Mitsubishi Motors to Launch All-New Eclipse Sportback EV in the United States and Canada
2026
What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors will begin sales of the all-new Eclipse Sportback, an electric subcompact SUV, in the second half of 2026. The vehicle is supplied by Nissan on an OEM basis and features Mitsubishi-specific design modifications including front and rear bumpers, grille, headlights, and rear combination lamps. The announcement highlights the ongoing collaboration between Alliance partners Mitsubishi and Nissan.
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- Mitsubishi supplies Livina to Nissan for Philippines
- Mitsubishi procures Versa Van from Nissan for Philippines
- Mitsubishi receives Eclipse Sportback from Nissan for U.S. and Canada
Why this matters
The Eclipse Sportback marks Mitsubishi's return to the North American EV market with an OEM-supplied BEV, expanding its lineup and leveraging Alliance partnerships.
Terms in This Story
- BEV
- Battery Electric Vehicle, a car powered solely by an electric battery.
- OEM
- Original Equipment Manufacturer; in this context, one company supplying a vehicle to another for resale.
- kei-car
- A category of small, lightweight vehicles in Japan with tax and insurance benefits.
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