Nearly a decade after its global debut, Nissan is now rolling out the most advanced version of its e-Power serial hybrid technology.
e-Power was developed to deliver an electric drive experience without the need to plug-in—combining the smooth, effortless acceleration and refinement of an EV with the everyday convenience of traditional combustion power. Now on its third generation, the all-new e-Power system has been comprehensively re-engineered for even better fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and better refinement.
Like previous e-Power powertrains, the gas engine is only used to generate electricity which is distributed directly to the electric motor to drive the wheels, as well as to charge the battery if needed.
Unlike traditional hybrids, there’s no complicated gearbox and coupling to combine gas power and electric energy to drive the wheels, meaning response is instant and the drive is always smooth, just like an EV. And like an EV, the regenerative braking system on e-Power converts kinetic energy into electrical energy, fed back into the battery.
The new e-Power takes this concept and elevates it further. At the core is Nissan’s new 5-in-1 modular powertrain unit which integrates the electric motor, generator, inverter, reducer, and increaser into a compact and lighter package.
Combined with improvements to engine calibration and sound insulation, the system reduces both noise (up to 5.6 decibels less) and vibration under load. Overall, power is up by 15 horsepower (11 kW), at a maximum up 205 horsepower (151 kW) and 330 Nm of torque. This is inclusive of a 13 horsepower (10 kW) “boost” when Sport mode’s activated. 0 to 100 km/h is dispatched in 7.9 seconds, while top speed is rated at 170 km/h thanks to a single-speed gearbox.
The accompanying gas engine generator continues with the 1.5-liter turbo, 3-cylinder configuration as the current e-Power, but is all-new and is now dedicated to its application in e-Power. Dropping the VC-Turbo for Nissan’s proprietary STARC (Strong, Tumble, and Robust Ignition Channel) combustion concept, its thermal efficiency is up to 42 percent by stabilizing in-cylinder combustion. A new, larger turbo has been fitted, which also brings efficiency gains, allowing a 200-rpm reduction in engine speeds during high-speed driving.
When fitted in the European Qashqai—a C-segment SUV—it delivers 16 percent better fuel economy in real-world driving conditions and 14 percent improvement in highway fuel consumption versus the current e-Power. Nissan says that theoretically it can go 1,200 kilometers between fill ups, beating diesels and even plug-in hybrids despite carrying the same 2.1-kWh battery size. Moreover, service intervals have been lengthened by 25 percent to 20,000 kilometers between oil changes thanks to a change in lubrication to 0W16.
Nissan has confirmed that the all-new e-Power powertrain will be expanded to cover markets and products such as North America where it’ll be used in the next-generation Rogue (X-Trail) in 2026. It will also be rolled out in Japan in the Elgrand MPV which will come out the same year. Other markets, including Africa, Asia & Oceania will receive it in upcoming future models.
How soon will it be available here? With intense competition, they have to bring it in sooner than later.
ReplyDeleteThat's the thing...FY2026 at the earliest (that's between April 1 2026 to March 2027). Likely, 2027 :-(
DeleteIf aabot Nissan by 2027
DeleteGlad to know that Nissan's engineering department is still able to compete even if the company itself is not in good shape financially.
ReplyDeleteHonda wants to throw out the hybrid tech and research that took years to develop as one of the clauses of their unsuccessful buyout venture with Nissan. Of course Nissan disagreed. Now on its own, let's see if they succeed in investing new to tech and hopefully competitive pricing, to reclaim their once strong presence in the auto industry. This may be a good start.
ReplyDeleteBring Elgrand Gen in Southeast Asia include: Philippines
ReplyDeleteYes, that is good.... but Nissan Philippines just does not have the feel of the Philippine market
DeleteWhat model?
ReplyDeleteNissan will make it. They have high revenue it is on the profit side that they need to work on. So far they are trimming the fat
ReplyDeleteThis is the new engine of the next generation Nissan X-Trail then
ReplyDeleteThe Asian spec New Nissan Kicks which currently tested in Thailand is likely to use the older spec e-Power hybrid engine of Nissan
New Nissan Kicks is likely to start its production and sales in Thailand next year
They have to work faster. Nissan PH should shape up.... they can easily go up to a solid 3rd if they just sell the right vehicles.
ReplyDeleteBring Back Nissan Serena C28 Philippines
ReplyDeleteTake them up on their commitment to be faster and more agile.
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