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Travelling 1,980 kilometres on a single tank of gasoline, with no external charging: that is the achievement accomplished by the Nissan Qashqai e-POWER. From July 14 to 17, 2026, Nissan’s SUV crossed part of Colombia, from Bogotá to the Caribbean coast, to earn an official Guinness World Records title.
Beyond the impressive number, the record primarily draws attention to a technology called e-POWER, an approach to hybridization that differs from both a conventional hybrid vehicle and a fully electric vehicle.
And even though the Nissan Qashqai is no longer sold in Canada, this achievement is particularly relevant to Quebec drivers. Why? Because the third generation of e-POWER technology will arrive in Canada with the all-new 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, which is expected to arrive in late 2026.
For drivers in Châteauguay, Mercier, Léry, Beauharnois and across Montreal’s South Shore, the Qashqai record therefore provides a very concrete preview of the direction Nissan is taking with electrification.
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The achievement took place in Colombia between July 14 and 17, 2026.
Driving a Nissan Qashqai equipped with the new-generation e-POWER system, the team travelled 1,980 kilometres without refuelling and without external charging. The route started in Bogotá and ended on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
The performance earned the Qashqai a Guinness World Records title for the longest journey by a non-plug-in extended-range electric SUV, without external charging or refuelling.
This was therefore not simply a laboratory estimate.
According to Nissan, the various stages of the attempt were independently monitored and verified by Guinness World Records representatives before the result was officially certified.
The route was also far from uniform. The Qashqai had to contend with different roads, traffic conditions, elevation changes and several driving environments between Bogotá and the coast.
The Nissan Qashqai e-POWER used for the attempt has a 55-litre fuel tank. Based on the 1,980 kilometres travelled, that works out to approximately 2.78 L/100 km.
However, this figure needs to be put into context.
This was a record attempt carried out under specific conditions and on a route favourable to energy efficiency. Bogotá is located at a significant elevation, while the route ended at the coast. Descents could therefore have helped the regenerative braking system recover energy.
In other words, 1,980 kilometres should not be interpreted as the normal range every owner could expect in everyday driving.
The real value of the exercise lies elsewhere: demonstrating how far the e-POWER architecture can push efficiency when used under optimal conditions.
This is where the Qashqai becomes particularly interesting.
An e-POWER vehicle uses a gasoline engine, a battery and one or more electric motors. At first glance, it therefore resembles a conventional hybrid vehicle.
The fundamental difference lies in how the wheels are driven.
In an e-POWER vehicle, the wheels are driven by electric motors.
The gasoline engine essentially acts as a generator: it produces the electricity needed to power the battery and electric motors. There is no direct mechanical connection between the gasoline engine and the wheels.
This architecture makes it possible to reproduce several characteristics drivers appreciate in an electric vehicle: immediate accelerator response, instant torque, smooth acceleration and quiet operation, especially at low speeds.
But unlike an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid, the vehicle does not need to be plugged in.
You simply fill it with gasoline.
For some drivers, this approach can represent a particularly interesting compromise: enjoying an electric-like driving experience while retaining the simplicity and speed of traditional refuelling.
With the growing number of electrified technologies, it can be easy to lose track of the differences. Here are the main points to remember.
| Technology | What Drives the Wheels? | Charging at a Station | Gasoline Required | Driving Experience |
| Nissan e-POWER | Electric motor(s) | No | Yes | Very close to an electric vehicle |
| Conventional hybrid | Gasoline engine and/or electric motor | No | Yes | Varies depending on the system and conditions |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | Electric motor and gasoline engine | Yes, to maximize electric driving | Yes | Can travel a certain distance in electric mode |
| 100% electric (EV) | Electric motor | Yes | No | Fully electric driving |
e-POWER technology therefore occupies a fairly unique position.
It is aimed in particular at drivers who appreciate the smoothness and response of an electric motor but do not want to depend on a charging station for their trips.
The best choice, however, always depends on your driving habits, annual mileage, charging options and budget. The Solution Nissan team can help you compare the different options and find a solution suited to your needs. You can notably explore our Nissan financing and leasing solutions.
