Nissan has confirmed it will continue offering petrol and e-Power versions of its Qashqai model in Europe as long as there is customer demand, according to an interview with Autocar featuring Jordi Villa, the head of Nissan in Europe. While the Japanese automaker is moving toward a future with 100% electric vehicles, the transition is happening at different speeds for different models. Nissan has already introduced several electric models, including the new Leaf, the electric Juke, and the small Pixo. However, the Qashqai will not be quickly converted into an all-electric version. The e-Power version of the Qashqai, which uses a petrol engine to generate electricity for the electric motor, will remain available for a while longer. Similarly, the traditional thermal (petrol) version of the Qashqai will continue to be offered as long as regulations permit. The current Qashqai, which was launched in 2021 and revised in 2024, is produced at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, England, alongside the Juke and Leaf models. Earlier discussions had suggested the possibility of an electric Qashqai, but recent updates indicated the project was put on hold as part of Nissan’s cost-cutting strategy. However, the project is not officially canceled, and Jordi Villa emphasized that he has never officially announced its cancellation. Nissan is still evaluating which models should transition to full electric power and which can continue with electrified solutions like e-Power. An electric Qashqai would fit well within Nissan’s range, sitting between the Leaf and the Ariya in terms of size and price. However, Nissan is choosing not to rush the transition and will keep the hybrid Qashqai in its lineup as long as it continues to sell. The company is taking a customer-focused approach, aiming to meet demand while it continues its broader shift toward electric vehicles.