I have just been to look at new qashqai at nissan showroom. The salesman explained how it works. Engine runs at 1000revs approx to charge battery. Battery then drives wheels. If battery goes flat reverts to engine. Is this brand new technology. I am a bit wary of buying new technology until proven. I had nissan pulsar when they first came out on motability. It needed new engine after 3 months and we all know what happened to pulsar.