Is the Nissan Note e-Power worth importing to Canada?

For most Canadians, a Nissan Note e-Power is not worth importing yet because the e-Power versions are generally too new for Canada’s 15-year import exemption. Unless a specific car was originally built to meet Canadian/U.S. standards and is admissible through the normal import process, you usually cannot register a newer Japanese-market Note e-Power for road use in Canada.

If you are thinking of a Japanese-market Note e-Power, the practical answer is: wait until the exact build month is at least 15 years old, then reassess. The earliest e-Power Notes are likely from the mid-2010s, so many will not become straightforward 15-year-exempt imports until the early 2030s.

When it does become eligible, it could be appealing if you want a compact, efficient city car with unusual hybrid tech. But it is still a right-hand-drive Japanese-market car, so check insurance availability, parts support, high-voltage hybrid service, provincial inspection rules, rust condition, battery health, and total landed cost before buying.

Bottom line: not worth importing to Canada today for most people if you need a normal road-legal daily driver. It may become worth considering later once a specific build date is 15+ years old and you have confirmed provincial registration and insurance.