Nissan is launching the 2027 Rogue Hybrid with its e-Power series hybrid system, where a 1.5L three-cylinder turbo engine acts solely as a generator to charge the battery, while an electric motor exclusively drives the wheels. This creates an EV-like driving experience without any plug-in capability, differentiating it from parallel hybrids common in the market.
Background
Series hybrid technology has been explored by manufacturers like Chevrolet (Volt) and Honda (CR-V Hybrid), though both eventually adopted plug-in or parallel configurations. Nissan's e-Power system represents a commitment to the pure series hybrid approach, similar to what was seen in the Nissan Leaf's e-Power variants.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Oct 30, 2026 at 08:00 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10