Americans might be stuck with the aging Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for now, but Europeans have access to a new generation with electric power. Exactly one year after its debut, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EV gains new battery options, mirroring the technical updates introduced by its French twin – the Renault Scenic E-Tech.

The highlight is the addition of a smaller 67 kWh battery option with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry, offering a WLTP range of 472 km (293 miles). The same unit is already used in the facelifted Renault Megane E-Tech.

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The larger battery option retains the Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) chemistry but its capacity has grown from the original 87 kWh to 89 kWh. As a result, the maximum WLTP range has been increased by 15 km (9 miles) to a more generous 650 km (404 miles).

Both batteries are compatible with DC charging, replenishing 15-80% of their charge in 24 and 28 minutes respectively. Independently of the battery pack, power comes from a single front-mounted electric motor generating 220 hp (164 kW / 223 PS), which is 5 hp (4 kW) more than before.

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Predictably, Mitsubishi didn’t bother changing anything on the exterior design of the EV after a year on sale. The interior has also been carried over with dual 12.3-inch displays running Renault’s Google-based infotainment software.

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The updated Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EV will be available to order in European markets from November 2026. In the Netherlands, the cheapest Mid-Range option with the 67 kWh battery starts at a discounted €32,990 ($38,300) including an electric benefit of €3,000 ($3,500).

The Long-Range variant with the upgraded 89 kWh battery will arrive later on, but the outgoing model is still available starting from €40,490 ($46,900). Note that the Eclipse Cross EV had an introductory price of €45,690 ($53,000) in the Dutch market when it arrived last year, meaning that the entry point in the lineup has dropped by €12,700 ($14,700).

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Renault has introduced a series of model year upgrades for the Scenic E-Tech, exactly three years after its debut. The electric crossover inherits a new LFP battery, faster charging, improved safety features and Google Gemini AI integration from the recently facelifted Megane E-Tech. However, it skips the styling updates, leaving them for later in the product cycle.

Visually, changes are limited to the gloss black accents on the front and rear bumpers, the new alloy wheels measuring 19 and 20 inches in diameter, as well as the fresh Satin Blue Slate and Exo Galaxy Grey shades. Earlier sightings of camouflaged prototypes suggest that Renault might be working on more substantial styling updates for the future, likely including the faux grille of the Megane.

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Inside, the openR link infotainment gains Google Gemini AI as a smarter alternative to the Google Assistant. Users can download applications from the Google Play Store using the 2 GB of monthly data offered by Renault for a period of three years. Those who want more can always use their smartphone tethering function.

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Other interior upgrades include a magnetic and ventilated wireless charging pad, and more sustainable upholstery options. More specifically, Techno models feature PET fabrics containing over 95% recycled yarn, Esprit Alpine editions gain a spectral titanium finish made from 75% recycled plastic, and top Iconic trims receive cubic grey accents or optional light grey paired with genuine lime wood.

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The safety suite inherits the Megane’s updated in-car monitoring camera, which tracks driver fatigue and enables driver recognition for loading presets based on personal preferences. It also benefits from more sophisticated ADAS such as Multi Target tracking for surrounding traffic, improved lane positioning at speeds up to 70 km/h (43 mph), Emergency Stop Assist in the case of an unresponsive driver, and a smarter predictive eco-driving function.

New Batteries, Longer Range

Under the skin, the Scenic E-Tech borrows the LFP battery introduced by the mechanically-related Megane E-Tech during its mid-lifecycle update, combined with a carryover front-mounted electric motor producing 220 hp (164 kW / 223 PS).

The 67 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery of the Comfort Range variant has a cell-to-pack architecture and delivers up to 467 km (290 miles) of WLTP range, which is 37 km (23 miles) more than its NMC predecessor. Furthermore, it supports 165 kW fast charging, taking it from 15-80% in 24 minutes, or 25% faster than before.

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The larger 89 kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery pack which is exclusive to the Scenic E-Tech Long Range has also been upgraded, gaining 2 kWh in capacity and stretching the WLTP range by 17 km (11 miles) to 642 km (399 miles). This unit is compatible with 150 kW fast charging, replenishing 15-80% in 28 minutes.

Pricing

The updated Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric is available to order in France starting at €38,750 ($44,900) for the 89 kWh Long Range model in the Techno trim. The cheaper 67 kWh Comfort Range version will arrive in the coming months, priced from €31,750 ($36,800).

The electric crossover with minivan ancestors is still being manufactured at Renault’s ElectriCity facility in Douai, France, with electric motors supplied by the Cléon plant in Normandy.

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