Nissan Has Planned U.S. Production Boost
The automaker will add a third shift at its U.S. plants to support the launch of the 2027 Rogue hybrid.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Nissan has announced plans to expand its U.S. vehicle production to 1 million units annually. The move follows a 10% sales increase for the brand during the first half of 2026.
Why it matters
Nissan aims to capture growing consumer demand for hybrid vehicles in the United States. This expansion strategy aligns with a long-term goal of reaching 1 million U.S. vehicle sales by the 2030 financial year.
Nissan produced 487,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2025 and seeks to grow this to 1 million units. This expansion comes as the broader U.S. auto industry saw sales decline by 3% during the first half of 2026.
The players
Nissan
This multinational automobile manufacturer produces a wide range of vehicles, including the Rogue SUV and various e-Power hybrid models.
Christian Meunier
He is an automotive executive who returned to his role at Nissan in January 2025.
The details
The upcoming 2027 Rogue features the e-Power system, which utilizes an internal combustion engine as a generator to power electric motors without a plug. Nissan will initially import these hybrid models from Japan before transitioning to domestic manufacturing in 2027.
Timeline
Christian Meunier rejoined Nissan in January 2025.
Nissan sales grew 10 percent during the first half of 2026.
The 2027 Rogue model is scheduled for launch in late 2026.
U.S. manufacturing of the hybrid model is set for 2027.
The company targets 1 million U.S. vehicle sales by 2030.
Roadmap
This transition to series hybrid e-Power technology marks a shift in how Nissan bridges the gap between internal combustion and fully electric powertrains. By scaling domestic production, the company aims to better insulate itself against the supply chain constraints associated with importing hybrid models.
The transition to domestic manufacturing may lead to improved availability of the 2027 Rogue hybrid at U.S. dealerships. Buyers interested in the e-Power system can expect to see initial models imported from Japan before local supply chains are fully established in 2027.
The takeaway
Nissan is leveraging its proprietary e-Power technology to capitalize on the growing U.S. appetite for hybrid vehicles. Consumers should monitor production timelines if they are planning to purchase the 2027 Rogue during its initial rollout period.
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