The Nissan Qashqai with e-POWER has completed a full lap of Tasmania on a single tank of petrol, despite it being a tough challenge. Covering more than 800 miles across steep mountain passes, sweeping coastal roads, and busy town streets, the car recorded an average economy figure of 62.8 mpg throughout the journey.
For families and everyday drivers, that result offers something far more useful than an impressive headline. The Nissan Qashqai with e-POWER is designed for people who want an electric-style driving experience without ever having to plug in. It is smooth, quiet, and effortless. That makes it a compelling choice for drivers who want the benefits of an EV alongside the hassle-free freedom of a traditional petrol car.
Two real-world efficiency challenges
It goes without saying, one test just isn’t enough to justify results. Which is why this wasn’t the first challenge that Nissan had set for the Qashqai with e-POWER.
In 2025, two Qashqai with e-POWER models drove from Land’s End to John O’Groats on a single tank. That iconic cross-country route covered 837 miles, with the cars averaging 75.1 mpg and finishing with roughly 99 miles of indicated range to spare.
The Tasmania challenge presented a very different test bed:
| Challenge | Route & Terrain | Distance | Average Economy | Status at Destination |
| Tasmania Lap | Mountain passes, coastal bends, mixed elevation | 809 miles | 62.8 mpg | Refuelled at destination |
| UK End-to-End | Motorways, town traffic, changing UK weather | 837 miles | 75.1 mpg | ~99 miles remaining |
For Nissan, consistency matters – especially in getting real results. Neither journey was a controlled laboratory test; both took place on real roads under everyday conditions. Together, they demonstrate how their e-POWER technology delivers outside of simulated tests.
Please note: These challenge results reflect controlled endurance test conditions and do not represent guaranteed range figures for every owner. Real-world fuel economy varies depending on driving style, traffic, weather, road conditions, and vehicle payload. Official WLTP figures stand at 62.8 to 64.2 mpg combined.
How does e-POWER work?
Nissan wanted the idea of e-POWER to be as straightforward as possible. But how? So, instead of the 1.5-litre petrol engine directly driving the wheels, its only job is to generate electricity. That power feeds directly into an electric motor, which drives the wheels 100% of the time.
That setup changes how the car feels on the road:
- Immediate Response: With up to 175 lb-ft of instant torque (across all trims), power arrives right away without waiting for an engine to build revs.
- Seamless Energy Recovery: The compact onboard battery tops itself up through regenerative braking during deceleration, supplemented by the engine generator when needed.
- Zero Charging Cables: You get a quiet, refined electric drive without needing a home charger or public charging apps. When fuel gets low, simply pull into a standard filling station, top up, and carry on.
How Can Drivers Benefit from Nissan’s e-Power?
For a family SUV, efficiency only matters when it fits into real life. Here is what the Qashqai with e-POWER brings to your daily routine:
- Lower running costs: Official WLTP combined figures reach up to 62 mpg, offering an official driving range of up to 777 miles on the most efficient specification.
- Effortless power: Producing up to 205 bhp, joining 70 mph motorways or overtaking on country roads feels responsive, even with everyone in the car and luggage in the boot (or the family pooch).
- Practicality first: You get a generous 455-litre boot (expanding to 1379 litres with the rear seats folded), alongside sensible insurance groups ranging from 27E to 29A.
- Complete peace of mind: Starting from £37, 345, every new model comes backed by Nissan’s 3-year / 60,000-mile standard warranty, plus an 8-year / 100,000-mile warranty on EV battery components.
- Award-winning credentials: The Qashqai with e-POWER was named Hybrid Car of the Year at the News UK Motor Awards for two consecutive years, proving its real-world credentials to British buyers.
Why the Tasmania challenge matters
Long-distance efficiency is easy to claim, but proving it across varied, demanding terrain is much harder.
The Tasmania journey put the Qashqai through steep climbs, winding coastal roads, and constantly changing elevation, covering over 800 miles on one tank at 62.8 mpg. Combined with the 837-mile UK drive from Land’s End to John O’Groats, it demonstrates that e-POWER is not just about saving fuel on short town commutes; its strengths shine on long cross-country road trips too.
Book your test drive
The easiest way to understand the Nissan Qashqai with e-POWER is to drive it yourself.
You can experience the smooth electric motor response, quiet acceleration and straightforward petrol refuelling in one car.
For families and everyday drivers who want the feel of electric driving without the need for a charging cable, it offers a compelling middle ground.
And with the Qashqai proving its efficiency on challenging roads in Tasmania and across Britain, there is plenty to like about its real-world ability too.
Book a test drive at your local Stoneacre Nissan dealer and experience the Qashqai e-POWER for yourself.
