Nissan e-Power - Proven powertrain technology extensively improved

e-Power was first introduced in Japan in 2017 in the compact family car Note, which subsequently became the country's best-selling car. In order to meet the demands of European drivers and their driving habits, the drive system for the new Qashqai has been significantly upgraded. While the Note develops 95 kW/127 hp in conjunction with a 1.2-litre petrol engine, the crossover pioneer can draw on a system output of 140 kW/190 hp. Thanks to e-Power, the combustion engine is always operated in the optimum speed range and with the best compression ratio. The result compared to a conventional combustion engine is better fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions and more cultivated driving behavior thanks to reduced engine noise. The air quality in cities is also improved. The electric drive also makes torque available immediately, while classic hybrid models sometimes struggle with a delayed torque response and a sudden increase in engine speed. In order to maximize performance, the e-Power energy management system can transfer the power generated by the 1.5-liter engine directly to the electric motor via the inverter in high-acceleration or high-speed situations. When decelerating, kinetic energy is recovered and stored in the battery