Not for Us: Mitsubishi Gave the European Outlander PHEV a Larger Battery
Mitsubishi often feels like a forgotten brand in the U.S., but its Outlander PHEV is a solid SUV. The automaker is rolling out updates to the best-selling plug-in hybrid in Europe that bring a larger battery pack, but the changes oddly haven’t made it to the U.S.-bound variant for the 2025 model year.
Mitsubishi often feels like a forgotten brand in the U.S., but its Outlander PHEV is a solid SUV. The automaker is rolling out updates to the best-selling plug-in hybrid in Europe that bring a larger battery pack, but the changes oddly haven’t made it to the U.S.-bound variant for the 2025 model year.
Mitsubishi bumped the Outlander PHEV’s battery capacity from 20 kWh in the States to 22.7 kWh, which pushes the SUV’s electric driving range to 53 miles on the WLTP cycle. The Euro model is estimated to offer a 524-mile driving range combining gas and electric powertrain components.
That said, it’s important to note that the WLTP numbers are often more generous than EPA estimates, so those mileage estimates will likely change if the new batteries come here. In comparison, the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV returns an EPA-estimated 38 miles on a charge.
The U.S. version offers a generous number of standard features, even without the larger battery pack. It comes with a digital gauge cluster, smartphone mirroring, and a good amount of driver-assistance tech. It’s also one of very few plug-in hybrid three-row SUVs on sale, though the back seat isn’t the most accommodating space. It also has a surprisingly nice interior and a reasonable starting price.
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