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I think the Nissan Qashqai e-Power is the best compromise if you can't charge at home
Stuff Verdict The hugely popular Nissan Qashqai e-Power has been spruced up and looks and performs noticeably better than earlier editions, but it's got some tough competition to beat. Pros Refreshed design works a treat Offers most of the appeal of an EV Interior has had a real boost Cons Average driving experience Boot space could be better Feels a bit lumpy on rough roads Introduction One of the biggest hurdles with buying an electric car is where to charge it. Things have got better in terms of infrastructure but costs to charge are high. Charging at home therefore makes a lot of sense, but not everyone is able to do that. One possible answer is the new Nissan Qashqai e-Power. This hugely popular family-friendly SUV has sold by the bucketload, and it's also built in the UK. The new edition looks like it could make even more friends. In many ways it feels like a proper EV, but it never needs to be plugged in. This is, in essence, a petrol-engine hybrid, but the engine charges a small battery that in turn supplies electric power to the wheels. While the Nissan Qashqai e-Power isn't quite as smooth and silent as a genuine EV all of the time, it actually works very well when driven on frequent around town-type journeys. Nissan has worked hard to refine the latest iteration, promising longer service intervals that can lower running costs, along with some cosmetic tweaks and a quieter driving experience. Underneath the tasty new bonnet lines, the powerplant has been reworked into a more condensed and much leaner setup, which promises a much more refined experience than older cars. That said, it's up against the new Kia Sportage, which I've just driven and is a hard act to follow… How we test cars Every electric car reviewed on Stuff is tested on a range of road surfaces and, where possible, in varying weather conditions. We use our years of experience to compare with rivals and assess ergonomics, technology features and general usability. Manufacturers have no visibility on reviews before they appear online, and we never accept payment to feature products. Find out more about how we test and rate products. The styling Nissan knows it's got a good thing going on with the Qashqai, so there's not a huge amount of difference with the exterior of the new version compared to the old. I'd say it's a case of tweaking, rather than transforming, but the overall effect makes the Nissan Qashqai e-Power great to look at. The front end is the best example, with a more prominent grille area that's particularly striking. It's the same at the back, with revised taillights that bring the look bang up to date. Adding to the external design appeal is a nice balance between shiny black trim and chrome flourishes, with the icing on the cake being a very decent selection of alloys across the trim levels. This rather more premium tone continues on the inside, with an interior that both looks and feels a lot more impressive than some of the older trim grades. It didn't feel quite as snazzy as the Kia Sportage, but it's acceptable enough. The drive Nissan's engineers have done a fine job with the new powerplant, so this Qashqai feels like a much more refined car than the last one. Setting off for the first time, I found the car to be effortless to drive, and the vibe is the same one delivered from a proper EV. It's super quiet, offers lightweight but positive steering and delivers a commanding view of the road ahead. To enhance the feeling that I was driving an EV, I also made full use of Nissan's e-Pedal mode, which delivers a regenerative feel to the braking. It's still very good. The six-speed automatic gearbox didn't deliver any unwanted surprises and shifted effectively without too much in the way of fuss. Hitting the open road and pushing it up to faster speeds, the Nissan Qashqai e-Power did change its tune a little though, but the engine noise does seem less pronounced than its predecessor. Delivery of said power seemed a lot smoother as well, although at motorway speeds it was also patently clear I wasn't behind the wheel of a full-blown EV. There's a Sport mode option from the drive selections, which is worth exploring even if it only adds a little colour to the driving experience rather than transforming it entirely. I'd imagine most owners who buy the new Nissan Qashqai e-Power will probably be fine pottering around in the standard drive mode. As a bonus, the efficiency of this car has been improved, so it should prove reasonable economical to run with up to 62mpg achievable on average. The technology One of the best improvements to the tech setup in the Nissan Qashqai e-Power is the revised suite of Google infotainment tools. They sit within a landscape screen that's okay rather than brilliant. Meanwhile, the dedicated camera views around the car are a real valued added extra if you're looking to squeeze into tight spots. Nissan is still pushing its ProPilot system, which has been around for a while but that too has been tweaked and functions as a useful assistant. This is especially so if you find it hard to stick to speed limits