Nissan Tells US Dealers Ariya Will Be In Limited Supply This Year [Video]

Unveiled in July 2020 and slated to launch in mid-2021, the Nissan Ariya is still not widely available in the United States – and scarcity looks set to continue into 2023 as well.

US deliveries of the 2023 Ariya began late last year after COVID-related chip shortages delayed it repeatedly. Nissan only sold 201 Ariya EVs last year in the United States, and the electric crossover may still remain scarce in 2023, at least in the first part of the year.

Nissan warned its dealers on Sunday that US supplies of the Ariya crossover will be limited this year amid high battery material costs and availability. During a make meeting at NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association), the Japanese automaker had to answer many questions from dealers regarding the Ariya’s availability and affordability.

According to Automotive News, many of the approximately 200 retailers in attendance wanted to know why they aren’t receiving more …