Nissan Qashqai e-POWER Completes A Full Lap Of Tasmania Without Stopping For Fuel

Nissan has completed the second major real-world test of e-POWER hybrid technology. The Qashqai e-POWER covered the entire route around Tasmania on one tank of fuel.

This venture follows earlier success on the Land’s End – John O’Groats route in the UK and confirms the consistency of the system in different climates and driving conditions. The Qashqai has driven more than 1,300 km in Tasmania without stopping to refuel.

Route and conditions: demanding verification of real consumption

The drive around Tasmania included mountain passes, winding coastal sections and a combination of country roads and highways. Despite the changing altitude and demanding curves, the Qashqai e-POWER has maintained low consumption and stable dynamics. At the end of the test, the average real consumption was 4.5l/100km, which confirms the WLTP value stated in the vehicle’s technical data.

Technology is changing the approach to hybrids

e-POWER does not work like a classic hybrid. The gasoline engine is used exclusively for the production of electricity, while the wheels are driven only by the electric motor. There is no mechanical connection between the gasoline engine and the drive wheels. Such an approach brings several practical advantages:

* instant torque thanks to the electric motor;

* smooth and quiet driving similar to the EV experience;

* long autonomy without the need to connect to a charger;

* improved thermal efficiency through a redesigned 1.5‑liter turbo engine and 5‑in‑1 modular powertrain.

This architecture enables everyday usability without compromising on range.

Two tests, same message: efficiency and practicality

A comparison of the route through Great Britain and the circuit around Tasmania shows that the e-POWER maintains its performance in different conditions. In the British test, the Qashqai covered 1,347km on a single tank and finished with around 160km of range remaining, averaging 3.76l/100km during the endeavour. In Tasmania, real consumption reached 4.5l/100km, while total mileage exceeded 1,300km. These figures confirm that the system is working efficiently even under ideal conditions.

Technical data

What this means for customers and the market

Manufacturers often promise a balance between electrical performance and practicality. Nissan is now showing that such a balance can work in real, demanding conditions. For customers, this means:

* less stress about range on longer journeys;

* the possibility of driving with an EV feeling without the need for a charging infrastructure;

* competitive consumption compared to traditional gasoline and certain hybrid solutions.

For the market, such tests raise the credibility of hybrid solutions that do not require external charging and open the way for wider acceptance among drivers looking for practicality and economy.

Awards and recognitions

The Qashqai e-POWER has been named Hybrid Car of the Year 2025 at the News UK Motor Awards for the second time in a row. This recognition confirms that the professional public values ​​not only the technical specifications but also the real usability of the technology.

A clear message from the manufacturer

Through two extensive real-world tests, Nissan sent a clear message: e-POWER combines the electric feeling of driving with the practicality of long journeys. The lap around Tasmania without refueling makes a strong case for technology that does not require a charger yet provides low consumption and high levels of comfort. For drivers looking for a compromise between range and electric dynamics, Qashqai e-POWER becomes a relevant option.

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