If you’re searching for an electric SUV that can handle Colorado’s unpredictable weather, mountain adventures, and daily family life, the Nissan ARIYA might just be your perfect match. With a spacious interior, innovative tech, and available all-wheel drive, the ARIYA delivers a premium EV experience that’s not just smart—it’s built for real life in Colorado.

Here’s why we think the Nissan ARIYA is one of the best electric vehicles for families in Colorado.

The ARIYA’s interior was designed with families in mind. Whether you’re doing school drop-offs in Boulder or packing up for a weekend in the Rockies, you’ll appreciate features like:

• Ample rear legroom – even tall teenagers will ride comfortably.
• Flat-floor interior – no transmission hump = more usable space.
• Power-sliding center console – adjust the space between driver and passenger to fit car seats or bags.
• Optional panoramic moonroof – great for little passengers who love to look up at the mountains.
  Plus, with up to 59.7 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats down, there’s plenty of room for strollers, sports gear, and even a week’s worth of groceries from Trader Joe's or Whole Foods.

Colorado families need a car that can handle snow, sleet, and the occasional muddy trail. The ARIYA’s available e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system delivers outstanding traction and stability on slick roads.

And with heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and a heat pump climate system, everyone stays warm—without eating into your range like older EVs.

At Boulder Nissan, we stock the ARIYA trims that make the most sense for Colorado families: Engage, Engage+, and Evolve+. Each one is loaded with thoughtful features that balance value, range, and performance.

• ENGAGE AWD: Perfect for everyday drivers who want great range at a great price. Comes with heated seats, key safety features, and an intuitive infotainment system.
• ENGAGE+ e-4ORCE AWD: Adds enhanced battery capacity and AWD for extra confidence in snowy or mountainous conditions.
• EVOLVE+ e-4ORCE AWD: Steps things up with a panoramic moonroof, premium interior finishes, and advanced tech for longer road trips and growing families.

These trims give you flexibility—whether you need the best value, the best capability, or the best comfort.

Explore our in-stock ARIYA models →

Parents don’t have time to worry about range anxiety. Luckily, the ARIYA offers:

• Up to 272 miles of range (with the ENGAGE+ AWD and EVOLVE+ AWD models)
• Available fast charging for quick top-ups on the go
• Compatibility with Tesla Superchargers using a NACS adapter from Nissan

And thanks to Colorado’s inexpensive electricity and local charging options (check out PlugShare), ARIYA drivers can spend less on “fuel” than with a traditional gas SUV.

Want to see how much you could save? Check out our blog on EV charging vs gas costs in Colorado →

When you're driving your most precious cargo, safety matters. The Nissan ARIYA comes loaded with driver-assist features, including:

• ProPILOT Assist 2.0 (available on select trims) – hands-free highway driving with lane change assist
• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
• Intelligent Around View® Monitor – makes tight parking in Pearl Street or the school pickup lane a breeze
• Blind Spot Intervention + Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Plus, the 2025 ARIYA is an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK for 2024, giving families extra confidence on every trip.

Here’s the cherry on top: Right now, you can get up to $7,500 in Nissan Customer Cash when you lease or finance an ARIYA with NILT — plus a $4,100 Colorado state EV tax credit. That’s serious savings on a seriously advanced electric SUV.

 

Right now at Boulder Nissan, we have limited-time ARIYA lease specials designed to make EV ownership more affordable than ever.
See our current ARIYA lease specials →

If you’re looking for a family SUV that blends comfort, safety, performance, and electric efficiency, the Nissan ARIYA deserves a test drive. It's sleek enough for city errands, smart enough for long highway drives, and rugged enough for mountain life.

 

Swing by Boulder Nissan—just a mile from the CU Boulder campus—and take one for a spin. Our EV experts can help you understand incentives, range options, and how to find the right ARIYA trim for your family.