The Guinness record was not achieved with the first version of the system.
The Qashqai was equipped with the third generation of e-POWER technology, which is based in part on a more integrated architecture.
According to Nissan, this new powertrain uses a modular 5-in-1 unit that brings together several essential system components, including the electric motor, generator, inverter, reducer and increaser in a more compact architecture.
This integration is designed in part to improve the system’s overall efficiency while reducing complexity.
Regenerative braking also plays an important role.
When a vehicle slows down, some of the energy that would normally be lost as heat can be recovered and converted into electricity. That energy can then be reused to power the electrical system.
On a route with many elevation changes like the Colombian record route, this recovery capability becomes particularly useful.
It is also one of the reasons electrified technologies can be especially efficient in traffic involving frequent slowing and acceleration.
At first glance, you might wonder why there is so much focus on the Qashqai when it is no longer sold in Canada.
The answer comes down to two words: Rogue e-POWER.
Nissan Canada confirms that third-generation e-POWER technology will make its Canadian debut in the all-new 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid. Its arrival is planned for late 2026.
The Qashqai record therefore becomes a real-world demonstration of the technology that is preparing to enter our market.
According to Nissan Canada, the new Rogue e-POWER Hybrid will use two electric motors to drive the wheels. The gasoline engine will serve as a generator to supply the battery and electric motors, without requiring the vehicle to be plugged in.
The Rogue Hybrid is also expected to receive Nissan Intelligent All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment, a particularly relevant feature for Quebec drivers who have to deal with snow, ice and changing road conditions during winter.
Nissan also has several years of global experience with e-POWER technology. Vehicles using previous generations of the system have already been on the road for several years in different markets.
This is therefore not simply a technology experiment: e-POWER now represents an important part of Nissan’s electrification strategy.
Driving habits on Montreal’s South Shore can vary considerably.
A driver in Châteauguay may make many short local trips during the week, then head toward Montreal, the Montérégie region or a much more distant destination on the weekend.
This is precisely the kind of situation where a technology like e-POWER becomes interesting.
In urban traffic or on trips involving frequent slowing, the electric motors can provide quick, progressive response, while regenerative braking recovers some of the energy during deceleration.
For longer trips, the driver retains the simplicity of gasoline refuelling.
For a family in Châteauguay that regularly travels to Montreal, a professional in Mercier who drives many kilometres each week, or drivers in Léry and Beauharnois who regularly travel across the South Shore, this combination could represent an interesting solution between a traditional gasoline vehicle and a fully electric vehicle.
It could also appeal to drivers in Saint-Constant, Sainte-Catherine, Delson, Candiac and La Prairie who want to move toward electrified driving while keeping familiar refuelling habits.
And when a vehicle interests you, nothing replaces time behind the wheel. You can easily book a test drive at Solution Nissan to discover which model best suits your daily driving.
This is an important distinction.
The Qashqai record demonstrates the efficiency potential of e-POWER technology, but it does not mean that the future 2027 Rogue Hybrid will consistently travel 1,980 kilometres between fill-ups.
The record vehicle operated under specific conditions and on a route that included a favourable elevation difference.
Many factors affect a vehicle’s fuel consumption: outside temperature, speed, traffic, acceleration, heating, air conditioning, tires, cargo load and driving style.
In Quebec, winter is obviously an additional factor.
Cold weather, cabin heating, winter tires and road conditions can affect the energy consumption of virtually any vehicle, whether gasoline-powered, hybrid or electric.
The 1,980-kilometre figure should therefore be viewed as a technological achievement and a demonstration of the system’s potential, not as a promise of everyday driving range.
This distinction is important when comparing a vehicle. The official fuel consumption ratings eventually published for the Canadian Rogue e-POWER will provide a better indication of what drivers can realistically expect under normal operating conditions.
For Nissan, the record comes at a strategic moment.
The Rogue is one of the most important SUVs in Nissan’s North American lineup, and its next generation will mark the official arrival of e-POWER in Canada.
