Mitsubishi is preparing to release an electric crossover next year

Mitsubishi, which has not previously been associated with electric vehicles, plans to change that in the coming years. The brand has announced the launch of its first electric crossover, which will hit the market in 2026.

Mitsubishi is planning to change that in the coming years.

New platform and collaboration with Nissan and Renault

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Mitsubishi’s electric car will be built on the AmpR Medium (formerly known as CMF-EV) platform, which is already used in models such as the Nissan Ariya, Renault Megane E-Tech Electric and Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric.

The new Mitsubishi crossover will reportedly be a sort of “twin” to the Nissan model that will replace the Leaf. Production of the Nissan version will begin by the end of this year, while the Mitsubishi version is scheduled to launch next year.

Mitsubishi is expected to launch the Leaf next year.

Coupe crossovers with global ambitions

The two models will be presented in a coupe-crossover format with a sloping roof line. The exterior of the cars remains a mystery for now, but rumors claim that the similarities between them will be even closer than Hyundai and Kia’s counterparts on a common platform.

At the same time, the cars will have a similarity to their Hyundai and Kia counterparts.

The Mitsubishi electric car will be manufactured in Japan and exported worldwide.

Ambitious electrification plans

Mitsubishi aims to increase electrified car sales to 50% by 2030, and to switch entirely to electric vehicles by 2035.

The brand plans to launch nine new electric models by 2028. These include two electric cars on Renault/Nissan platforms, an in-house-built crossover and a mid-size pickup truck, which will again be the result of a collaboration with Nissan and assembled in Mexico.

Mid-size pickup truck.