What has Mitsubishi announced?
Mitsubishi has unveiled the Eclipse Sportback EV, a new all-electric crossover planned for North America from late summer to early autumn 2026, according to the company announcement. The launch marks Mitsubishi’s return to the full-electric car market in the US and Canada after more than 10 years.
The Eclipse Sportback EV will be sold through around 300 Mitsubishi dealerships in the US and Canada.
Shared platform with next-gen Nissan Leaf
Although Mitsubishi presents it as a new model, the Eclipse Sportback EV is based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf developed under the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance.
- Platform & mechanicals: Mitsubishi has confirmed that the car uses the next-gen Leaf platform and powertrain, with only minor changes.
- Mitsubishi-specific parts: The Eclipse Sportback EV gets unique front and rear bumpers, a different lighting design, new alloy wheels and Mitsubishi’s Triple Diamond badges.
- Apart from these styling changes, its core hardware is shared with the upcoming Nissan Leaf.
Battery, charging and key specs
According to Mitsubishi’s announcement, the Eclipse Sportback EV will use a 75 kWh liquid‑cooled battery pack.
- Battery capacity: 75 kWh
- Fast charging: Supports 150 kW DC fast charging, with a claimed 10–80% charge in about 35 minutes under ideal conditions.
- Charging inlet: Equipped with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, giving owners access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in North America.
Mitsubishi has not yet published an official driving range figure or power output for the Eclipse Sportback EV.
Expected range and price (reference from Leaf)
Because the Eclipse Sportback EV shares its drivetrain with the next-gen Leaf, the current Leaf’s figures offer a rough reference:
- The US‑spec Nissan Leaf S+ currently offers an EPA‑estimated range of up to around 488 km.
- The top Leaf Platinum+ variant is rated at about 417 km.
In the US, the Leaf now starts at around Rs 40–41 lakh equivalent (about USD 29,990). Based on this, the Eclipse Sportback EV is expected to be priced slightly higher than the Leaf in North America, though actual prices will depend on local taxes and final specifications.
Relevance for Nepali buyers
For now, this model is announced only for the US and Canadian markets, and no plans for a right‑hand‑drive or global version have been confirmed.
However, for Nepali buyers and grey‑import traders, the key takeaways are:
- Mitsubishi is re‑entering full EVs using Nissan’s mature Leaf platform, which is widely regarded as reliable.
- The 75 kWh battery, 150 kW DC charging and access to Tesla Superchargers (in North America) make it competitive in the global compact EV SUV space.
- If Mitsubishi later develops global or right‑hand‑drive versions, a future adaptation for markets like Nepal could become possible.
At this stage, no price or launch timeline for Nepal is available, and any arrival here would likely depend on a wider global rollout beyond North America.
Current prices on Nepal AutoMart
- Nissan Leaf EV price in Nepal: Rs 59.99 lakh – Rs 64.99 lakh ex-showroom, 2 variants
Writes on vehicle pricing, taxation and the Nepali auto market from ongoing tracking of distributor price lists. Editorial policy.
