Quick answer

In the 2025 ARIYA driver display, open EV Settings > Chg. Connector Lock and choose Auto for charging-only locking, Lock for persistent locking or Unlock for no connector lock.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for all 2025 U.S.-market Nissan ARIYA trims and both FWD and e-4ORCE AWD configurations.

Retail trim / version
ENGAGE FWD, ENGAGE Dual Motor e-4ORCE AWD, ENGAGE+ Dual Motor e-4ORCE AWD, EVOLVE+ FWD, EVOLVE+ Dual Motor e-4ORCE AWD, PLATINUM+ Dual Motor e-4ORCE AWD
Compatibility check

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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for all 2025 U.S.-market Nissan ARIYA trims and both FWD and e-4ORCE AWD configurations.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Key fob & access orientation diagram for Nissan ARIYA
Key fob & access orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Use the steering-wheel arrow controls and scroll dial to open Settings in the vehicle information display.

  2. 02

    Select EV Settings, then select Chg. Connector Lock.

  3. 03

    Choose Auto to lock only while charging, Lock to keep the connector locked until you change the setting, or Unlock to leave it unlocked.

  4. 04

    To remove a locked connector, stop charging as required, lock and then unlock the doors, and disconnect within the approximately 30-second release window.

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Important limits

  • Auto releases the connector after charging stops; Lock does not release it until Unlock is selected or the door release procedure is used.
  • Never force or twist a charging connector, and follow the charging-station instructions before disconnecting DC fast charging.
  • Nissan's mechanical emergency-release procedure is a last resort; use the normal menu and door-release methods first.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If the connector stays locked, lock and unlock the doors and try removal during the 30-second release period.
  • ✓For a DC quick-charge connector, wait at least three minutes after charging ends before treating it as stuck.
  • ✓If the normal release still fails, stop pulling on the connector and follow the manual's emergency-release directions or contact Nissan/charging-site support.
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Primary evidence

2025 Nissan ARIYA Owner's Manual — Charging Connector Lock

Relevant section or page: Pages 76–78. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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