How would you like to keep using fuel but enjoy a responsive EV-like driving experience? The Nissan e-POWER uses a petrol engine to charge the battery when the vehicle needs it, and the electric motor alone  powers the wheels. In addition, e-POWER uses regenerative braking to help keep the battery topped up. The end result? The e-POWER delivers a smooth, quiet and responsive driving experience without the need to plug in, as it recharges on the go!

e-POWER CONVENTIONAL HYBRID 100% ELECTRIC
How it works? A combination of petrol engine which charges the battery and an electric motor that turns wheels Powered by a combination of petrol engine and an electric motor Entirely powered by an electric motor using a battery
What drives the
wheels?		 Electric motor Petrol engine, electric motor or both Electric motor
How is the battery
charged?		 Charges while driving by the combustion
engine and regenerative braking		 Charges while driving by the combustion engine and regenerative braking Must be plugged in to charge
Does it need petrol? Yes Yes No
What is the driving
experience?		 Instant torque and a silent drive Instant torque and a quieter drive Instant torque and a silent drive

e-POWER: A combination of petrol engine which charges the battery and an electric motor that turns wheels

CONVENTIONAL HYBRID: Powered by a combination of petrol engine and an electric motor

100% ELECTRIC: Entirely powered by an electric motor using a battery

e-POWER: Electric motor

CONVENTIONAL HYBRID: Petrol engine, electric motor or both

100% ELECTRIC: Electric motor

e-POWER: Charges while driving by the combustion engine and regenerative braking

CONVENTIONAL HYBRID: Charges while driving by the combustion engine and regenerative braking

100% ELECTRIC: Must be plugged in to charge

e-POWER: Yes

CONVENTIONAL HYBRID: Yes

100% ELECTRIC: No

e-POWER: Instant torque and a silent drive

CONVENTIONAL HYBRID: Instant torque and a quieter drive

100% ELECTRIC: Instant torque and a silent drive

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All Your Questions Answered

In the Nissan e-POWER, the wheels are 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 comparison, in an 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, depending on the powertrain, the way the vehicle drives will vary.

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 received from the engine to charge the Lithium-Ion battery and/or power the electric motor.

The 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 in the vehicle’s combimeter which will display when the engine is activated.

e-POWER is available with e-4ORCE all wheel drive technology for X-TRAIL.

e-POWER uses a smaller lithium-ion battery compared to a standard Nissan 100% electric vehicle.

Interested in driving this car? Contact us at Everything Fleet to find out more on 131 381 to chat about renting, subscription or leasing options available.

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