All your questions answered
Nissan’s e-POWER is unique as it gives you instant torque and smooth acceleration, like an electric vehicle, without the need to plug in. The eclectic motor is powered by a combination of the lithium-ion battery and VC-Turbo engine, this alone provides power to the wheels.
The components that make up the e-POWER system consists of:
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
e-POWER is available with e-4ORCE all wheel drive technology for All-New X-Trail.
For quicker recharging, e-POWER uses a smaller lithium-ion battery compared to a standard Nissan electric vehicle.