Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: The electric Renault Scénic’s cousin gets a new cheaper battery
Mitsubishi is expanding its lineup of electric Eclipse Cross models. The smaller version now features a 67 kWh LFP battery offering 472 km of range, while the larger version uses an 89 kWh battery that promises up to 650 km of WLTP range.
Launched recently in Europe, the electric Eclipse Cross is already seeing updates to its offerings. Mitsubishi aims to meet a wider range of needs with two distinctly different battery capacities. The new versions will be available in November 2026.
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A small LFP battery in the lineup
The main new feature is the introduction of a 67 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery. This technology is generally less expensive than NMC cells, allowing Mitsubishi to offer a more affordable version of its electric SUV. According to the WLTP cycle, this variant boasts a range of up to 472 km.
In terms of fast charging, the battery pack supports up to 165 kW in direct current (DC). Mitsubishi claims it takes about 24 minutes to charge from 15% to 80%. Charging via alternating current occurs at 11 or 22 kW. Despite the smaller battery, the engine power remains unchanged: the Eclipse Cross still produces 220 horsepower.
The large battery capacity increases to 89 kWh
Mitsubishi also takes the opportunity to slightly revise the version intended for heavy users. The old 87 kWh NMC battery is replaced with one of 89 kWh. With this configuration, the range increases from 635 to 650 km WLTP. This small improvement is likely not enough to make a difference in the market, but it’s still worth noting.
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Charging performance has also improved. While the maximum (DC) charging power remains at 150 kW, charging from 15% to 80% now takes 28 minutes (compared to 35 minutes with the old battery pack). This is better, but it still falls short of industry leaders.
Otherwise, the Eclipse Cross remains closely tied to the Renault Scénic E-Tech. The Japanese SUV is based on the same technical platform and is also produced at the Douai factory.
What are the prices?
This new battery option allows it to stand out more through its pricing strategy. The version with the smaller battery costs 41,390 €, while the one with a range of 650 km costs 44,990 €. Currently, Mitsubishi is even offering a discount of 6,600 € on both models. Adding the 4,800 € Prime Coup de Pouce subsidy, the electric Eclipse Cross starts at 29,990 €.