Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV launches at $37,745, $8,000 above Nissan LEAF twin
By Eve
Mitsubishi has priced its 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV from $37,745 ($39,740 with destination fee), nearly $8,000 more than the base Nissan LEAF S+ despite sharing the same 75 kWh liquid cooled battery platform. The Eclipse Sportback offers 282 miles EPA range compared to 303 miles for the LEAF S+, with both models featuring native NACS ports for Tesla Supercharger access. The vehicle goes on sale this month as Mitsubishi re-enters the US EV market after discontinuing the i-MiEV in 2017.
Why it matters
The shared platform between Nissan and Mitsubishi EVs signals potential for standardised charging infrastructure requirements across alliance brands, while the native NACS port adoption reinforces the shift towards Tesla connector compatibility that CPOs must accommodate. The price premium for lower range may influence fleet procurement decisions where cost per mile matters.
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- Original title
- “Mitsubishi’s new EV costs nearly $8,000 more than the Nissan LEAF”
- Published
- 6 October 2026
- Updated
- 8 October 2026
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- electriccarsreport.com · insideevs.com · wardsauto.com
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- Electric Vehicles
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- Global
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- Mitsubishi · Nissan
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