Mitsubishi’s new EV costs nearly $8,000 more than the Nissan LEAF — SkimNews
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- Mitsubishi priced the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV at $37,745 ($39,740 with destination fee), launching this month — roughly $8,000 more than its platform twin, the Nissan LEAF, though both share the same 75 kWh liquid-cooled battery.
- The Eclipse Sportback EV delivers EPA-estimated range of up to 282 miles, compared to 303 miles for the base Nissan LEAF S+; it matches the LEAF on 150 kW DC fast charging (10–80% in ~35 minutes) and includes a native NACS port for Tesla Superchargers.
- Mitsubishi's new EV features dual 14.3" displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and built-in Google with Intelligent Route Planning via Google Maps — upgrades over the base LEAF S+, which ships with dual 12.3" screens.
- The Eclipse Sportback EV costs more than several top-selling competitors: Hyundai IONIQ 5 ($35,250), Toyota bZ ($34,980), and Kia EV3 Light ($29,890), with the higher-trim Kia EV3 Wind at $34,990 offering up to 321 miles of range.
- The Eclipse Sportback is the first vehicle under Mitsubishi's "Momentum 2030" North American business plan, which calls for at least one new or refreshed vehicle annually through fiscal 2030, beginning with a new Outlander SUV next.
- Mitsubishi last sold an EV in the US a decade ago when it discontinued the i-MiEV in 2017, making the Eclipse Sportback the brand's first battery-electric return to the US market.
Why it matters: At $37,745, Mitsubishi's rebadged LEAF commands an $8,000 premium over its Nissan twin while delivering 21 fewer miles of range and losing on price to the Hyundai IONIQ 5 ($35,250), Toyota bZ ($34,980), and Kia EV3 ($29,890–$34,990, up to 321 miles). Buyers get less range for more money under the Mitsubishi badge in an already crowded compact EV segment.
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