Nissan e-POWER

Nissan’s e-POWER is unique as the wheels are only ever provided power by the electric motor –and this electric motor is provided power by a combination of the VC-Turbo petrol engine and lithium-ion battery.

In a 100% electric vehicle, the motor driving the wheels is only provided power by a large lithium-ion battery, which you have to plug-in to charge.

In a hybrid vehicle, power can be provided to the wheels by the engine, the electric motor or a combination of both. The battery that provides power to the motor is recharged by the engine. As power is provided to the wheels in different ways, the way the vehicle drives will vary.

The components that make up the e-POWER powertrain consists of:

• An Electric motor that drives the wheels
• A Lithium-Ion battery which powers the electric motor
• An internal combustion engine which generates energy for the battery and electric motor
• A Power Generator which converts mechanical energy to electrical energy
• An Inverter which manages the energy recieved from the engine to charge the Lithium-Ion battery and/or power the electric motor

e-POWER is available with e-4ORCE all wheel drive technology for X-Trail.