Mitsubishi's back in the EV game—with a new electric SUV coming in 2026
Mitsubishi is officially jumping back into the U.S. electric vehicle scene—and this time, it's not just dipping a toe. The company confirmed it will launch a brand-new battery-electric SUV in North America starting in summer 2026, marking its first fully electric model here since the quirky little i-MiEV left the stage back in 2017.
The new EV will be a compact crossover, and while Mitsubishi is keeping most of the juicy details under wraps, we do know it'll be based on the same next-gen platform as the upcoming Nissan Leaf. That means it'll ride on the CMF-EV architecture—the same one underpinning the Nissan Ariya—which supports ranges of up to 300+ miles. So yeah, this won't be your average entry-level EV.
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Designed in partnership with Nissan, the new model will be built in Japan and shipped over to U.S. shores. No word yet on pricing, battery size, or even a name, but Mitsubishi has made it clear this EV is just the beginning. As part of its 'Momentum 2030' plan, the company promises a new or updated vehicle every year through the end of the decade, with four electric models rolling out by 2028. And yes, one of those might even be a pickup.
Mitsubishi says the goal is to give customers 'flexible powertrain options,' which is marketing speak for: 'We'll have something for everyone.' So whether you're all-in on electric or still into gas or hybrid power, they're aiming to have you covered.
This mystery EV will eventually sit alongside Mitsubishi's current U.S. lineup—the Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross, and Outlander Sport—and help the brand move beyond its current under-the-radar status in the electric world.
In short: Mitsubishi's finally getting serious about EVs, and if this new SUV lives up to its potential, it might just put the brand back on your radar.
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