Nissan e-POWER technology is coming to Australia in 2022

This technology resembles "range extender" EVs of the past. In those cars, you still needed to plug into a socket to charge. Nissan has done away with that completely.

Current hybrids rely mainly on a petrol engine for mobility. e-POWER will use the electric motor 100% of the time. Think of a Nissan Leaf EV, with a small petrol engine and you'll have an idea of what is coming.

The petrol engine will charge the battery while heavy regeneration captures any lost energy.

Similar to the LEAF and LEAF e+ EVs, e-POWER will have an e-Pedal, meaning the car will accelerate and decelerate using only the accelerator pedal.

"We call e-POWER a best-of-both-worlds solution, offering a driver the key benefits of an EV drive experience without ever having to plug in," says Nissan Australia Managing Director Adam Paterson.

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"Nissan prides itself on delivering Intelligent Mobility solutions in every vehicle, and nowhere is that more obvious than with this Nissan-exclusive solution.

"While a traditional hybrid adds battery power to an internal-combustion engine, e-POWER delivers an EV-like driving experience, including exhilarating acceleration and near-silent operation, all while drastically reducing your fuel use and emissions.

"We are looking forward to our customers experiencing this future-facing technology for themselves."

Nissan e-POWER first appeared in the Japan-only Nissan "Note" in November 2016, with the model going on to claim the best-selling car in Japan title in 2018. Soon after, Nissan's Kicks SUV and Serena minivan followed, with e-POWER sales surpassing 500,000 units by the end of March 2021.

Sadly, Note, Kicks and Serena will still only be sold in Japan.

Second-generation e-POWER pairs an electric motor, similar to those in other Nissan EV's, with an upgraded three-cylinder, 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, meaning you'll fill a petrol tank to eliminate range anxiety.

Like all EV's, power and torque are instant, but in this case, the petrol engine is used when at its most efficient.

Nissan e-POWER fast facts:

  • The e-POWER system allows you to enjoy all the benefits of an EV with the range confidence of an ICE vehicle.
  • The e-POWER system uses the electric motor to drive the wheels, and the petrol engine to recharge the battery.
  • e-POWER delivers its torque almost instantly, which enhances drive response and results in smooth acceleration. The system operates very quietly, much like a full EV.
  • Because e-POWER can engage the engine at its most efficient point, its fuel use is minimised, especially in urban commuting.
  • The result is a vehicle that delivers the instant torque and near-silent acceleration of an EV with the range-confidence of a petrol-powered vehicle.

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