Mitsubishi is returning to Canada’s fully electric vehicle market with a price designed to put its newest SUV directly into the mainstream EV conversation. The 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV will start at $48,998 before freight, PDI and taxes, pairing a 75-kWh battery with up to 454 kilometres of announced driving range.
The new model reaches Canadian dealerships in November and represents considerably more than another powertrain option for Mitsubishi. It is the company’s first all-new vehicle under its Momentum 2030 renewal strategy and its first new battery-electric offering in Canada since the i-MiEV era. Yet the pricing also puts it into a fiercely competitive field, including an especially close rival: the Nissan LEAF on which the Eclipse Sportback is based.
The $48,998 Figure Is an MSRP, Not the Final Bill
Mitsubishi has set the Eclipse Sportback’s Canadian manufacturer’s suggested retail price at $48,998. That places the new EV just below the psychologically important $50,000 level, but shoppers should not treat that figure as an all-in price. Mitsubishi explicitly states that its MSRP excludes freight and pre-delivery inspection, while the dealer ultimately determines the vehicle’s selling price. Sales tax, registration and any optional products can push the amount paid substantially higher.
The distinction is particularly important with electric vehicles because government incentive rules can depend on how a transaction is structured. A household comparing the Eclipse Sportback with another vehicle should therefore compare final dealer quotations rather than simply lining up advertised MSRPs. Mitsubishi has also announced a version equipped with its Technology Package at $54,098, creating a $5,100 jump from the standard vehicle. The result is a two-step lineup: one relatively well-equipped entry configuration and one more premium package rather than a long ladder of conventional trim levels.
A 75-kWh Battery Delivers Up to 454 KM
At the centre of the Eclipse Sportback is a liquid-cooled 75-kWh lithium-ion battery. Mitsubishi says the vehicle will provide up to 454 kilometres of driving range on a full charge. That puts it comfortably beyond the distance most Canadians travel in an ordinary day, although actual range can change significantly with speed, weather, temperature, climate-control use, battery condition and other factors. Canadian winter driving will therefore not necessarily reproduce the maximum advertised figure.
For perspective, a hypothetical commuter covering 60 kilometres on a normal workday would use only a fraction of the rated range before returning home. Longer intercity travel presents a different challenge because charging availability and cold-weather efficiency become more important. Mitsubishi’s decision to combine a reasonably large 75-kWh battery with a compact SUV body is intended to make the vehicle usable for both situations. The headline number is substantial, but range alone will not determine whether the vehicle fits a household; access to reliable home or public charging remains equally important.
Fast Charging Can Take the Battery From 10% to 80% in About 35 Minutes
Mitsubishi has confirmed a maximum DC fast-charging rate of 150 kW. Under appropriate conditions, the company estimates that charging from 10% to 80% can take approximately 35 minutes. That figure is not guaranteed every time the vehicle is plugged in. Mitsubishi notes that available power, ambient temperature, battery temperature, battery condition and accessory use can all affect charging speed, which is particularly relevant during Canadian winters.
The Eclipse Sportback also takes an unusual dual-connector approach. A J1772 connection handles Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging, including typical home charging, while an NACS port handles Level 3 DC fast charging. Mitsubishi says the NACS connection provides access to compatible Tesla Superchargers. For an owner with a Level 2 charger at home, most routine charging could happen overnight, leaving public fast chargers mainly for longer journeys. The liquid-cooled battery is also designed to help manage temperature during charging and operation, a feature increasingly expected in modern long-range EVs.
The $5,000 Federal Rebate Comes With an Important Catch
Mitsubishi says the $48,998 Eclipse Sportback qualifies for Canada’s $5,000 Electric Vehicle Affordability Program incentive. Transport Canada’s rules, however, make an important distinction between being a potentially eligible model and having an eligible individual transaction. For non-Canadian-made EVs, the final transaction value must be $50,000 or less. The federal calculation includes the MSRP, freight and PDI, many dealer fees, accessories and optional packages while excluding sales tax, registration and several government charges.
That gives a $48,998 vehicle only $1,002 of room below the $50,000 threshold before eligible additional charges are counted. Discounts from the manufacturer or dealership can reduce the transaction value for program purposes, so the MSRP alone does not settle eligibility either way. Transport Canada specifically warns that appearing on its vehicle list does not guarantee every transaction will qualify. Mitsubishi’s rebate claim is therefore meaningful, but buyers should have the dealership confirm EVAP eligibility for the actual transaction before treating $5,000 as guaranteed savings.
Underneath, It Has a Close Relationship With the New Nissan LEAF
The Eclipse Sportback may carry Mitsubishi styling and badges, but its engineering relationship with Nissan is fundamental. Mitsubishi has confirmed that the new vehicle is supplied by Alliance partner Nissan and based on the latest-generation Nissan LEAF. Mitsubishi created its own front and rear fascias, lights, wheels and other design elements, but the partnership allows the smaller automaker to return to the battery-electric market without developing a completely independent architecture.
That relationship produces a particularly interesting Canadian price comparison. Nissan lists the 2026 LEAF SV+ at $47,998 MSRP with the same 75-kWh battery and an estimated 463 kilometres of range—$1,000 less than the Mitsubishi and nine kilometres more on paper. The entry LEAF S+ starts at $44,998 and is rated at up to 488 kilometres. Equipment levels are not identical, so those numbers do not make the Mitsubishi automatically poorer value. They do, however, mean buyers will be able to compare closely related vehicles carrying different badges, equipment packages, warranties and dealer experiences.
