Nissan Note e-Power — Import to Australia

Key Features

e-Power Hybrid System: petrol engine acts as a generator only, with an electric motor providing all driving power for smooth, responsive acceleration.

Outstanding Fuel Economy: combined fuel consumption from as low as 3.4L per 100km on the WLTC cycle.

Smart Technology: touchscreen infotainment, wireless smartphone charging, and ProPILOT adaptive cruise control.

Safety: autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and a 360-degree camera system.

Why Import the Nissan Note e-Power from Japan?

The Nissan Note e-Power has never been sold new in Australia. Importing a used example from Japan gives buyers access to Nissan’s e-Power hybrid technology, not otherwise available in any locally sold Nissan hatchback, sourced through Japanese auction stock with full service history.

Import Eligibility

The Nissan Note e-Power is eligible for import to Australia under the SEVS import scheme, on the basis of its environmental criterion, as its e-Power hybrid drivetrain provides a measurable fuel economy and emissions advantage over equivalent vehicles sold new in Australia. Contact our team to confirm eligibility for the specific build year and variant you are considering. You can also check our list of SEVS-approved imports for current eligibility.

Import and Compliance Process

Importing a Nissan Note e-Power from Japan to Australia involves the following steps:

1. Eligibility check, confirm the specific build year and variant qualifies under SEVS.
2. Vehicle Import Approval (VIA), applied for through the ROVER system before the vehicle ships. See our full guide to Vehicle Import Approval.
3. Purchase and shipping, sourced from Japanese auction or dealer, shipped via RoRo or container shipping.
4. Customs and quarantine, customs duty and GST, and DAFF quarantine inspection on arrival in Australia.
5. ADR compliance and modifications, assessed and certified by our RAW-certified workshop in Campbellfield. Hybrid vehicles may require additional battery safety compliance checks.
6. Registration, VicRoads registration process once a RAV entry approval is granted.

Estimated Landed Cost

A used Nissan Note e-Power purchased at Japanese auction for approximately ¥900,000–¥1,300,000 (AUD $9,000–$13,000) will typically land in Australia for AUD $18,000–$25,000 all in, depending on the auction result, shipping method, exchange rate, and compliance requirements. See our landed cost breakdown guide for a full breakdown, or contact our team for a current estimate.

Enquire About Importing a Nissan Note e-Power

Glam Groups has over 22 years of experience importing and certifying Japanese vehicles for Australian roads. We manage the full process from eligibility check through to VicRoads registration. Call us on (03) 9303 7252 or submit an enquiry through the form on this page, or learn more about our process for car imports from Japan to Australia. Browse more other import vehicles, including the Toyota Alphard and Daihatsu Atrai.