Nissan has achieved a new milestone for e‑POWER, its hybrid technology, after the Nissan Qashqai equipped with next-generation e‑POWER earned a Guinness World Records title for the longest journey completed by a non-plug-in extended-range electric vehicle SUV without external charging or refueling.
Covering 1,980 kilometers (approximately 1,230 miles) on a single tank, the record-setting drive showcased the efficiency of Nissan's e‑POWER technology.
The journey took place last month in Colombia, traveling from Bogotá to the Caribbean coast and covering a wide variety of road, traffic and driving conditions. Every stage of the attempt was independently monitored and verified by Guinness World Records judges, who certified the achievement following a detailed review process.
“This fantastic record once again shows the capability of the latest generation of e POWER technology. Qashqai e POWER delivers efficiency, refinement and EV-like driving performance that we have focused around real customer driving needs. It also plays an important role in Nissan’s electrification journey, helping more drivers experience the benefits of electric driving as they move towards a fully electric future,” said Richard Candler, Nissan Corporate Executive (CE), Family, Product & Components Strategy, in a statement
Unlike conventional hybrid systems, the wheels in an e‑POWER vehicle are driven exclusively by an electric motor. A petrol engine generates electricity when needed, eliminating the need for external charging while maintaining the convenience and flexibility of a conventional vehicle.
The latest generation of e‑POWER features Nissan's advanced 5-in-1 modular powertrain, integrating the electric motor, generator, inverter, reducer and increaser into a compact, highly efficient package. Combined with regenerative braking technology, the system continuously optimizes energy use.