as ProPilot can help do that for you automatically thanks to its adaptive capability, with cool lane-keeping prowess as well. Heading for the middle of the range N-Design trim seems to get you most of the good stuff in terms of tech, which is topped off by a workmanlike audio system that gets the job done. Nissan Qashqai e-Power verdict The Nissan Qashqai e-Power will make a lot of sense for many folks, especially anyone who likes the appeal of going electric but doesn't have the means to charge at home. There are strong rival options, however, like the latest Kia Sportage, which I also love. That feels like a slightly better car too, especially when it comes to the interior. Nevertheless, the Nissan Qashqai e-Power looks and feels better than the outgoing model. It's noticeably quieter too. Stuff Says… Score: 4/5 The hugely popular Nissan Qashqai e-Power has been spruced up and looks and performs noticeably better than earlier editions, but it's got some tough competition to beat. Pros Refreshed design works a treat Offers most of the appeal of an EV Interior has had a real boost Cons Average driving experience Boot space could be better Feels a bit lumpy on rough roads Nissan Qashqai e-Power technical specifications Powertrain Petrol engine, electric motor Battery 1.8kWh Power 203bhp Torque 243lb-ft 0-62mph 7.9sec Top speed 105mph Fuel economy 62mpg (745 miles per refuel, estimated) Cargo volume 455 litres
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27-06-2025
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2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power gets next-gen hybrid tech with 1200km of range
The2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power debuts the next-generation e-Power drivetrain, bringing claimed reductions in fuel consumption and running costs plus a smoother driving experience – and it should be in Australia early next year. Nissan has announced the third-generation Qashqai e-Power will go on sale in Europe this September with a lighter, five-in-one hybrid powertrain that includes an all-new 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Nissan e-Power system is a range-extending hybrid system, meaning the petrol engine doesn't drive the wheels but charges the vehicle's battery, with an electric motor responsible for power. The updated system is also expected to be fitted to the large Nissan X-Trail SUV later in 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The latest generation gives the Qashqai – a Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross rival – fuel consumption as low as 4.5L/100km (WLTP), down from 5.1-5.3L/100km in the outgoing model. The Japanese automaker says the improved fuel economy gives the Qashqai e-Power – which has a 55L fuel tank – a range of up to 1200km, with emissions falling by 12 per cent to as low as 102g/km of carbon dioxide – with 5.6dB less cabin noise. On the excitement side, the next-gen e-Power will also have a new Sport Mode which delivers a 10kW power boost. With global supply coming from Nissan's Sunderland, United Kingdom factory – said to have its future assured amid the automaker's plan to cut staff and close plants – the new powertrain is set to be fitted in the current Qashqai for Australian showrooms in early 2026. The current Qashqai e-Power was introduced in Australia in 2024 – a year after the e-Power tech was introduced in the larger Nissan X-Trail SUV – and is currently offered in Ti and N Design model grades. It uses a 140kW/330Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery. The new e-Power system uses a new lighter, more compact five-in-one powertrain made up of the electric motor, generator (petrol engine), inverter, reducer and increaser. As well as better fuel economy, power increases by 11kW to 151kW. The updated Qashqai e-Power uses the same 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The new 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine is claimed to be all new – despite its similarities with the existing engine – and includes a larger turbocharger, which Nissan says lowers revs and brings fuel savings at highway speeds. The official claim is 14 per cent better economy on the highway and a 16 per cent improvement in 'real-world conditions' over the current Qashqai e-Power. Scheduled servicing intervals are now longer, with the new-gen Qashqai e-Power only needing attention every 20,000km compared to the current version's 15,000km. Nissan has also confirmed the Qashqai will also be updated with more connected car tech, adding voice command via Google Assistant with access to apps via Google Play, as well as 'Nissan Trip Stories' which stores journey info which can be access and shared through the Nissan Connected Services smartphone app. The Qashqai was facelifted earlier this year, bringing bolder exterior styling and debuting Nissan's Connected Car Services in Australia among other upgrades. Nissan Australia has cashback offers of between $1000 and $3000 on Qashqai – depending on the model grade – as part of its end of financial year (EOFY) sales. MORE: Explore the Nissan Qashqai showroom Content originally sourced from: The2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power