Mitsubishi To Introduce BEV In North American Markets Based On Next-Gen Nissan Leaf

Mitsubishi Motors recently confirmed that the next step in the brand’s North American business plan promises the launch of ‘a new or significantly revised vehicle every year between 2026 and 2030’ with the first phase of the promise being fulfilled with the recent debut of the 2025 Outlander SUV.

"Mitsubishi Motors is on an upward trajectory, especially in the United States. When we launched the Momentum 2030 long-term business plan to our dealer partners last May, there was a buzz in the room about an exciting future, but there was a desire for more concrete timing and plans. Today’s announcement is the first of many to come that reinforce our commitment to the U.S. market, to providing the best vehicles we can for our customers and ensuring a long and healthy future for our company in the U.S. and globally," said Mark Chaffin, president and CEO, MMNA.

Mitsubishi Motors will work with its Alliance partner, Nissan Motor to bring a battery electric vehicle (BEV) to market in the United States and Canada. The vehicle will be based on the next-generation Nissan LEAF, and will be available starting in summer 2026, at dealer partners across both countries.

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"Momentum 2030 is more than a business plan, it is a rallying cry for our company, for our employees, for our dealer partners, and for our loyal and new customers. Our plan is clear; our path is mapped out. The addition of this new battery-electric vehicle to our lineup will deliver a blend of internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, so that our customers have the choice of technology that best suits their needs," Chaffin added.