New e-POWER will be first introduced on Nissan Qashqai crossover in Europe
First launched in Europe four years ago, e-POWER was developed to deliver an electric- drive experience without the need to plug in, combining the smooth, effortless acceleration and refinement of an EV with the everyday convenience of traditional combustion power, according to a press communique.
This next-generation system has been comprehensively re-engineered for even better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and elevated refinement. New e-POWER will further smoothen the transition from fuel towards zero emissions.
Unique principle
At the heart of the e-POWER is a unique principle which delivers real customer benefits: the petrol engine is used only to generate electricity which is distributed directly to the electric motor to drive the wheels, as well as to charge the battery if needed.
Unlike traditional hybrids, there is no complicated gearbox and coupling to combine petrol power and electric energy to drive the wheels, meaning response is instant and the drive is always smooth, just like an EV. Like an EV, the regenerative braking system on e-POWER converts kinetic energy into electrical energy, fed back into the battery.
At the core of New e-POWER is a newly developed 5-in-1 modular powertrain unit, which integrates the electric motor, generator, inverter, reducer and increaser into a compact and lighter package.
“This new version of e-POWER reflects everything we’ve learned from developing electric motor drive systems for Europe. We are proud that New e-POWER now offers best-in- class fuel efficiency and emissions,” affirmed David Moss, Senior Vice President, Region Research & Development, Nissan AMIEO.
A smarter step towards electric
With its fully electric motor drive and no plug-in requirement, New e-POWER offers a clear, confident step into electrified driving, combining the smoothness and instant response of an EV, with the familiar range and convenience of an ICE.
“This generation of e-POWER is the result of combining our customer insights with Nissan’s vision for electrified powertrains. It takes further the promise of e- POWER by delivering much better efficiency without any compromise on performance,” asserted Clíodhna Lyons, Region Vice President, Product & Services Planning, Nissan AMIEO.
The latest Qashqai equipped with new e-POWER, which is built at Nissan’s state-of-the-art factory in Sunderland, UK will be available in European markets from September 2025.
