Is e-power better than hybrid?
In most hybrids, the fuel engine directly drives the wheels. In contrast, e-POWER uses the fuel engine solely to generate electricity. This electricity then powers the electric motor that drives the wheels. This unique setup allows for the smooth operation of an electric vehicle. Nissan e-POWER system combines a petrol engine and electric motor in a revolutionary way. The engine acts as a generator to produce electricity which power the electric motor to drive the wheels. This delivers the instant acceleration and quiet comfort of an EV, with the convenience of refuelling at any petrol station.Unlike other current motor systems on the market, Nissan e-POWER wheels are driven exclusively by an electric motor, while a gasoline-powered generator is responsible exclusively for recharging the battery of the vehicle while you drive so you never have to stop to recharge it.Toyota Hybrids offer a more familiar driving experience, similar to a regular gasoline car. They are smooth and efficient, but the overall feel is pretty standard. Nissan e-POWER, on the other hand, gives you that instant acceleration and quiet ride that’s characteristic of electric vehicles.