The 2027 Nissan Rogue e-POWER Hybrid will be completely redesigned and will retain the versatility associated with the Rogue while adopting this new electrified powertrain.
Nissan notably highlights quick response from the electric motors, the absence of a conventional transmission and a driving experience designed to feel more like that of an electric vehicle.
It will also benefit from the e-Pedal function, which allows the driver to use mainly the accelerator to speed up and slow down in many driving situations.
This feature can be particularly pleasant during daily trips involving frequent stops and starts, including Montreal traffic and the main roads across the South Shore.
For consumers who are still deciding between gasoline, hybrid and electric, e-POWER could therefore create a particularly interesting new option.
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It is obviously spectacular to see an SUV travel nearly 2,000 kilometres on a single tank.
But perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Nissan Qashqai e-POWER record is what it suggests about what comes next.
The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and electrification does not take only one form.
Some drivers are ready to switch immediately to a fully electric vehicle. Others prefer a plug-in hybrid. And many want to reduce their fuel consumption while keeping the convenience of filling a tank in just a few minutes.
With e-POWER, Nissan takes a different approach: using electric propulsion without requiring the driver to plug in the vehicle.
The gasoline engine essentially becomes a source of electricity generation, while propulsion is provided by the electric motors.
The Qashqai has now demonstrated in spectacular fashion how far this architecture can go in an efficiency challenge.
The next step will be much more concrete for us: discovering how this technology performs every day in the 2027 Nissan Rogue e-POWER Hybrid on Quebec roads.
For drivers in Châteauguay and the surrounding area, its arrival could represent a new way to approach the transition toward more electrified mobility without necessarily changing their daily habits completely.
At Solution Nissan in Châteauguay, we closely follow the arrival of new Nissan technologies to help our customers determine which powertrain genuinely suits their driving habits.
Gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric and soon e-POWER: the options are evolving quickly, but the right choice remains the one that matches your driving, budget and lifestyle.
If you live in Châteauguay, Mercier, Léry, Beauharnois, Saint-Constant, Sainte-Catherine, Delson, Candiac, La Prairie or elsewhere on Montreal’s South Shore and are interested in the future 2027 Nissan Rogue e-POWER Hybrid, our team can keep you informed about Nissan’s latest developments as Canadian details are announced.
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The Qashqai’s Guinness record already gives us a promising preview of this technology.
And with 1,980 kilometres travelled on a single tank, e-POWER has certainly made a noticeable entrance into the conversation.
The Nissan Qashqai equipped with the new-generation e-POWER system travelled 1,980 kilometres on a single tank of gasoline, without external charging or refuelling. The journey in Colombia from July 14 to 17, 2026, was certified by Guinness World Records as the longest trip completed by a non-plug-in extended-range electric SUV under those conditions.
No. The Nissan Qashqai is no longer sold in Canada. However, third-generation e-POWER technology is expected to arrive in the country in the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, which is scheduled to go on sale in late 2026.
In the meantime, you can browse the new Nissan vehicles currently available at Solution Nissan.
In an e-POWER system, the wheels are driven exclusively by electric motors. The gasoline engine generates electricity and is not directly connected to the wheels.
In many conventional hybrid systems, the gasoline engine can also contribute directly to propelling the vehicle.
This difference allows e-POWER to deliver a driving feel that is closer to that of an electric vehicle, without requiring external charging.
In an e-POWER system, the wheels are driven exclusively by electric motors. The gasoline engine generates electricity and is not directly connected to the wheels.
In many conventional hybrid systems, the gasoline engine can also contribute directly to propelling the vehicle.
This difference allows e-POWER to deliver a driving feel that is closer to that of an electric vehicle, without requiring external charging.
Nissan Canada has announced the arrival of the all-new 2027 Rogue e-POWER Hybrid in late 2026. It will introduce third-generation e-POWER technology to Canada.
To get the latest information about new Nissan models or to express interest in an upcoming vehicle, you can contact Solution Nissan in Châteauguay.
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