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Nissan announced that cumulative global production of its e-POWER vehicles has surpassed 1.5 million units as of October. The e-POWER technology offers a unique driving experience by combining a small gasoline engine with an electric motor to power the wheels, delivering strong acceleration and quiet operation. Currently, e-POWER vehicles are available in 68 markets worldwide, with plans to expand further.
Key Highlights:
- e-POWER technology provides an electric driving experience, powered by a combination of a gasoline engine and lithium-ion battery.
- First launched in Japan in 2016 with the Note e-POWER.
- Currently available in models like Kicks, X-Trail, and Serena in Japan.
- Expansion into China in 2021 with the Sylphy e-POWER and X-Trail.
- European rollout in 2022 includes X-Trail and Qashqai, with over 100,000 units sold.
- Plans to launch in the U.S. and Canada by the end of fiscal year 2026.
Nissan introduced e-POWER technology in 2016, starting with the Note e-POWER in Japan. Since then, this innovative powertrain has been integrated into various models, including the Kicks, X-Trail, and Serena minivan, expanding Nissan’s reach in the hybrid market. In fiscal year 2023, 42.6% of Nissan vehicles sold in Japan featured e-POWER technology.
In China, e-POWER became available in 2021, starting with the Sylphy e-POWER sedan and subsequently expanding to the X-Trail SUV. In Europe, e-POWER versions of the X-Trail and Qashqai SUVs were launched in 2022, with cumulative sales exceeding 100,000 units by January.
Nissan is targeting further expansion of its e-POWER lineup, with plans to introduce it in the U.S. and Canada by fiscal year 2026. The company aims to enhance the appeal and competitiveness of e-POWER technology to meet the diverse needs of customers around the globe.
Cumulative Production of e-POWER Vehicles
- Japan: 1,170,000 units
- Europe: 140,000 units
- China: 60,000 units
- Others: 150,000 units
- Total: 1,520,000 units
Nissan continues to refine e-POWER technology, striving to offer customers an electric vehicle like experience without the need for charging infrastructure, making it a compelling option for drivers worldwide.
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