Used Nissan Serena e-Power (Japanese import)

About the Nissan Serena e-Power

Nissan's Japanese people mover. The e-Power version drives like an electric car: the wheels are driven only by an electric motor, and a small petrol engine runs as a generator. You never plug it in.

• 2018–2022 (C27 e-Power): 1.2-litre petrol generator, 100 kW electric motor.
• 2023 on (C28): 1.4-litre petrol generator, 120 kW electric motor.

Japanese official fuel figures are measured on a gentler test than ours, so expect to use more in real driving.

Asking prices

What Australian sellers were asking for hybrid versions in November 2026, by generation. Kilometres, condition and the version move the price a lot, so compare at least three similar cars.

• 2018–2022 (C27 e-Power)$18,900–$36,99010 for sale · middle $28,990
• 2023 on (C28)$41,900–$46,9003 for sale · middle $44,900

Asking prices are from Australian listings on carsguide.com.au and import specialist Best People Movers, checked November 2026. Glass's and RedBook don't value most imports, so these are what sellers ask, not valuations. Facts from each model's Wikipedia page. Check with the seller.

Import checks before you buy

• Compliance and the RAV: An imported car must be on the government's Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) and carry an Australian compliance plate. Ask the seller to show you both.
• Auction sheet and kilometres: Ask for the original Japanese auction sheet. It grades the car's condition and records the kilometres in Japan, so you can check the odometer hasn't been wound back.
• Japanese recalls: Most Japanese recalls aren't on the Australian register, so an Australian VIN check can come back clean even when work is outstanding. Ask the importer for proof the Japanese recalls were done; Toyota and Nissan dealers can sometimes check by chassis number.
• Hybrid battery: There's no Australian factory warranty on an import. Get a hybrid health check from a hybrid specialist or a Toyota or Nissan dealer before you pay.
• Radio, maps and menus: Japanese radios tune a different FM band and the screens are often in Japanese. Check a band expander or new head unit has been fitted, and that you can change the settings to English.
• Parts, servicing and insurance: Find a local mechanic who works on imports, check common parts (tyres, brake pads, filters) are easy to get, and get an insurance quote first: some insurers charge more or won't cover imports.
• Dealer or private sale: A licensed dealer must usually give a statutory warranty depending on the car's age and kilometres (the rules differ by state). Private and auction sales don't come with one.
• PPSR check: Run a PPSR check (ppsr.gov.au) for finance owing and a written-off history, like any used car.

Take our used hybrid checklist too.

Checks for a used Nissan Serena e-Power

• Make sure it is an e-Power and not an 'S-Hybrid': the S-Hybrid is a 2.0-litre petrol car with only a small starter-generator. Look for the e-POWER badge.
• Ads often leave 'e-Power' out of the title, so ask.

More on buying used

• All Japanese import guides
• Best used EVs and hybrids sold new in Australia
• Pick my used car: our top three picks for your budget

Sources: Nissan Serena (Wikipedia).

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