YOKOHAMA, Japan - Nearly a years after its worldwide debut, Nissan is releasing the most advanced form of its distinct e-POWER innovation.
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First launched in Europe 4 years earlier, e-POWER was established to provide an electric-drive experience without the need to plug in - combining the smooth, uncomplicated acceleration and refinement of an EV with the everyday benefit of conventional combustion power.

The 3rd generation system has actually been adequately re-engineered for even better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and elevated refinement. New e-POWER will even more smooth the shift from fuel towards absolutely no emissions.

The range and convenience of diesel, with the and responsiveness of an EV

At the heart of the e-POWER is a distinct concept which provides real consumer advantages: the petrol engine is used only to create electrical energy which is dispersed straight to the electric motor to drive the wheels, along with to charge the battery if required.

Unlike conventional hybrids, there is no complex transmission and coupling to combine gas power and electric energy to drive the wheels, implying response is instant and the drive is always smooth, just like 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 concept and raises it further to deliver a best-in-class * balance of performance, EV-like refinement and real-world fuel effectiveness - however with the range and versatility of a conventional combustion engine car.

When set up in the European Qashqai, the brand-new, third generation e-POWER brings significant enhancements across every key location:

Fuel usage: reduced to 4.5 L/100km (WLTP) - best-in-segment figures equating to a possible variety of 1200km CO2 emissions lowered from 116g/km to 102g/km a 12% decrease compared with the existing version Cabin sound: reduced by approximately 5.6 dB compared to previous generation - providing EV-like refinement +10 kW boost in Sport Mode - delivering a more responsive and appealing drive

Comprehensive engine modifications

At the core of the New e-POWER is a newly-developed 5-in-1 modular powertrain unit, which integrates the electrical motor, generator, inverter, reducer and increaser into a compact and lighter plan. Combined with improvements to engine calibration and sound insulation, the system decreases 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 similar 3 cylinder 1.5-litre turbo setup as the out-going version, the engine is brand new and is now committed to its application in e-POWER. It embraces Nissan's proprietary STARC combustion idea, which has actually lifted thermal efficiency to 42% by stabilising in-cylinder combustion - which makes it possible for the engine to operate more silently and successfully at lower speeds. A new, bigger turbo has been fitted, which also brings performance gains, permitting a 200rpm decrease in engine speeds throughout highway driving, adding to the lower overall noise level.

The variable compression ratio information technology discovered on the previous version has been rendered redundant by the other modifications to the engine.

Additional engine effectiveness has been generated by the modification to 0W16 lubricating oil, decreasing internal friction. European customers who acquire a Qashqai will also appreciate the brand-new, longer service periods which have been extended from 15,000 km to 20,000 km.

The net outcome of all the modifications to the e-POWER system is that independent testing utilizing the fuel effectiveness evaluation procedure from ADAC, Germany's leading car association, reveals up to 16% better fuel economy in real-world conditions, and 14% improvement on the highway fuel intake versus the present generation.

Eiichi Akashi, Chief information technology Officer and executive officer, Nissan Motor Corporation, stated "This brand-new, 3rd generation e-POWER system redefines Nissan's hybrid information technology offering smooth and responsive driving in all conditions. We have actually embedded near a decade of knowings to guarantee the system is more effective, more refined and more competitive. The launch with Qashqai is just the start, we look forward to delivering this sophisticated powertrain to clients in The United States and Canada and Japan in FY26, with other markets to follow".

In the European Qashqai, real-world variety is over 1000km on a complete tank, new e-POWER goes further than lots of traditional plug-in hybrids - without the requirement for a charging cable or waiting on a complete charge.

A smarter step towards electrical

For numerous drivers, relocating to a fully electric automobile still includes questions - about charging, variety, infrastructure, and practice modification. 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 step into amazed driving - combining the smoothness and instantaneous action of an EV, with the familiar range and convenience of an ICE. It provides the experience of an electrical automobile, without the viewed difficulties and common misconceptions that can still hold some motorists back from changing to totally electrical.

And since the engine never ever powers the wheels, the driving feel is totally electric, with no equipment shifts, no power lag, and no engine noise at low speeds. Yet, unlike a battery electrical car, refuelling occurs at any fuel station.

By eliminating the intricacy of change, e-POWER acts as a real transition technology - giving clients the benefits of electric movement with none of the friction. It's developed for drivers who want something much better, however not something unfamiliar.

The current Qashqai geared up with brand-new e-POWER is developed at Nissan's state-of-the-art factory in Sunderland, UK. It will be available in European markets from September 2025 and rollout across Africa and Oceania in the months ahead.
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