Mitsubishi is positioning the 2027 Eclipse Sportback as a simplified electric-vehicle purchase: buyers will get one loaded specification rather than a traditional trim walk, with pricing set at $39,740.
That figure puts the Eclipse Sportback above the roughly $30,000 Nissan Leaf equivalent. The two models are closely related in market positioning, but Mitsubishi is asking buyers to accept a higher entry price in exchange for the Eclipse Sportback's slightly longer driving range.
The one-trim approach removes the lower-price entry point that can draw cost-conscious EV shoppers to the Leaf. At the same time, it may appeal to buyers and fleet managers seeking a clearer equipment proposition without having to navigate option packages or step-up grades.
The central question will be whether the extra range and standard equipment justify the premium over Nissan's alternative. As Jalopnik's pricing report notes, the Eclipse Sportback costs somewhat more than the comparable Leaf, even if it offers more range in return.