Mitsubishi Is Making the Standard Vehicle Relatively Well Equipped
Rather than using a stripped-down base model purely to advertise a low starting price, Mitsubishi is positioning the Eclipse Sportback as a well-equipped single-trim vehicle. Published Canadian dealer information lists heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, synthetic-leather-appointed seating, a 14.3-inch digital driver display, Google built-in functionality, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger and a heat-pump climate system among the standard equipment.
A 3D Multi View Camera system with moving-object detection is also listed, giving the new SUV a technology package that reaches beyond basic transportation. For a household comparing final prices, this matters because a cheaper competitor can become more expensive after desirable winter and convenience features are added. The Eclipse Sportback’s strategy is essentially to bundle many of those features from the beginning. That approach will appeal to buyers who value equipment, although shoppers interested primarily in obtaining the lowest possible EV purchase price now have several substantially cheaper alternatives in Canada.
The $54,098 Technology Package Adds Premium Features
Mitsubishi’s optional Technology Package takes the MSRP to $54,098. Canadian dealer materials list four notable additions: a fixed panoramic glass roof with an electronically dimming sunshade, a 10-speaker Bose premium audio system, a hands-free power liftgate and black roof rails. That is a relatively short options list compared with vehicles offering numerous stand-alone packages, simplifying the decision between the standard vehicle and a more upscale configuration.
The higher price also changes the value discussion. At $54,098 before freight and PDI, the Technology Package version starts above the federal EVAP program’s $50,000 final-transaction ceiling unless applicable discounts bring the qualifying value back below the threshold. Buyers therefore should not assume the incentive treatment of the $48,998 base model automatically applies to the more expensive configuration. The package is likely to be most attractive to drivers who specifically value its panoramic roof, audio and convenience equipment rather than those attempting to minimize the upfront cost of entering an EV.
Mitsubishi Is Leaning Heavily on Its 10-Year Warranty
One of Mitsubishi’s strongest arguments against its Nissan sibling and other electric competitors is warranty coverage. The Eclipse Sportback receives a 10-year/160,000-kilometre limited warranty covering its powertrain and lithium-ion battery, whichever comes first. Mitsubishi also provides a five-year/100,000-kilometre new-vehicle limited warranty and five years of roadside assistance with unlimited kilometres, subject to the company’s warranty conditions and exclusions.
The battery term is especially notable beside Nissan. Nissan Canada lists eight years or 160,000 kilometres of battery warranty coverage for its EVs. A decade of Mitsubishi coverage does not mean an owner is guaranteed freedom from every battery-related expense, and warranty documents always matter when determining exactly what qualifies for repair. Still, two additional years can carry real psychological value for someone buying an electric vehicle and planning to keep it for a decade. Mitsubishi has long used extended warranty coverage as part of its Canadian identity, and the company is applying the same strategy to its new electric model rather than abandoning it as the powertrain changes.
Canada’s EV Market Is Growing Again as the SUV Arrives
The Eclipse Sportback arrives while Canadian electric-vehicle demand is showing renewed growth. Statistics Canada reported 58,811 new zero-emission vehicle registrations during the second quarter of 2026, up 26.7% from the same period a year earlier. Zero-emission models represented 10.7% of all new vehicle registrations. Battery-electric registrations alone increased 37.4% year over year, indicating that fully electric vehicles were responsible for a significant part of the improvement.
Those figures provide a more favourable backdrop than an EV launch would have faced during parts of 2025, when incentive changes disrupted demand. The federal EVAP program began in 2026, restoring an incentive for qualifying vehicles. Yet a growing market does not guarantee Mitsubishi substantial volume. Statistics Canada also found that more than half of second-quarter ZEV registrations involved vehicles assembled in Asia, illustrating how broad the competitive field has become. The Eclipse Sportback will enter a market with more choices, stronger price competition and buyers who increasingly have several practical electric SUVs to consider.
Competition Below $50,000 Is Becoming Much Tougher
The Mitsubishi’s strongest challenge may come from the expanding number of less-expensive EVs. Kia’s new 2027 EV3 starts at $36,995 MSRP, with an advertised all-in price of $39,744 for its entry model. That version uses a smaller battery and offers less range than the Mitsubishi, but longer-range EV3 configurations can reach as much as 517 kilometres. Hyundai’s 2026 Kona Electric, meanwhile, lists a $43,999 MSRP and up to 420 kilometres of range.
Then there is the closely related Nissan LEAF, which combines lower starting prices with as much as 488 kilometres of range depending on trim. These comparisons do not make the Eclipse Sportback uncompetitive because equipment, warranty coverage, dealer availability, charging hardware and personal preference all influence a purchase. They do show why $48,998 is not an automatically disruptive price. Mitsubishi is entering a Canadian EV market in which sub-$50,000 vehicles are becoming easier to find, forcing the newcomer to compete on more than its range figure alone.
The Eclipse Sportback Is the First Major Test of Mitsubishi’s Renewal Plan
Mitsubishi describes the Eclipse Sportback as the first all-new vehicle to emerge under its Momentum 2030 North American strategy. The plan calls for at least one new or significantly refreshed vehicle every year through fiscal 2030, expansion into additional segments, a broader range of powertrains, changes to the retail model and growth of the dealer network. Mitsubishi has also confirmed plans to return to the North American midsize-pickup market through further collaboration with Nissan.
That gives the electric SUV an importance beyond its immediate sales numbers. Mitsubishi currently operates a comparatively small Canadian lineup centred on crossovers and the Outlander PHEV, with 99 dealerships cited in its October pricing announcement. The Eclipse Sportback begins the promised product expansion while simultaneously testing whether Mitsubishi can attract buyers shopping specifically for a battery-electric vehicle. At $48,998 with 454 kilometres of announced range, fast NACS charging and unusually long warranty coverage, it has credible ingredients. The harder task will be convincing Canadians that those strengths justify its price in an increasingly crowded EV showroom.
