Nissan Qashqai Sets Guinness World Record After Covering 1,980 km on One Tank
A Nissan Qashqai e-POWER travelled 1,980 km on public roads in Colombia without refuelling, securing a Guinness World Records title. The result underlines the efficiency potential of its series-hybrid powertrain, but it should not be treated as a representative real-world fuel-economy figure.
Electric Motor Powers Qashqai for Almost 2,000 km
According to Nissan, Guinness World Records recognised the achievement as the longest journey by a non-plug-in electric SUV with a range extender on a single tank of fuel. The record was set on public roads in Colombia.
The wording of the Guinness category could easily cause confusion. The Qashqai e-POWER is not a battery-electric vehicle, but a series hybrid. Its 1.5-litre petrol engine generates electricity, while the wheels are driven exclusively by an electric motor. No external charging is required.
This layout gives the Qashqai the immediate response and smooth acceleration associated with an EV. At the same time, its range can be restored in a matter of minutes simply by filling the tank with petrol.
Record Run Does Not Reflect Normal Fuel Economy
Nissan did not disclose either the exact amount of fuel consumed during the record run or an average fuel-economy figure. It is therefore not possible to convert the Guinness-certified distance into a reliable litres-per-100-kilometres figure.
Nor should 1,980 km be seen as a realistic expectation for every owner. The result was helped by modest speeds, a deliberately economical driving style and a route favourable to low energy use. In everyday traffic, range will vary according to speed, weather, vehicle load and driving style.
European WLTP Rating Is 4.4–4.5 L/100 km
The latest European-spec Qashqai e-POWER is officially rated at 4.4–4.5 L/100 km combined under WLTP, depending on version. Nissan quotes a range of more than 1,200 km on a single tank. The latest powertrain produces up to 140 kW in normal driving and 151 kW in Sport mode.
Those figures put the Qashqai in a strong position among Europe’s hybrid SUVs. The main appeal of e-POWER is not simply its low fuel consumption, but the EV-like driving experience it delivers without a charging cable or a large traction battery.
The Guinness title gives Nissan an attention-grabbing headline. For European buyers, however, the more relevant figures are the 4.4–4.5 L/100 km WLTP rating, the official range of more than 1,200 km and the ability to enjoy electric-motor drive without relying on a charging network.
