
- Mitsubishi has announced the new Eclipse Sportback will start at $37,745.
- That’s $7,755 more than the similar Nissan Leaf, but it comes better equipped.
- Model has 75 kWh battery that powers an electric motor developing 214 hp.
Mitsubishi introduced the 2027 Eclipse Sportback this summer, and now the company has announced that pricing will begin at $37,745 before a $1,995 destination fee. That’s pretty steep considering the 2026 Nissan Leaf it’s based off of starts at $29,990 and has a significantly lower delivery charge of $1,575.
While it’s not cheap, the Eclipse Sportback arrives later this month in one “exceptionally well-equipped” trim. Mitsubishi hasn’t released detailed specifications, but the badge-engineered EV features lightly revised bumpers and a unique grille. The model also sports LED lighting units, flush-mounted door handles, and exclusive 18-inch wheels.
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The interior carries over virtually untouched from the Leaf, aside from obvious logo changes. While there’s not much to get excited about, the Eclipse Sportback has black synthetic leather seats with heating in both rows. Other highlights include a 14.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.3-inch infotainment system, and a six-speaker audio system.
Only one option will be available and it’s a $2,600 Technology Package. It adds roof rails, a hands-free power liftgate, and a 10-speaker Bose premium audio system. More notably, the package includes a panoramic glass roof with an electrochromic dimming function. It transitions from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button, which is something you rarely find at this price point.
Like the Leaf, the Eclipse Sportback has a 75 kWh battery pack that feeds an electric motor developing 214 hp (160 kW / 218 PS) and 261 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque. This enables the model to travel 282 miles (454 km) on a single charge, which is slightly less than the Nissan’s maximum range of 303 miles (488 km).
When the battery is low, owners can recharge via CCS and NACS charging ports. This funky setup carries over from the Leaf and provides Level 1 and Level 2 charging from the CCS port. To use DC fast charging, you’ll need to use the Tesla-style connector on the front passenger side.
The latter allows the Eclipse Sportback to use Tesla Superchargers and recharge at rates up to 150 kW. This enables the model to go from 10% to 80% in around 35 minutes.
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