Mitsubishi has released battery and charging details for the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV, confirming that the new model will use a 75 kWh battery pack and support both NACS and J1772 connections. The vehicle is due to arrive this fall and is closely related to the Nissan Leaf, with Mitsubishi making a series of exterior changes to distinguish its version.
The Eclipse Sportback EV is based heavily on the Nissan Leaf. Mitsubishi has revised the front and rear bumpers, fitted different wheels and altered the taillights, while retaining loveral recognizable elements, including the ducktail-style rear spoiler. The company has also released real-world images showing the car at a charging station.
Despite those visual changes, the two electric vehicles are expected to remain closely matched mechanically. Mitsubishi said the Eclipse Sportback will use the same 75 kWh battery capacity as the Leaf. The source notes that the Leaf offers a maximum range of 303 miles, but Mitsubishi has not yet published a separate range figure for the Eclipse Sportback.
The interior has not been shown, leaving one of the main potential points of distinction between the two models unconfirmed. For now, the available information focuses on the battery size, charging setup and exterior design changes made for Mitsubishi.
Mitsubishi says the Eclipse Sportback can charge from 10% to 80% state of charge in about 35 minutes. The figure provides the first confirmed indication of how long a typical rapid-charging stop may take, although the company did not provide further charging-time comparisons.
Like the Leaf, the Eclipse Sportback will have two charging ports located on opposite front fenders. The passenger-side port uses the NACS standard and will allow charging at Tesla Superchargers at up to 150 kW. Mitsubishi also says an NACS-to-CCS adapter can be used for access to other major charging stations.
On the driver's side, the vehicle will include a J1772 port for Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging. That connection is intended for home chargers and slower public charging stations, giving owners different connections depending on where the vehicle is plugged in.
Nissan had previously planned a lower-cost Leaf S with a smaller battery, but those plans were delayed indefinitely. Mitsubishi says the 75 kWh battery will be fitted across the Eclipse Sportback range, indicating that no smaller-battery version has been announced for this model.
Mitsubishi has not announced pricing for the Eclipse Sportback EV. The confirmed next step is its arrival this fall, when it will be offered as a Mitsubishi alternative to the Nissan Leaf with the same battery capacity, similar charging specifications and its own exterior treatment.
