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Nissan Note

HE12Stock varies — page stays live

The HE12 marked the debut of Nissan's breakthrough e-POWER system. In this series-hybrid configuration, the 1.2L engine acts purely as a generator to power a highly responsive electric motor borrowed from the Nissan Leaf, driving the front wheels exclusively.

Engine
1.2L e-POWER Series Hybrid
Displacement
1,198 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
Reduction Gear
Fuel
Hybrid
Body
Hatchback
Nissan Note HE12Nissan Note — representative 2nd Gen e-POWER (HE12) image

Chassis variants of the Note

E111.5L DOHC I41,498 ccFFCVT / 4AT / 5MTE121.2L DIG-S Supercharged I31,198 ccFFCVT / 5MT
HE121.2L e-POWER Series Hybrid1,198 ccFFReduction Gear

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,100 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Weight
1,210 kg
Shipping volume
10.56 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
HE12-1XXXXXXNov 2016 – Nov 2020e-POWER Phase 1

Import eligibility by country (2016–2020)

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
UgandaEligible
Within the 15-year limit from manufacture.
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the HE12

Is the HE12 e-POWER a plug-in hybrid?
No, it cannot be plugged in. It is self-charging; the battery is replenished entirely by the on-board 1.2-liter gasoline generator and regenerative braking.
What is the 'e-Pedal' / 'One-Pedal' driving feature on the HE12?
It allows the driver to launch, accelerate, decelerate, and come to a complete stop using only the accelerator pedal, maximizing regenerative energy capture.