Nissan Qashqai e-power real world experiences?
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Hi
Weighing up our next family car and we took a look at the Nissan Qashqai e-power at our local dealer today.
We like the look outside and inside but sadly didn't get a chance to test drive as in a bit of a rush.
Has anyone got some of their own experiences of this car they'd like to share please?
It will be mostly used for normal daily commutes of circa 10 miles both ways with the monthly longer journies (>150 miles) also expected.
TIA
MC
Weighing up our next family car and we took a look at the Nissan Qashqai e-power at our local dealer today.
We like the look outside and inside but sadly didn't get a chance to test drive as in a bit of a rush.
Has anyone got some of their own experiences of this car they'd like to share please?
It will be mostly used for normal daily commutes of circa 10 miles both ways with the monthly longer journies (>150 miles) also expected.
TIA
MC
Thanks for the comments, and apologies for posting in the wrong area.
I didn't know where to post it initially so please move it if it's against the rules.
I really value peoples thoughts on their experiences. Not really after anything controversial, just a car that's decent to own and drive.
I didn't know where to post it initially so please move it if it's against the rules.
I really value peoples thoughts on their experiences. Not really after anything controversial, just a car that's decent to own and drive.
We have an x-trail e power. Not something I would have chosen myself but to be honest I quite like it.
Obviously it’s completely electric motor driven so it’s got the benefit of that and also the benefit of not having to think about charging it.
You can switch to battery only mode but it will only do a tiny distance, and if you give it too much throttle the engine will kick in anyway.
In general driving you can’t really tell when the engine is on or off. If you’re giving it some beans it sort of revs the engine to simulate a normal petrol engine. Don’t know if that was through necessity or a conscious choice by Nissan.
It does have single pedal driving if that something that interests you. I don’t use it personally despite giving it a good go.
It does regen the battery during braking.
It’s the equivalent of buying a pure EV and having a petrol generator running in the boot.
Economy is in line with a normal petrol engine, don’t expect big savings.
It’s got some decent pace for what it is. Think ours is a 2wd 204hp?? Can check but it’s the wife’s and I’ve not seen the actual order sheet.
As I say, I like it and I have zero interest in EVs, will be clinging onto petrol as long as I’m able. I would certainly suggest not writing it off without giving it a test drive.
Obviously it’s completely electric motor driven so it’s got the benefit of that and also the benefit of not having to think about charging it.
You can switch to battery only mode but it will only do a tiny distance, and if you give it too much throttle the engine will kick in anyway.
In general driving you can’t really tell when the engine is on or off. If you’re giving it some beans it sort of revs the engine to simulate a normal petrol engine. Don’t know if that was through necessity or a conscious choice by Nissan.
It does have single pedal driving if that something that interests you. I don’t use it personally despite giving it a good go.
It does regen the battery during braking.
It’s the equivalent of buying a pure EV and having a petrol generator running in the boot.
Economy is in line with a normal petrol engine, don’t expect big savings.
It’s got some decent pace for what it is. Think ours is a 2wd 204hp?? Can check but it’s the wife’s and I’ve not seen the actual order sheet.
As I say, I like it and I have zero interest in EVs, will be clinging onto petrol as long as I’m able. I would certainly suggest not writing it off without giving it a test drive.
Edited by Robb F on Sunday 12th May 21:16
Very happy with my Qashqai epower. Got it on personal lease from G2L. I have the Connecta model with the (must have in my opinion) pano roof. Comes with lots of tech as standard, including 360 cameras and the big screen is really slick for nav / Apple car play. I didn’t want the Tekna as I preferred the ride on the 18” wheels.
Super smooth to drive and comfy. On a run it’ll return near 600 miles to a tank. I usually average 50mpg, with 55+ on a run. Shorter journeys the mpg isn’t as good as the engine kicks in to charge the battery.
HTH.
Super smooth to drive and comfy. On a run it’ll return near 600 miles to a tank. I usually average 50mpg, with 55+ on a run. Shorter journeys the mpg isn’t as good as the engine kicks in to charge the battery.
HTH.
As an alternative - I've just picked up a March pre reg 2024 Qashqai 1.3 petrol cheap on lease.
I'll be honest I was sceptical and its a modern way all cars are going- very easier to drive etc feel.
I now like it. It's economical as well. I don't think I'd pay 29k for one but for the next two years it'll be a good family wagon.
I'll be honest I was sceptical and its a modern way all cars are going- very easier to drive etc feel.
I now like it. It's economical as well. I don't think I'd pay 29k for one but for the next two years it'll be a good family wagon.
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