Record for the Nissan Qashqai e-Power: 1,980 km on a single tank of fuel
The Nissan Qashqai has not been sold here since 2023, but its e-Power electrification technology will be available by the end of the year in the next-generation 2027 Rogue Hybrid. That’s why we’ve decided to tell you about a recent achievement by the former.
From July 14 to 17, a Qashqai e-Power traveled from the Colombian city of Bogotá to the Caribbean coast without ever stopping to refuel. The journey, covering no less than 1,980 km, sets a new record for “an electric SUV with extended range that does not require a charging plug,” as certified by Guinness World Records.
It’s important to note that the vehicle uses only an electric motor to power its wheels. The energy comes from a 2.1-kWh high-voltage battery that can be recharged while driving via a gasoline engine (a 1.5-liter three-cylinder) acting as a generator. There is no transmission and no external port for connecting a charging cable.
Given that the gas tank holds 55 liters, that works out to an average fuel consumption of just 2.78 L/100 km. Incredible, isn't it?
As Nissan notes, its Qashqai e-Power traversed a wide variety of terrains, climates, and driving conditions during its record-breaking journey in Colombia. It had previously demonstrated its endurance during several challenges in the United Kingdom and Tasmania.
e-Power and the Rogue
The latest (third) generation of Nissan’s e-Power system consists of an advanced modular powertrain known as the “5-in-1” system, which integrates the electric motor, generator, inverter, reduction gear, and multiplier into a compact and highly efficient unit. Combined with regenerative braking technology, this system continuously optimizes energy usage to maximize fuel efficiency without compromising driving pleasure, according to the manufacturer.
Earlier this year, we explained in more detail how the upcoming 2027 Rogue Hybrid with e-Power technology works. Read our article if you haven’t already. Then, during a trip to Japan, our colleague Antoine Joubert had the opportunity to briefly test-drive a camouflaged prototype, and its performance left him with a truly impressive first impression.
There are many advantages: superior power, smoother acceleration, no annoying CVT, one-pedal driving, precise steering, smooth braking (thanks in particular to a technology called Smooth Stop), and a very quiet cabin. As for fuel economy, Nissan promises that the Rogue Hybrid will be 20% more fuel-efficient than the current model, or about 6 L/100 km. It remains to be seen how this holds up in everyday driving.
Stay tuned to The Car Guide to learn everything about the new 2027 Nissan Rogue and its e-Power variant, which is set to arrive in Canada this fall (the gasoline-powered model will be available early next year).
