Nissan’s next-generation Qashqai e-Power has completed the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats journey on a single tank, with fuel to spare.

Ahead of the arrival of the new hybrid family SUV this autumn, Nissan engineers drove two Qashqai e-Power vehicles over the full length of the UK, covering 837 miles using just one tank of petrol, with 100 miles of fuel left unused at the finish line.

Confirming the new Qashqai’s best-in-class fuel economy, the team achieved 75mpg on the epic challenge, which took 18 hours over two days.

This feat echoes a similar challenge undertaken in 2007, when the original Qashqai 1.5dCi diesel completed the same route, setting a benchmark for fuel efficiency at the time, averaging 67.35 mpg.

Eighteen years later and featuring Nissan’s third-generation e-Power technology, the Qashqai completed the challenge with a smaller fuel tank by 10 litres.

Dean Driver, vehicle evaluation engineer at Nissan and one of the drivers in the challenge, said: “Driving the Qashqai e-Power from Land’s End to John O’Groats really showcased the strength of the new powertrain. Not only did it deliver a smooth and quiet drive throughout the journey, but we completed over 800 miles with fuel still in the tank – proving just how far this technology has come in combining range with refinement.”

Unlike traditional hybrids, the Qashqai e-Power system uses a petrol engine solely to generate electricity, which in turn powers an electric motor that drives the wheels. This means the wheels are driven only by electric power, delivering instant torque, smooth acceleration, and a quieter ride – all without the need to plug in.

The new-edition Qashqai e-Power powertrain also delivers claimed best-in-class fuel efficiency of 62mpg and CO2 emissions of 102g/km while also offering some 745 miles of WLTP range.

And the new Qashqai e-Power hybrid – the latest launch in Nissan’s EV offensive that also includes the new Micra and Leaf plus an all-new fully electric Juke due 2026 – will also benefit from updated connected technology and driver assistance features, along with lower total cost of ownership (TCO) thanks to service intervals which have been extended from 15,000km to 20,000km.

David Moss, senior vice president, region research & development in Nissan AMIEO, said: “The third generation e-Power reflects everything we’ve learned from years of development. We’ve taken the best elements from previous systems, listened to what customers value most, and re-engineered the platform to maximise efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance driving comfort – all while maintaining diesel-like range. We’re proud that the new e-Power now delivers best-in-class driving performance, fuel economy and emissions.”

Built in Nissan’s Sunderland plant, the latest Qashqai equipped with e-Power will land in markets across Europe in the coming months.