Nissan Qashqai e-Power laps Tasmania on a single tank
Nissan's updated hybrid small SUV covered 1303km on 55 litres of fuel during a real-world lap of Tasmania, averaging 4.5L/100km across freeways, urban roads and hill climbs.
Shane Riley
Key takeaways
- 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power lapped Tasmania on one tank
- Covered 1303km on 55 litres at 4.5L/100km
- Pricing starts at $45,640 before on-road costs
The 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power has driven a full lap of Tasmania on a single tank of fuel, covering 1,303km before needing to refuel. Nissan Australia ran the challenge earlier this year to test its updated hybrid SUV under real-world conditions, not laboratory ones. The result puts Nissan's latest e-Power system in direct contention with the most efficient small hybrid SUVs on sale in Australia.
How far did the Qashqai e-Power travel?
The journey started in Geelong where Nissan filled the 55 litre tank before boarding the Spirit of Tasmania for the crossing to Devonport. From there the Qashqai e-Power drove a full loop of the island taking in Launceston, the Bay of Fires, Freycinet, Hobart, the Huon Valley and the rugged west coast, including the 99 hairpins on the descent into Queenstown.
By the time it returned to the ferry, the trip meter read 1209.2km at an indicated 4.5L/100km. After disembarking in Geelong, the Qashqai reached 1303km in total before refuelling, still showing the same 4.5L/100km average.
That figure sits above Nissan's official ADR81/02 combined cycle claim of 4.1L/100km, but the route mixed freeways, urban roads and demanding hill climbs at posted speed limits.
2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power pricing
Pricing carries over from the updated lineup launched earlier this year.
| Variant | Price (MSRP, before on-road costs) |
| ST-L e-Power | $45,640 |
| Ti e-Power | $49,640 |
| Ti-L e-Power | $53,640 |
| N-Design e-Power | $54,140 |
What's new in the e-Power system?
The updated drivetrain centres on a new '5-in-1' powertrain architecture, which packages the electric motor, generator, inverter, increaser and reducer into a single unit. Nissan says this cuts weight and complexity while improving energy transfer.
It pairs with a redesigned 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine using Nissan's STARC combustion technology. The engine never drives the wheels directly. Instead, it works as a generator, sending power to the battery and electric motor that move the car.
Thermal efficiency is rated at 42%. Combined-cycle fuel consumption has dropped from 4.8 to 4.1L/100km, with CO2 emissions falling from 112 to 92g/km. Nissan also claims the cabin is 5.6dB quieter than before.
"This trip isn't laboratory testing, this is the real world and real conditions, completing a dream lap of Tasmania that so many Australians have either done, or would love to," Nissan Oceania managing director Steve Milette said.
Frequently asked questions
How far did the 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power go on one tank?
The Qashqai e-Power covered 1303km on a single 55-litre tank of fuel during a lap of Tasmania, averaging 4.5L/100km.
What is the 2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power price in Australia?
Pricing starts at $45,640 before on-road costs for the ST-L variant and rises to $54,140 for the top-spec N-Design.
How does Nissan e-Power hybrid technology work?
The petrol engine acts only as a generator to charge the battery, while an electric motor drives the wheels. No plug-in charging is required.
Shane Riley
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Shane Riley is Co-founder and Director of The Beep based in Melbourne, Australia. He has 20+ years across OEM, leasing and fleet, with experience in vehicle strategy, sales and operations.
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