New Mitsubishi EV Based on Nissan Leaf Coming to U.S. in 2026
Mitsubishi is getting a new electric vehicle based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf, and it’s set to go on sale in the U.S. starting in the summer of 2026. Few details were released on the vehicle itself, but with the next-gen Leaf set to become a crossover, expect the Mitsubishi EV to be a similar small SUV.
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What Do We Know About Mitsubishi’s New EV?
Mitsubishi will source the EV from Nissan, a company it has partners with through the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. The third-gen Leaf it will be based on shares a modular platform with Nissan’s Ariya electric SUV and will come equipped with a Tesla-style North American Charging Standard plug.
A Mitsubishi representative could not confirm where the company’s new EV will be built when Cars.com reached out via email for comment. Mitsubishi is considering partnering with Nissan to produce more vehicles in the U.S. in light of the new import tariffs, but no specifics have been given as to which models might be built here. Nissan has been manufacturing EVs in the U.S. for some time now — including the current-generation Leaf — and will also produce a new adventure-focused electric SUV in the U.S. starting in 2027.
This new Mitsubishi EV is a reversal of the strategy behind the brand’s last U.S.-market EV, the i-MiEV, which was based on Mitsubishi’s Japanese-market i kei car and sold as Peugeots and Citroens in other markets. The new EV is part of Mitsubishi’s wider North American business plan where it plans to shake up its stagnating lineup by either releasing a new vehicle or a significant refresh of a current model every year from 2026 through 2030.
For now, we’ll have to wait until closer to the new Mitsubishi EV’s launch for more details, including its name, pricing and technical specifications.
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