On June 26, nearly a decade after its world premiere, Nissan launched the latest upgraded version of its unique e-POWER technology.
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First launched in Europe four years ago, e-POWER aims to provide an electric driving experience that can be experienced without recharging – combining the smooth, easy acceleration and refined experience of an electric vehicle with the everyday convenience of a traditional internal combustion engine.
The third-generation system has been completely redesigned for better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and greater refinement. The new e-POWER will further support the smooth transition from gasoline-powered vehicles to zero-emission vehicles.
It combines the range and convenience of diesel vehicles with the sophistication and responsiveness of electric vehicles
The core concept of e-POWER is a unique principle that brings tangible benefits to customers: the gasoline engine is used only to generate electricity and delivers electrical energy directly to the electric motor, driving the wheels and charging the battery when needed.
Unlike traditional hybrid vehicles, e-POWER does not require complex transmissions and couplings to combine gasoline power and electric energy to drive the wheels, which means fast response and smooth driving at all times, just like pure electric vehicles. Like BEVs, e-POWER’s regenerative braking system converts kinetic energy into electricity and feeds it back into the battery.
Powered by a pure electric motor without the need for plug-in, the new e-POWER is a clear and confident step towards electric driving – combining the smoothness and instant response of an all-electric vehicle with the range and convenience familiar to an internal combustion engine vehicle. It offers an EV driving experience while eliminating the challenges and common misconceptions that prevent some drivers from switching to EVs.
Since the engine does not drive the wheels, the driving experience is fully electrified, no gear shifting, power lag, and no engine noise at low speeds. However, unlike BEVs, e-POWER can be refueled at any gas station.
e-POWER eliminates the complexity of shifting gears and truly enables the electrification transformation – allowing customers to experience the convenience of electric mobility with ease. It’s built for drivers who want a great experience rather than an unfamiliar driving experience.
The latest Qashqai with the new e-POWER powertrain is produced at Nissan’s state-of-the-art plant in Sunderland, England. The powertrain will be available in the European market in September 2025, and will be launched in Africa and Oceania in the coming months.
Following the Qashqai, the third-generation e-POWER powertrain will debut in fiscal 2026 on the next-generation Rogue model in North America. In addition, the powertrain will also serve as the powertrain for the new fourth-generation Elgrand large van, which is scheduled to be launched in Japan in fiscal 2026.
