The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Is Here, And It’s Missing Two Big Features

The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid debuted today in the U.S.It’s Nissan’s first PHEV stateside.Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, it can drive up to 38 miles on electricity.This is the 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid, and it’s the Japanese automaker’s first-ever PHEV sold in the United States. It’s a big deal for the struggling car manufacturer, and it probably wouldn’t have become a reality if it weren’t for Mitsubishi, Nissan’s BFF.That’s because the 2026 Rogue Plug-In Hybrid is a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and has nothing in common with the gas-powered Rogue. The two companies’ friendship goes both ways, though, with Mitsubishi set to launch its first new EV since the demise of the i-MIEV in the shape of a rebadged Nissan Leaf. Photo by: Nissan Despite the badge engineering, Nissan might be on to a winner here, seeing how the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is billed as one of the best-selling plug-in hybrid SUVs in the United States. In other words, the car surely does something right, and Nissan could profit from it, all while keeping development costs low.That said, the new Rogue PHEV misses two big features that could have made it even more attractive to customers: its battery could have been bigger, and it could have had a DC fast charging port–both features that are present on the European-spec Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.Instead of the 22.7-kilowatt-hour battery that’s fitted to the European Outlander, Nissan went with the same 20-kWh battery that’s found on the U.S.-spec model. It powers two electric motors, which work together with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine for a total output of 248 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. With a full battery, the 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid can drive up to 38 miles on electricity, the same as the Outlander PHEV it’s based on. Photo by: NissanWhen it comes to charging, however, Nissan skimped on the feature that makes the Outlander PHEV unique. It removed the CHAdeMO charge port, leaving just the Type 2 port. As a result, Nissan says the 2026 Rogue Plug-In Hybrid needs “just 7.5 hours” to get a full battery from a Level 2 charger, courtesy of a 3.5 kW on-board charger. With the included Level 1 charger, 16 hours are needed for a full charge.In fairness, CHAdeMO public chargers are quite few and far between in the U.S., but it would have allowed the Rogue PHEV to take in 50 kW, resulting in charge stops no longer than 38 minutes for a full battery.All-wheel drive comes standard, with three powertrain modes–EV, Save and Charge–and seven drive modes–Normal, Power, Eco, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow and Mud. With a full tank of gas and a full battery, the seven-seat SUV has a 420-mile range and an estimated combined efficiency of 64 MPGe. When the battery runs out, the gas-only efficiency drops to 26 MPG. Gallery: 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid 28 Source: Nissan Stay informed with our newsletter every weekday back Subscribe For more info, read our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use. Outside, Nissan’s first PHEV sold stateside comes standard with LED headlights with automatic high beams, heated side mirrors and 20-inch alloy wheels shod in all-season tires. Inside, the three-row family hauler has a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 9-inch touchscreen with standard wired Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay. An eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat is also part of the standard SL trim.The Platinum trim, the only other version available, adds a Bose sound system with nine speakers, leather seats, a power panoramic sunroof and a heated steering wheel, among others.Pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but it will be interesting to see how Nissan positions the 2026 Rogue Plug-In Hybrid against the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which currently starts at $42,675 including destination. More Plug-In SUVs The New Mercedes GLB EV Has More Screens Than Your Average Living Room The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV Has An Outrageous $50,000 Discount The $45,000 Rivian R2 Will Be Able To Power Your Home This Diesel PHEV Won't Judge You For Not Plugging In We want your opinion!What would you like to see on Insideevs.com?Take our 3 minute survey.- The InsideEVs team Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail GO TO COMMENTS ( ) Got a tip for us? Email: tips@insideevs.com View all comments ( )