Mitsubishi Motors unveils all-new Eclipse Cross BEV for Europe
Built on the CMF-EV platform, the model is designed exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle. The electric SUV is equipped with an 87 kWh battery. Mitsubishi specifies a maximum output of 160 kW and peak torque of 300 Nm. The carmaker also highlights a maximum driving range of approximately 600 kilometres. Regenerative braking can be adjusted in four stages via steering wheel paddles, and the car offers one-pedal driving functionality.
Mitsubishi also confirmed a medium-range variant, optimised for everyday use, will follow in 2026. The company has not disclosed details of the battery pack for this version, though it will likely feature a 60 kWh battery. That assumption is based on the technical details of the Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric, which has batteries with a capacity of 60 kWh or 87 kWh.
Why? Mitsubishi relies largely on “badge engineering” for its models aimed at the European market – essentially, these are rebadged Renault vehicles with subtle design changes to the front and rear. The company has followed the same approach for the second-generation Eclipse Cross. It is essentially a modified version of the Renault Scénic E-Tech Electric, a fully electric compact SUV that has been on sale since 2024. Both vehicles are built on the same “Ampere” production line at Renault’s factory in Douai, northern France.
By using the Scénic E-Tech as a base, Mitsubishi has chosen a contemporary platform. However, the “AmpR-Medium” architecture is not particularly advanced when it comes to charging technology. Like its Renault sibling, the Eclipse Cross supports a peak charging power of 150 kW, which is only moderate for the segment. Mitsubishi has not yet provided official figures for charging times, but going from 10 to 80 per cent is expected to take roughly the same time as the Scénic E-Tech, which the manufacturer quotes at a generous 37 minutes.
Mitsubishi has yet to announce prices for its new all-electric vehicle. However, they are likely to be roughly on par with the Scénic E-Tech Electric 220 Long Range, which currently starts at €47,900.
Digital cockpit and connectivity
Inside, the SUV features a two-row, five-passenger configuration with emphasis on comfort and spaciousness. Diamond-stitched seating, a customisable ambient lighting system with 48 colour options, and a panoramic electrochromic roof are among the highlights.
Digital functions are centred on a vertical 12.3-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio system. The model integrates Google built-in, in addition to wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A Harman Kardon audio system and four selectable drive modes further enhance the user experience.
The vehicle also supports Firmware-Over-The-Air (FOTA) updates, enabling drivers to maintain the latest software features without visiting a dealer. Remote functions such as charging management and vehicle access are provided via the Mitsubishi Motors smartphone app.
“Following the launch of the Outlander plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and the Grandis hybrid EV (HEV), rolling out the all-new Eclipse Cross marks a crucial step in our electrification strategy in Europe,” said Takao Kato, president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Motors.
All-electric comeback for Mitsubishi in Europe
The Japanese carmaker first confirmed the new SUV in May. According to the company, the new Eclipse Cross is the first all-electric vehicle that Mitsubishi Motors has launched in Europe since 2010 – when the i-MiEV became the world’s first mass-produced electric car. After that, Mitsubishi focused on plug-in hybrid technology.
The vehicle is supplied under an OEM agreement with Renault. The compact SUV will be manufactured at Renault Group’s ElectriCity Douai Plant in northern France, the group’s dedicated EV production hub.
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance has been crumbling for some time, both Mitsubishi and Nissan want Renault to continue building electric vehicles for the European market. As recently as March, Nissan confirmed its intention to have the electric Micra produced at the Ampere plant in Douai on the basis of the Renault AmpR Small platform. The Renault 5 is also based on the AmpR Small, making the Micra a sibling model to the R5.
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