Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback costs 8000 dollars more than platform sibling Nissan Leaf

Mitsubishi Motors North America has announced official pricing for the 2027 Eclipse Sportback, confirming that the crossover-shaped electric vehicle goes on sale this month with a starting MSRP of $37,745. With an added $1,995 destination charge, the total sticker price reaches $39,740. This places the Eclipse Sportback roughly $8,000 above the redesigned Nissan Leaf, despite both vehicles sharing much of their underlying EV hardware and utilizing identical 75-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery packs.

The primary difference between the two models lies in their trim structures. Mitsubishi is offering the Eclipse Sportback in a single, well-appointed specification with only one factory option: a $2,600 Technology Package. This optional bundle adds a 10-speaker Bose sound system, a hands-free power liftgate, roof rails, and a two-section electrochromic panoramic sunroof, pushing the final MSRP past $42,000 before federal and state incentives. In contrast, Nissan divides the Leaf into three distinct trim levels: the entry-level S+ at $29,990, the mid-grade SV+ at $34,230, and the fully equipped Platinum+ at $38,990, all of which undercut the Mitsubishi on price.

In terms of driving efficiency, the single-trim Mitsubishi yields mixed results against the Nissan lineup. The Eclipse Sportback is rated at up to 282 miles of range. By comparison, the base Leaf S+ achieves an EPA-estimated 303 miles—a 21-mile advantage over the more expensive Mitsubishi—while the SV+ offers 288 miles. Only the top-tier Leaf Platinum+ falls behind at 259 miles due to larger wheels and extra equipment.

Charging specifications, however, give Mitsubishi an advantage. The Eclipse Sportback supports DC fast charging at up to 150 kilowatts, allowing a 10 to 80 percent recharge in roughly 35 minutes. It also comes factory-equipped with a native NACS port, granting direct access to Tesla Superchargers without requiring an adapter. Mitsubishi notes that utilizing shared Nissan underpinnings serves as a streamlined route to market, supporting its broader roadmap to release at least one new or updated model annually through fiscal 2030.