To maximise performance, in high acceleration or highspeed situations, the energy management control unit within the e-POWER system can send the power generated by the 1.5-litre engine directly to the electric motor, via the inverter, to bolster the electricity supply which is coming from the battery.
Under deceleration and braking, the kinetic energy is recaptured and channelled back to the battery to optimise efficiency.
"The e-POWER system in the Qashqai is a unique Nissan technology which puts efficiency and driving pleasure at the forefront of the driving experience. In developing this system for Europe, we were committed to ensuring that the driving experience should not be compromised for drivers of Qashqai e-POWER. This technology offers the best of both worlds in terms of efficiency and driving pleasure. e-POWER represents the best of Nissan – bold, pioneering and innovative – while putting the driver first," said David Moss, Senior Vice President, Region Research & Development, Nissan AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania).