Nissan e-4ORCE lands in Europe for test driving in some of the harshest winter conditions

14 February 2023, 08:37:48

Nissan e-4ORCE touches down in the Pyrenees for an electrifying test drive spanning three countries. The dual motor all-wheel-drive system, e-4ORCE has been specifically engineered and developed to work on Nissan's electric and electrified vehicles to offer confident and reassuring performance in all conditions and seasons.

From slippery and icy Bavarian winters to drier and brighter floral awakening of spring in the Alps. The height of sweltering summers to the unpredictably wet, windy, and leaf-laden autumns in England, Nissan e-4ORCE technology is engineered for all seasons. Conquering the snowy mountainous terrain of the Pyrenees and navigating the icy Circuit Andorra – the world's highest permanent racetrack situated at 2,400m – with winter conditions pushed to the extreme, this drive highlights the ability of e-4ORCE to deliver superior control and handling on all surface conditions.

The "e" in e-4ORCE stands for Nissan's 100% electric motor drive system. "4ORCE" refers to the vehicle's physical power and energy, with "4" representing all-wheel control. Nissan’s teams of powertrain engineers combined their comprehensive expertise on three core elements: electric motor management, all-wheel drive systems, and chassis control technologies to develop an innovative technology that provides reassurance and dynamic poise in everyday scenarios. By placing a motor on each axle, there is more interior space and no need to accommodate a differential.

The innovative e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system was conceived for use on either Nissan’s pure electric powertrains or with its pioneering e-POWER system. In both cases, the driven wheels are powered purely by electric motors fed by the battery. The Ariya e-4ORCE has a total system output of 225kW (306PS). This generates lively acceleration from 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds. Both vehicles enjoy confident and agile handling in all conditions, enabling a powerful yet smooth driving experience.

The e-4ORCE technology provides continuous balanced chassis control, line tracing, and steering precision, to anticipate the driver’s behaviour and compensate for common responses such as understeering, keeping the cabin level for a more pleasant in-car experience. Thanks to this precise control of the twin-motor system and the brake torque-vectoring capabilities, the vehicle maintains the right course whether the road is wet, oily, slippery with wet leaves or covered in snow or ice.

An additional benefit of e-4ORCE for all passengers is the comfortable drive with minimal body longitudinal "dive" under deceleration thanks to strong regenerative braking. Pitch is suppressed by controlling regenerative balance between the front and rear axles. And the twin motor system means a greater level of regenerative energy capture than a single motor system, optimizing the vehicle’s efficiency at every opportunity.

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