Nissan Qashqai wins best British-built electrified car award

The British-built Nissan Qashqai has secured yet another prestigious award for its advanced electrified powertrain.

Eco Car has named Qashqai the best home-grown electrified car of the year, reserving special praise for its innovative e-POWER technology, which is also set for a major upgrade later this year.

Ian Robertson, Editor of Eco Car, said: “The British-built medium SUV is one of the most popular new cars on sale today for very good reason, as it’s hugely versatile, comfortable, well-equipped and good value. It’s also efficient, with a long list of standard equipment as standard, and a choice of five feature packed models.

“It’s our favourite British-built electrified car of 2025 – a big round of applause to the British designers, engineers and factory workers that make it all possible.”

First launched in the region four years ago, e-POWER was developed to deliver an electric-drive experience without the need to plug in - combining the smooth, effortless acceleration and refinement of an EV with the everyday convenience of traditional combustion power.

A new and comprehensively re-engineered model arrives this summer with improved fuel economy of up to 62mpg (WLTP) – meaning you could travel from Sunderland to Paris on a single tank of fuel, and still have 100 miles to spare!

James Taylor, managing director of Nissan GB, added: “Our e-POWER technology is perfect for customers looking to get the sensation of driving an electric vehicle, but who are not quite ready to go full EV and want the familiarity of a petrol powertrain. 

“Huge thanks to the Eco Car team for recognising this unique hybrid technology and celebrating an electrified car that’s built right here in Britain.”

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