Mitsubishi Eclipse EV: 303-Mile Range, Sub-$30K
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- Mitsubishi unveiled the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV on Tuesday, the first fully electric powertrain for the Eclipse nameplate, which has been in its lineup since 1990 in North America.
- The new EV is based on the third-generation Nissan LEAF as part of the Japanese automakers' alliance, with Mitsubishi adding a distinct front- and rear-end design plus its Triple Diamond branding to differentiate it.
- The Eclipse EV is expected to share the LEAF's 75 kWh battery and 174 hp front-mounted electric motor, delivering an EPA-estimated range of up to 303 miles.
- The crossover will likely feature a native NACS charge port, matching the new LEAF, allowing access to Tesla's Supercharger network.
- Mitsubishi is expected to price the Eclipse EV just under $30,000, in line with the 2026 LEAF, positioning it among the most affordable EVs in the US alongside the new Chevy Bolt.
- Sales are set to begin by early fall, with full pricing and specs to be announced closer to launch.
Why it matters: At an expected sub-$30,000 starting price with up to 303 miles of EPA-estimated range, the Eclipse EV would land in a small pool of affordable long-range EVs alongside the new Chevy Bolt. The launch also shows how the Mitsubishi-Nissan alliance stretches development costs — Mitsubishi gets a competitive EV without building a platform, while Nissan gets a second showroom for its third-gen LEAF.
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