Nissan Rogue PHEV Coming Next Year

Michael Accardi
by Michael Accardi

Nissan will finally introduce its first plug-in hybrid model in the U.S. with the 2026 Rogue PHEV set to debut next year.


During the launch of the 2025 Murano, Nissan officials confirmed the Rogue PHEV would be born from the company's strategic alliance with Mitsubishi. We already knew Nissan was planning to introduce a plug-in hybrid model next year—it was widely assumed the Rogue was a prime candidate. Nissan officials also reiterated it would introduce a new EV next year, and bring E-power to North America in 2026.

Officials wouldn't be drawn on technical specifics, but it's likely the 2026 Rogue PHEV will share a platform and powertrain with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. This means a 2.4-liter gasoline engine and two electric motors, generating 250 horsepower. That would propel the Rogue PHEV to the top of the performance pole— currently, the Rogue’s standard three-cylinder turbocharged engine makes 201 hp.


According to Nissan, its dealer network was told about the Rogue PHEV 2-3 weeks ago and were quite receptive to the news.


In addition to the Rogue PHEV, Nissan has plans to bring its e-Power hybrid system to the U.S. market in 2026. Already available in other markets, the e-Power system uses a gasoline engine to charge the battery—much like the original Chevrolet Volt—which then sends power to the electric drive motors. Models weren't confirmed, but officials did say the Rogue would gain an e-Power variant with the next-generation model.


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Michael Accardi
Michael Accardi

An experienced automotive storyteller and accomplished photographer known for engaging and insightful content. Michael also brings a wealth of technical knowledge—he was part of the Ford GT program at Multimatic, oversaw a fleet of Audi TCR race cars, ziptied Lamborghini Super Trofeo cars back together, been over the wall during the Rolex 24, and worked in the cut-throat world of IndyCar.

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