A pioneer in electric cars with the Leaf, Nissan understood the challenges of this type of engine. The electric motor has many advantages, including a smooth, quiet and responsive ride. But two shortcomings still block many: autonomy and recharging.

The electric motor that powers the Qashqai e-POWER

The new Nissan Qashqai, equipped with an e-POWER engine, promises to be the best of both worlds. To achieve this, Nissan combined a 140 kW electric motor, which is the sole towing vehicle, and a 158 hp petrol engine.

The latter is never connected to the wheels. The heat engine serves as a kind of generator and feeds a small battery. The electric motor, whose function is to move the car, is powered by this battery or powered directly by the gasoline engine.

In use, the softness and silence of the electro

That’s why you get the benefits of electric driving every day. No gearbox, instant torque for responsive acceleration, and above all, superbly quiet in use. Indeed, the internal combustion engine only slightly changes the speed of the engine. Therefore, Nissan was able to isolate it much more effectively than a conventional engine. The result: you can hardly hear it.

Forget about charging stations!

Zero stress even after hundreds of kilometers of electric traction. No need to keep an eye on the range meter or look for the terminal. There is also no need to waste long breaks waiting for the battery to charge. Just fill up with gas like a classic car. Practice!

Especially since you’ll consume less than a petrol car of comparable power – 5.3 – 5.4 l/100km in the WLTP combined cycle – thanks to the optimization of the internal combustion engine for recharging needs.

An electric car that never recharges has won the Nissan Qashqai e-POWER bid!