The Nissan Rogue is Joining the Plug-In Hybrid Club in 2025
It might have taken a while, but Nissan is finally offering hybrid vehicles in the U.S. The Japanese automaker will add a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain to the 2026 Rogue compact SUV. This should be available stateside next year, according to Nissan Americas chief planning officer Ponz Pandikuthira.A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) typically runs on electric power until its battery is almost depleted. At that point, it automatically switches to a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine. The battery can be recharged from the outside or through regenerative braking.
While Nissan has offered popular fully electric vehicles (EVs) like the Leaf and the Ariya for years, it has surprised many by not joining the hybrid bandwagon. Competitors like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V have part-fuel, part-electric power. Their sales have surged, while sales of the Rogue have slumped this year.That’s why Nissan is partnering with Mitsubishi to offer its first-ever electrically assisted car in the U.S. next year. According to the Automotive News report, the Rogue will have a similar powertrain as the Mitsubishi Outlander. In that model, a 2.4-liter gas engine powers the front wheels. Two electric motors create an all-wheel drive system that works alone or with the gas engine. The Outlander delivers 248 horsepower, making the Rogue PHEV more powerful than the existing model’s 201 hp. The Outlander is also rated for 38 miles of electric driving by the EPA.
Additionally, Nissan plans to bring its non-plug-in, e-Power series hybrid technology to the U.S. in 2026. This technology, already available outside the U.S., uses electric motors to power the wheels. It uses the gas engine to charge the battery.
While Nissan has offered popular fully electric vehicles (EVs) like the Leaf and the Ariya for years, it has surprised many by not joining the hybrid bandwagon. Competitors like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V have part-fuel, part-electric power. Their sales have surged, while sales of the Rogue have slumped this year.That’s why Nissan is partnering with Mitsubishi to offer its first-ever electrically assisted car in the U.S. next year. According to the Automotive News report, the Rogue will have a similar powertrain as the Mitsubishi Outlander. In that model, a 2.4-liter gas engine powers the front wheels. Two electric motors create an all-wheel drive system that works alone or with the gas engine. The Outlander delivers 248 horsepower, making the Rogue PHEV more powerful than the existing model’s 201 hp. The Outlander is also rated for 38 miles of electric driving by the EPA.
Additionally, Nissan plans to bring its non-plug-in, e-Power series hybrid technology to the U.S. in 2026. This technology, already available outside the U.S., uses electric motors to power the wheels. It uses the gas engine to charge the battery.