The Tokyo Motor Show 2017 was a busy event for Nissan. The Japanese automaker unveiled a number of vehicles, including the new Serena e-POWER, a minivan with an electric-drive system.
The second model in Nissan’s lineup to feature e-POWER, the technology pulls upon the manufacturer’s expertise developed through their LEAF line. Unlike that car’s setup, however, this system was first introduced in Japan in November 2016 and utilizes a small gasoline motor to charge the battery. The result? An elimination of the external charger, moving the automaker even further ahead of the competition.
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While firm details on the drivetrain of the new Serena are not yet available, the previous e-POWER vehicle, the Nissan Note, sports a 1.2L three-cylinder HR12DE motor that packs a 1.5 kWh battery. Further, it integrates the EM57 traction engine seen in the LEAF. While this may give us a preview of what to expect from the company’s latest wonder car, we’ll know for sure in the coming months as it’s expected to see Japanese release in spring 2018.