YOKOHAMA, Japan - Nearly a years after its international launching, Nissan is releasing the most sophisticated form of its unique e-POWER technology.
First launched in Europe four years back, e-POWER was established to provide an electric-drive experience without the requirement to plug in - integrating the smooth, uncomplicated velocity and refinement of an EV with the daily benefit of traditional combustion power.
The 3rd generation system has actually been thoroughly re-engineered for even much better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and elevated refinement. New e-POWER will even more smooth the shift from fuel towards no emissions.
The range and convenience of diesel, with the improvement and responsiveness of an EV
At the heart of the e-POWER is an unique principle which provides real customer benefits: the gas engine is used only to produce electricity which is dispersed straight to the electrical motor to drive the wheels, along with to charge the battery if needed.
Unlike standard hybrids, there is no complex transmission and coupling to integrate fuel power and electrical energy to drive the wheels, indicating reaction is instantaneous and the drive is always smooth, similar to an EV. And like an EV, the regenerative braking system on e-POWER converts kinetic energy into electrical energy, fed back into the battery.
New e-POWER takes this principle and elevates it even more to deliver a best-in-class * balance of performance, EV-like refinement and real-world fuel effectiveness - however with the variety and versatility of a standard combustion engine automobile.
When set up in the European Qashqai, the brand-new, 3rd generation e-POWER brings major improvements across every essential location:
Fuel usage: lowered to 4.5 L/100km (WLTP) - best-in-segment figures
relating to a prospective variety of 1200km
CO2 emissions decreased from 116g/km to 102g/km a 12% decrease compared to the present version
Cabin sound: lowered by as much as 5.6 dB compared to previous generation - offering EV-like improvement
+10 kW increase in Sport Mode - providing a more responsive and interesting drive
Comprehensive engine modifications
At the core of the New e-POWER is a newly-developed 5-in-1 modular powertrain system, which incorporates the electric motor, generator, inverter, reducer and increaser into a compact and lighter package. Combined with enhancements to engine calibration and sound insulation, the system minimizes both sound and vibration under load. Overall, power is up by 11kW, at an optimum of 151kW. The battery capacity is the same at 2.1 kWh.
Despite having a comparable 3 cylinder 1.5-litre turbo setup as the out-going variation, the engine is brand new and is now dedicated to its application in e-POWER. It adopts Nissan's proprietary STARC combustion idea, which has lifted thermal performance to 42% by stabilising in-cylinder combustion - which allows the engine to operate more quietly and efficiently at lower speeds. A new, larger turbo has actually been fitted, which likewise brings effectiveness gains, allowing a 200rpm reduction in engine speeds throughout highway driving, contributing to the lower total noise level.
The variable compression ratio innovation discovered on the previous variation has been rendered redundant by the other modifications to the engine.
Additional engine efficiency has actually been produced by the change to 0W16 lubricating oil, reducing internal friction. European consumers who purchase a Qashqai will also appreciate the brand-new, longer service periods which have actually been extended from 15,000 km to 20,000 km.
The net result of all the modifications to the e-POWER system is that independent testing using the fuel efficiency examination protocol from ADAC, Germany's leading car association, appears to 16% much better fuel economy in real-world conditions, and 14% improvement on the highway fuel usage versus the current generation.
Eiichi Akashi, Chief information technology Officer and executive officer, Nissan Motor Corporation, stated "This brand-new, third generation e-POWER system redefines Nissan's hybrid information technology offering smooth and responsive driving in all conditions. We've embedded near to a years of learnings to ensure the system is more efficient, more refined and more competitive. The launch with Qashqai is simply the beginning, we anticipate providing this advanced powertrain to clients in The United States and Canada and Japan in FY26, with other markets to follow".
In the European Qashqai, real-world range is over 1000km on a full tank, new e-POWER goes further than numerous conventional plug-in hybrids - without the need for a charging cable television or waiting on a complete charge.
A smarter step towards electric
For many drivers, moving to a fully electrical car still includes questions - about charging, range, facilities, and routine change. That's where e-POWER is available in.
With its completely electric motor drive and no plug-in requirement, new e-POWER uses a clear, confident enter amazed driving - combining the smoothness and instantaneous reaction of an EV, with the familiar range and benefit of an ICE. It provides the experience of an electric lorry, without the perceived difficulties and common misunderstandings that can still hold some motorists back from switching to totally electrical.
And since the engine never powers the wheels, the driving feel is completely electrical, without any gear shifts, no power lag, and no engine noise at low speeds. Yet, unlike a battery electric car, refuelling occurs at any gas station.
By eliminating the intricacy of change, e-POWER functions as a real transition innovation - giving the advantages of electric movement with none of the friction. It's developed for drivers who want something better, however not something unknown.
The newest Qashqai geared up with brand-new e-POWER is constructed at Nissan's state-of-the-art factory in Sunderland, UK. It will be available in European markets from September 2025 and rollout throughout Africa and Oceania in the months ahead.
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