scenic E-Tech
Renault reinvented the Scenic nameplate as a sharp-looking electric SUV — the EV87 variant pairs an 87 kWh battery with 625 km WLTP range. The 22 kW three-phase AC charging is unusual at this price.
- From
- $55,990
- Range
- 625 km
- Battery
- 87 kWh
Option B · SUV
Nissan Ariya
Nissan's electric mid-size SUV — finally in Australia after a long wait, with the longest factory warranty of any EV on sale: 10 years / 300,000 km on both vehicle and battery.
- From
- $55,840
- Range
- 504 km
- Battery
- 87 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Renault Scenic E-Tech and Nissan Ariya, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Renault Scenic E-Tech
The Renault Scenic E-Tech goes 121 km further on a charge (625 vs 504 km WLTP).
- 2
Warranty · advantage Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya covers the vehicle for 5 more years (10 vs 5 yrs).
- 3
DC charging · advantage Renault Scenic E-Tech
The Renault Scenic E-Tech accepts 20 kW more DC peak charging (150 vs 130 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 4
Boot · advantage Renault Scenic E-Tech
The Renault Scenic E-Tech swallows 79 L more cargo with the rear seats up (545 vs 466 L).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Renault Scenic E-Tech wins
- ▸ 121 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (150 kW vs 130 kW)
Where the Nissan Ariya wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $150
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (8.1s vs 8.4s)
- ▸ Longer warranty (10 years)
Renault Scenic E-Tech
What we like
- ✓ 625 km WLTP range from EV87 variant
- ✓ Class-leading 22 kW three-phase AC charging
- ✓ Fresh 2025 ANCAP 5-star rating
What we don't
- ✕ Renault service network limited regionally
- ✕ Modest 0–100 for the price
- ✕ Pricing lifts quickly above the entry variant
Nissan Ariya
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 10-year / 300,000 km warranty (best in Australia)
- ✓ Fresh 2025 ANCAP 5-star rating
- ✓ Class-leading 22 kW three-phase AC charging
What we don't
- ✕ Modest 0-100 for the price (8.1s)
- ✕ Pricing climbs sharply for AWD e-4ORCE variants
- ✕ Late to market — competitors have evolved further
Frequently asked: Renault Scenic E-Tech vs Nissan Ariya
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Renault Scenic E-Tech or the Nissan Ariya?
- The Nissan Ariya is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $55,840 versus $55,990 for the Renault Scenic E-Tech, a $150 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Renault Scenic E-Tech has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 625 km, 121 km further than the Nissan Ariya's 504 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Renault Scenic E-Tech accepts a peak DC charging rate of 150 kW versus 130 kW for the Nissan Ariya. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Nissan Ariya does 0–100 km/h in 8.1 seconds — 0.3 s quicker than the Renault Scenic E-Tech's 8.4 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Which has the longer warranty?
- The Nissan Ariya is covered by a 10-year vehicle warranty, versus 5 years for the Renault Scenic E-Tech. Both also carry separate high-voltage battery warranties — check the manufacturer's site for the latest kilometre and condition limits.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Renault Scenic E-Tech
if…
- ✓ maximum range matters (121 km further per charge)
- ✓ you match the profile: families
Choose the
Nissan Ariya
if…
- ✓ peace-of-mind warranty matters (5 more years of cover)
- ✓ you match the profile: warranty-focused buyers
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.