Nissan to Bring New & Improved e-Power Technology to North America
After two failed attempts, Nissan is making another hybrid push in North America with a new version of its e-Power hybrid technology. It will debut in the 2027 edition of the Rogue, its best-selling vehicle on the New Continent.
Unveiled on May 26 in Japan, the 3rd-generation e-Power system promises a quieter functioning, improved efficiency and better suitability for North American drivers' expectations.
A Rogue hybrid expected by 2027
The Rogue e-Power will arrive here as part of the fourth-generation compact SUV's redesign, scheduled for the fiscal year ending March 2027. Before that, Europe will get a taste of the new tech in September via the Qashqai, followed by Japan in 2026 with the Elgrand minivan.
A combustion engine to support the electric motor
Unlike conventional hybrids, e-Power uses a combustion engine solely to generate electricity, much like the Chevrolet Volt. This electricity then powers a lithium-ion battery that drives an electric motor. So, it's essentially an electric vehicle... supported by an ICE.
Introduced in 2016 in Japan, the technology was well-received domestically, but its arrival here was short-circuited because it was found to be insufficiently efficient on highways. With this new iteration, Nissan promises a 15-percent improvement on the highway and 9 percent in the city.
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