Mitsubishi’s next EV is based on the upcoming Nissan Leaf coming in 2026

is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Mitsubishi will launch a new electric vehicle in North America next summer that’s based on Nissan’s upcoming third-generation Leaf. The new EV, which will be Mitsubishi’s second-ever in the US after the pioneering i-MiEV, is part of the company’s “Momentum 2030” growth plan where it will launch “a new or significantly revised vehicle every year between 2026 and 2030.” Mitsubishi hasn’t yet given a name to its EV or provided any other technical details, including its expected EPA-estimated range. Like the new Leaf, it will use the CMF-EV platform that also underpins the Ariya SUV and is rated for up to 304 miles on a single charge. In a press release, Mitsubishi Motors North America CEO Mark Chaffin said the company is on an “upward trajectory,” especially in the US. Mitsubishi reported an 11 percent increase of sales year over year ... Read full article.