Plug and Play: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Photo courtesy of Mitsubishi There are those little surprise and delight moments in life. Like eating mussels for the first time. Or watching that Kevin James movie, Solo Mio. Another is taking a drive in Mitsubishi’s newest, surprisingly delightful, Outlander plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) SUV. While this roomy compact crossover has been around since 2022, it s just had a mid-life refresh that adds to its already considerable appeal. The Outlander PHEV can cruise in zero-emission electric mode for up to 45 miles. Photo courtesy of Mitsubishi It s got a bigger battery for starters, with a 15 percent increase in capacity. Plug it in, charge it up, and it ll now push the Outlander along in silent, zero-emission electric mode for up to 45 miles. That s up from 38. And if the ohms and watts run out, there s a Teflon-smooth, gas-sipping 2.4-liter four-cylinder motor under the hood to come to the rescue. With that new 22.7 kWh battery and electric motors f