e-POWER Technology

A Unique
Combination

Nissan e-POWER system combines a petrol engine and electric motor in a revolutionary way. The engine acts as a generator to produce electricity which power the electric motor to drive the wheels. This delivers the instant acceleration and quiet comfort of an EV, with the convenience of refuelling at any petrol station. Constantly refined through research and innovation, e-POWER delivers powerful, smooth, and economical driving every day.

How it Works

How e-POWER Works?

Explore the breakthrough technology that combines the best of electric and petrol power for everyday driving.

Fuelled By Petrol,
Driven By Electric

This innovative technology converts petrol into electricity to power the motor, giving you quiet, responsive acceleration all without the need to charge.

Designed for flexibility, it delivers smooth EV-like driving performance in any driving condition.

Recharges
On The Go

The e-POWER system automatically monitors your battery level, speed, and acceleration. When the battery runs low, the engine activates to generate electricity. During high-demand situations, power is also sent directly from the engine to the motor, ensuring smooth and responsive acceleration at all times.

Regenerative
Braking

With e-POWER, energy from braking doesn’t go to waste. The system captures kinetic energy during deceleration and converts it into electricity, storing it in the battery for later use. So every brake helps power your next drive.

Comparison of the Powertrain

e‑POWER

Conventional Hybrid

100% Electric Vehicle

How it works

An electric motor that solely drives the wheels and a battery which is charged by a petrol engine

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?

Only charges by using the combustion engine under certain conditions 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 quiet drive

Gradual torque and loud drive

Instant torque and a silent drive

  • e‑POWER

    How it works

    An electric motor that solely drives the wheels and a battery which is charged by a petrol engine

    What drives the wheels?

    Electric motor

    How is the battery charged?

    Only charges by using the combustion engine under certain conditions and regenerative braking

    Does it need petrol?

    Yes

    What is the driving experience?

    Instant torque and a quiet drive

  • Conventional Hybrid

    How it works

    Powered by a combination of petrol engine and an electric motor

    What drives the wheels?

    Petrol engine, electric motor or both

    How is the battery charged?

    Charges while driving by the combustion engine and regenerative braking

    Does it need petrol?

    Yes

    What is the driving experience?

    Gradual torque and loud drive

  • 100% Electric Vehicle

    How it works

    Entirely powered by an electric motor using a battery

    What drives the wheels?

    Electric motor

    How is the battery charged?

    Must be plugged in to charge

    Does it need petrol?

    No

    What is the driving experience?

    Instant torque and a silent drive

Nissan Models with e-POWER Technology

Benefits

Feel The
Difference

Enjoy every drive with enhanced fuel efficiency. Instant acceleration and a quieter ride, Nissan e-POWER makes driving smooth and more rewarding every day without the need to plug-in.

Immediate Power at Your Command

e-POWER delivers immediate torque the moment you press the accelerator pedal, its electric motor ensures smooth, consistent acceleration, providing a refined and responsive driving experience.

Seemless And Instant Acceleration The Moment You Step On The Pedal

Experience instant torque delivered directly from the motor the moment you step on the pedal. It ensures immediate responsive with no lag, providing smooth, effortless acceleration that feels naturally responsive.

Select The Drive Mode According To Your Preference

The driving modes allow the driver to adjust the electric motor’s response to suit different needs, balancing performance and efficiency as desired.

Advanced Combustion Engine Technology

Nissan e-POWER uses a next-generation combustion engine designed to work smarter, not harder. Instead of driving the wheels, the engine runs in its most efficient range to generate electricity for the electric motor. This means you enjoy powerful, seamless acceleration and great fuel savings—just like driving an EV, but with the convenience of a petrol engine.

Serenity with Every Drive

Powered 100% by an electric motor, e-POWER vehicle delivers an exceptionally quiet cabin experience.

Quiet Cabin, Calmer Journeys

Experience the tranquillity of a drive that silences the outside world. Its second generation system features the world’s first noise control technology to actively hide engine sound from road noise. Powered entirely by an electric motor, it delivers instant power without vibration or noise, ensuring every ride feels effortless and serene.

Effortless Control with e-Pedal Step

The e-Pedal Step lets you accelerate and decelerate smoothly using just the accelerator, reducing the need to switch pedals and making every drive more comfortable and less tiring

Reduces Fatigue Caused By Changing Pedals

The e-Pedal STEP allows you to accelerate and decelerate using just one pedal, which greatly reduces the number of times you have to change between the brake pedal and accelerator pedal, reducing fatigue when driving.

Effficiency that goes the extra mile

Longer Journeys with Improved Fuel Efficiency

e-POWER doesn’t drive the wheels directly; it simply generate electricity to charge the battery that powers the electric motor. This unique system ensures optimal energy use at every moment, delivering smooth, responsive acceleration with impressive fuel efficiency. Just refill and keep going. Efficiency has never felt this effortless.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN e-POWER AND 100% ELECTRIC OR HYBRID?
Nissan’s e-POWER is unique as the wheels are only powered by the electric motor –and this electric motor is provided power by a combination of the 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.
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.

Nissan Models with e-POWER Technology

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