How far can one tank of fuel really take you?

In Tasmania, Australia, the answer was over 1,300km on a single tank – without stopping to refuel – with an average fuel consumption of just 4.5L/100km.

No special setup. No test conditions. Just the new Nissan Qashqai equipped with e-POWER hybrid technology taking on steep climbs, winding coastal roads and long highway stretches. Exactly as drivers would in the real world.

What made it possible?

It comes down to how Nissan e-POWER works.

Unlike a traditional hybrid, the wheels are driven solely by an electric motor. That means you get the refinement and smooth effortless performance of an EV every time you accelerate. But instead of plugging in, a petrol engine generates electricity on the go so no need to rely on a charging infrastructure.

In Tasmania, that combination really came into its own.
Climbing steep hills? The system delivers instant electric torque.
Heading downhill? Regenerative braking captures the kinetic energy and feeds it back into the battery.

All working seamlessly in the background delivering better efficiency along the way.

Long distance confidence

This wasn't a test track or a controlled environment. It was a proper road trip around Tasmania, proving that e-POWER isn't just efficient on paper. It works where it matters, on the kinds of roads people drive every day.

For drivers, it's about getting the best of both worlds. Electric drive feel, with instant response and no need to plug in.

Watch the full Tasmania road trip and see how e-POWER hybrid technology performs.