e-POWER technology uses a high-output electric motor to exclusively drive the wheels, with the petrol engine generating the required electricity. The result is a smooth and responsive driving experience. This is different to a conventional hybrid, where the petrol engine and electric motor can both directly power the wheels.

Discover a new driving experience without changing your habits. Keep using fuel but enjoy a responsive EV-like driving experience.

You don’t need to plug-in an e-POWER vehicle. The petrol engine produces energy that charges the battery when the vehicle needs it. The petrol engine produces energy that can either be directly supplied to the electric motor or to recharge the battery. The electric motor alone drives the vehicle’s wheels.

Unlocked through Nissan’s e-Pedal Stepᵉᵖ², the regenerative braking system on e-POWER converts kinetic energy from deceleration into electrical energy, and feeds it back to the battery.

e-4ORCE all wheel drive technology is available on Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER ST-L, Ti and Ti-L grades.

With two electric motors — one at either end of the car — weight distribution is near perfect, helping to further stabilise the vehicle body. Both motors support regenerative braking, working in sync for a smooth ride.

e-4ORCE all-wheel drive controls torque and braking for each wheel individually, prioritising those with the most grip to assure uphill ascents and and reduces the effects of over- and under-steer ᵉᵖ¹.

The e-4ORCE system reacts up to 10,000 times per second, constantly adapting to changing conditions and tricky terrain to help bring you confidence behind the wheel.

What is the difference between e-POWER and 100% electric or conventional hybrid powertrains?

In the Nissan e-POWER, the wheels are only ever provided power by the electric motor –and this electric motor is provided power by a combination of the VC-Turbo petrol engine and lithium ionbattery.

In an 100% electric vehicle, the motor driving the wheels is only provided power by a large lithium ionbattery, 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 the both. The battery that provides power to the motor is recharged by the engine.

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 in the vehicle’s combimeter which will display when the engine is activated, the battery charging state and more

Does e-POWER come with all wheel drive?

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

How big is the Lithium-Ion battery in e-POWER compared to a standard 100% electric vehicle?

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