debuts the next-generation e-Power drivetrain, bringing claimed reductions in fuel consumption and running costs plus a smoother driving experience – and it should be in Australia early next year. Nissan has announced the third-generation Qashqai e-Power will go on sale in Europe this September with a lighter, five-in-one hybrid powertrain that includes an all-new 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Nissan e-Power system is a range-extending hybrid system, meaning the petrol engine doesn't drive the wheels but charges the vehicle's battery, with an electric motor responsible for power. The updated system is also expected to be fitted to the large Nissan X-Trail SUV later in 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The latest generation gives the Qashqai – a Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross rival – fuel consumption as low as 4.5L/100km (WLTP), down from 5.1-5.3L/100km in the outgoing model. The Japanese automaker says the improved fuel economy gives the Qashqai e-Power – which has a 55L fuel tank – a range of up to 1200km, with emissions falling by 12 per cent to as low as 102g/km of carbon dioxide – with 5.6dB less cabin noise. On the excitement side, the next-gen e-Power will also have a new Sport Mode which delivers a 10kW power boost. With global supply coming from Nissan's Sunderland, United Kingdom factory – said to have its future assured amid the automaker's plan to cut staff and close plants – the new powertrain is set to be fitted in the current Qashqai for Australian showrooms in early 2026. The current Qashqai e-Power was introduced in Australia in 2024 – a year after the e-Power tech was introduced in the larger Nissan X-Trail SUV – and is currently offered in Ti and N Design model grades. It uses a 140kW/330Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery. The new e-Power system uses a new lighter, more compact five-in-one powertrain made up of the electric motor, generator (petrol engine), inverter, reducer and increaser. As well as better fuel economy, power increases by 11kW to 151kW. The updated Qashqai e-Power uses the same 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The new 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine is claimed to be all new – despite its similarities with the existing engine – and includes a larger turbocharger, which Nissan says lowers revs and brings fuel savings at highway speeds. The official claim is 14 per cent better economy on the highway and a 16 per cent improvement in 'real-world conditions' over the current Qashqai e-Power. Scheduled servicing intervals are now longer, with the new-gen Qashqai e-Power only needing attention every 20,000km compared to the current version's 15,000km. Nissan has also confirmed the Qashqai will also be updated with more connected car tech, adding voice command via Google Assistant with access to apps via Google Play, as well as 'Nissan Trip Stories' which stores journey info which can be access and shared through the Nissan Connected Services smartphone app. The Qashqai was facelifted earlier this year, bringing bolder exterior styling and debuting Nissan's Connected Car Services in Australia among other upgrades. Nissan Australia has cashback offers of between $1000 and $3000 on Qashqai – depending on the model grade – as part of its end of financial year (EOFY) sales. MORE: Explore the Nissan Qashqai showroom Content originally sourced from: The2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power debuts the next-generation e-Power drivetrain, bringing claimed reductions in fuel consumption and running costs plus a smoother driving experience – and it should be in Australia early next year. Nissan has announced the third-generation Qashqai e-Power will go on sale in Europe this September with a lighter, five-in-one hybrid powertrain that includes an all-new 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Nissan e-Power system is a range-extending hybrid system, meaning the petrol engine doesn't drive the wheels but charges the vehicle's battery, with an electric motor responsible for power. The updated system is also expected to be fitted to the large Nissan X-Trail SUV later in 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The latest generation gives the Qashqai – a Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross rival – fuel consumption as low as 4.5L/100km (WLTP), down from 5.1-5.3L/100km in the outgoing model. The Japanese automaker says the improved fuel economy gives the Qashqai e-Power – which has a 55L fuel tank – a range of up to 1200km, with emissions falling by 12 per cent to as low as 102g/km of carbon dioxide – with 5.6dB less cabin noise. On the excitement side, the next-gen e-Power will also have a new Sport Mode which delivers a 10kW power boost. With global supply coming from Nissan's Sunderland, United Kingdom factory – said to have its future assured amid the automaker's plan to cut staff and close plants – the new powertrain is set to be fitted in the current Qashqai for Australian showrooms in early 2026. The current Qashqai e-Power was introduced in Australia in 2024 – a year after the e-Power tech was introduced in the larger Nissan X-Trail SUV – and is currently offered in Ti and N Design model grades. It uses a 140kW/330Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery. The new e-Power system uses a new lighter, more compact five-in-one powertrain made up of the electric motor, generator (petrol engine), inverter, reducer and increaser. As well as better fuel economy, power increases by 11kW to 151kW. The updated Qashqai e-Power uses the same 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The new 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine is claimed to be all new – despite its similarities with the existing engine – and includes a larger turbocharger, which Nissan says lowers revs and brings fuel savings at highway speeds. The official claim is 14 per cent better economy on the highway and a 16 per cent improvement in 'real-world conditions' over the current Qashqai e-Power. Scheduled servicing intervals are now longer, with the new-gen Qashqai e-Power only needing attention every 20,000km compared to the current version's 15,000km. Nissan has also confirmed the Qashqai will also be updated with more connected car tech, adding voice command via Google Assistant with access to apps via Google Play, as well as 'Nissan Trip Stories' which stores journey info which can be access and shared through the Nissan Connected Services smartphone app. The Qashqai was facelifted earlier this year, bringing bolder exterior styling and debuting Nissan's Connected Car Services in Australia among other upgrades. Nissan Australia has cashback offers of between $1000 and $3000 on Qashqai – depending on the model grade – as part of its end of financial year (EOFY) sales. MORE: Explore the Nissan Qashqai showroom Content originally sourced from: The2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power debuts the next-generation e-Power drivetrain, bringing claimed reductions in fuel consumption and running costs plus a smoother driving experience – and it should be in Australia early next year. Nissan has announced the third-generation Qashqai e-Power will go on sale in Europe this September with a lighter, five-in-one hybrid powertrain that includes an all-new 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Nissan e-Power system is a range-extending hybrid system, meaning the petrol engine doesn't drive the wheels but charges the vehicle's battery, with an electric motor responsible for power. The updated system is also expected to be fitted to the large Nissan X-Trail SUV later in 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The latest generation gives the Qashqai – a Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross rival – fuel consumption as low as 4.5L/100km (WLTP), down from 5.1-5.3L/100km in the outgoing model. The Japanese automaker says the improved fuel economy gives the Qashqai e-Power – which has a 55L fuel tank – a range of up to 1200km, with emissions falling by 12 per cent to as low as 102g/km of carbon dioxide – with 5.6dB less cabin noise. On the excitement side, the next-gen e-Power will also have a new Sport Mode which delivers a 10kW power boost. With global supply coming from Nissan's Sunderland, United Kingdom factory – said to have its future assured amid the automaker's plan to cut staff and close plants – the new powertrain is set to be fitted in the current Qashqai for Australian showrooms in early 2026. The current Qashqai e-Power was introduced in Australia in 2024 – a year after the e-Power tech was introduced in the larger Nissan X-Trail SUV – and is currently offered in Ti and N Design model grades. It uses a 140kW/330Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery. The new e-Power system uses a new lighter, more compact five-in-one powertrain made up of the electric motor, generator (petrol engine), inverter, reducer and increaser. As well as better fuel economy, power increases by 11kW to 151kW. The updated Qashqai e-Power uses the same 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The new 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine is claimed to be all new – despite its similarities with the existing engine – and includes a larger turbocharger, which Nissan says lowers revs and brings fuel savings at highway speeds. The official claim is 14 per cent better economy on the highway and a 16 per cent improvement in 'real-world conditions' over the current Qashqai e-Power. Scheduled servicing intervals are now longer, with the new-gen Qashqai e-Power only needing attention every 20,000km compared to the current version's 15,000km. Nissan has also confirmed the Qashqai will also be updated with more connected car tech, adding voice command via Google Assistant with access to apps via Google Play, as well as 'Nissan Trip Stories' which stores journey info which can be access and shared through the Nissan Connected Services smartphone app. The Qashqai was facelifted earlier this year, bringing bolder exterior styling and debuting Nissan's Connected Car Services in Australia among other upgrades. Nissan Australia has cashback offers of between $1000 and $3000 on Qashqai – depending on the model grade – as part of its end of financial year (EOFY) sales. 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