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NISSAN e-POWER

Move to a unique electrified experience, now unplugged.

Nissan e-POWER is a unique electrified vehicle technology that delivers a more responsive, quieter & efficient way to experience city driving, free from the need to plug in.

A plug-free electric driving experience unique to Nissan.

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e-POWER, a unique combination

A technology unique to Nissan. e-POWER uses a petrol engine and lithium ion battery to power an electric motor – the electric motor alone drives the wheels. It responds similarly to an electric car, providing instant torque and also has lower tailpipe emissions and running costs compared to a traditional combustion engine [1], but without the need to plug it in. In addition to the petrol engine, e-POWER also uses regenerative braking to help keep the battery topped up.

How does it all work?

Fuelled by petrol, driven by electric

Discover a new driving experience without changing your habits. Keep using fuel but enjoy the driving sensations of electric mobility as soon as you press the accelerator.

Recharges on the go

You don’t need to plug-in an e-POWER vehicle. The petrol engine produces energy that charges the battery when the vehicle needs it. The petrol engine produces energy that can either be directly supplied to the electric motor or to recharge the battery. The electric motor alone drives the vehicle's wheels giving an electric feeling drive at all times.

Recycles energy from braking

The friction caused by braking produces energy, and e-POWER doesn't let all the energy usually lost through breaking, go to waste. The regenerative braking system on e-POWER converts kinetic energy from deceleration into electrical energy and feeds it back to the battery.

How do e-POWER and Hybrid powertrains differ?

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Your quick guide to e-POWER

Nissan e-POWER: technology explained

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Figures shown WLTP cycle pending official homologation at time of recording. WLTP shown are for comparability purposes. Actual real world driving results may vary depending on factors including weather conditions, driving styles, vehicle load or any accessories fitted after registration.

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e-POWER: the best bits of electric driving

In tune with your environment

Instant acceleration helps you seize pockets of space in slow urban-traffic, and with the quiet electrified engine, you'll feel calm and in control even on the most challenging driving scenes.

Pleasure to drive

With the wheels powered by an electric motor, you'll get the same instant torque and smooth acceleration that electric vehicle owners love. e-Pedal step is ready for you when you’re in the mood for a more enjoyable and responsive drive.

Quiet and relaxing

The electric motor runs quietly – powered by a battery and petrol engine, e-POWER reduces tailpipe emissions when compared to a traditional combustion engine.

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Nissan Qashqai e-POWER

The original urban crossover, now electrified.

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ALL-NEW NISSAN X-TRAIL E-POWER

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Driving electric is about more than how you feel at the wheel, and with Nissan Subscription, you can sample every aspect of the electric lifestyle.

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The benefits of owning an e-POWER

No worries about range

e-POWER skips the initial hurdles some have with electric vehicles. Because the battery is kept full by the petrol engine, you can begin long journeys free from range anxiety. Simply refill at an everyday pump and you'll be back on the road.

Fewer refills, lower running costs

With an e-POWER vehicle, you can go much farther on a tank of fuel. e-POWER comprises of a lithium ion battery and petrol engine – this combination delivers greater MPG vs the Mild Hybrid equivalent vehicle. This means fewer trips to the pump and savings for you long-term.

A more relaxing way to drive

With the flick of a switch, you can activate e-Pedal Step: a single pedal for accelerating and braking. e-Pedal Step removes the need to jump between two pedals in stop-start traffic, or when driving uphill. Pair this with the quiet engine and you'll feel relaxed behind the wheel.

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All your questions answered

What is the difference between e-POWER and 100% electric or hybrid?

Nissan’s e-POWER is unique as the wheels are only ever provided power by the electric motor –and this electric motor is provided power by a combination of the VC-Turbo petrol engine and lithium-ion battery.

In a 100% electric vehicle, the motor driving the wheels is only provided power by a large lithium-ion battery, which you have to plug-in to charge. With a fully electric vehicle you experience zero emissions while driving.

In a traditional hybrid vehicle, power can be provided to the wheels by the engine, the electric motor or a combination of both. The battery that provides power to the motor is recharged by the engine. As power is provided to the wheels in different ways, the way the vehicle drives will vary.

e-POWER gives the feeling of driving an electric vehicle, without the need to plug in.

What are the components in e-POWER & how do they work?

The components that make up the e-POWER powertrain consists of:

- An Electric motor that drives the wheels
- A Lithium-Ion battery which powers the electric motor
- An internal combustion engine which generates energy for the battery and electric motor
- A Power Generator which converts mechanical energy to electrical energy
- An Inverter which manages the energy recieved from the engine to charge the Lithium-Ion battery and/or power the electric motor

What happens if the Lithium-Ion battery which powers the electric motor goes flat?

Thanks to some clever technology, your e-POWER vehicle will automatically activate the internal combustion engine when the charge level of the Lithium-Ion battery drops below a certain level.

You can check on the status of the e-POWER powertrain via the energy flow diagram, displayed on the vehicle’s combimeter. This will display; battery state of charge, when the engine is running, brake regeneration and more.

Does e-POWER come with all wheel drive?

e-POWER is available with e-4ORCE all wheel drive technology for All-New X-Trail.

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How big is the Lithium-Ion battery in e-POWER compared to a standard electric vehicle?

For quicker recharging, e-POWER uses a smaller lithium-ion battery compared to a standard Nissan electric vehicle.

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[1] Based on internal testing data, and are pending homologation. Compared to Qashqai Mild-Hyrbid engine. Real world driving results may vary, depending on multiple factors such as optional equipment, battery condition, climate control, maintenance, driving behaviour and non-technical factors like weather conditions, actual route etc.

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