2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Gets More EV Range, Quicker Acceleration

A new larger battery means the refreshed 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) will be able to make the 71.1 km drive from Regina to Moose Jaw, Sask., on electric power along with 0.9 km of range to spare.

That’s right, Mitsubishi Canada has revealed that, thanks to a new 22.7-kWh battery pack, the PHEV version of the Outlander SUV will be able to travel an estimated 72 km per charge, based on Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) ratings. That’s 18 per cent more than the 61 km the 2025 model is rated for.

In addition to the added electric-only range, the gas engine that forms the basis of its powertrain has also become more efficient, achieving a rating of 8.6 L/100 km in combined driving. As a result the Outlander PHEV is rated to burn 3.2 Le/100 km in combined driving, whereas it had to burn 3.6 Le/100 km in 2025.

Elsewhere, the model also comes with the same quality-of-life improvements that were made to the updated internal combustion Outlander last year. Those include refreshed styling, a new centre console design, new upholstery materials, a significantly better sound system provided by Yamaha, and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen.

Unfortunately, all of these improvements will mean that buyers have to fork over a little more cash. When the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV goes on sale in February, it will have a starting price of $50,498 — $1,800 more than in 2025.

Full pricing and a trim breakdown will be available closer to the model’s on-sale date.