Japan's giant-beating EV detailed: 2026 Mitsubishi ASX VR-e detailed ahead of its arrival to take down BYD Atto 2, Jaecoo J5 EV and GWM Ora 5

Mitsubishi is rejoining the electric revolution.

The Japanese brand was one of the early electric car pioneers in Australia with its tiny i-MiEV hatchback nearly two decades ago. Now, 17 years later, it is launching its follow-up act. 

Dubbed the Mitsubishi ASX VR-e, the compact electric SUV has emerged from a partnership with Taiwan’s Foxconn — the maker of iPhones — and its automotive division Foxtron.

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Mitsubishi Australia has now confirmed it will bring a four-tier strong line-up for the ASX VR-e when it lands in showrooms late this year to take on the popular BYD Atto 2 and Jaecoo J5 EV.

Mitsubishi Australia boss Shunichi Kihara cheers the brand’s return to the EV segment.

"It brings Mitsubishi Motors’ adventurous spirit into a new realm, with an engaging everyday driving experience,” he said.

Mitsubishi will confirm prices closer to its arrival in showrooms, but has said it won't be the cheapest in its segment.

Single motor versions send 171kW and 350Nm to the rear wheels. The GSR grade adds a second motor at the rear for all-wheel drive grip and total outputs of 342kW and 700Nm.

Mitsubishi claims it can sprint to 100km/h from a standstill in 3.9 seconds, which is almost three seconds quicker than the rear-wheel drive grades.

All variants are fed by a roughly 58kWh Lithium-Ferro-Phosphate (LFP) battery.

Mitsubishi Australia hasn’t provided driving range figures, but overseas it ranges from 328km in AWD form up to 403km in the base, single-motor guise.

The ASX VR-e is small on the outside but will be big on the inside thanks to a wheelbase — the distance between the front and rear axles — of 2800mm. 

It’s external dimensions are 4315mm long, 1885mm wide and 1535mm tall, which makes it smaller than a Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross.

Mitsubishi ASX VR-e details

2026 Mitsubishi ASX VR-e  specifications

The ASX VR-e LS comes with: 

• Single-motor, rear-wheel drive
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Flush door handles – manual operation
• Black/grey cloth seat trim
• Six-way driver seat manual adjustment
• Four-way passenger seat manual adjustment
• 2nd row 60/40 split fold flat
• 2nd row load through (ski hatch)
• Rear view monitor
• Dual-zone Climate Control
• Six-speaker audio
• Eco/Comfort/Sport drive modes
• Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) via external Type 2 AC charging port
• Proximity door lock/unlock
• LED headlights with Auto High Beam (AHB)
• LED daytime running lamps
• LED tail-lights
• 9.2-inch digital driver display
• 15.6-inch multimedia touchscreen
• Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• Driver Monitoring System (DMS)

Aspire adds:

• Flush door handles – automatic operation
• D-pillar trims with etched finish
• Black synthetic leather seat trim
• Eight-way driver seat power adjustment
• Driver seat memory
• Driver seat heating and cooling
• Four way passenger seat power adjustment
• Passenger seat heating and cooling
• 64-colour selectable interior ambient lighting
• Frunk with electric bonnet release
• Adjustable height rear cargo floor
• Adaptive Driving Beam
• Front park assist (six parking sensors)
• Rear park assist (six parking sensors)
• Surround monitor with 360-degree camera view
• Autonomous parking 

Exceed adds:

• 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels
• Panoramic glass roof
• Electric tailgate with hands-free operation
• 12-speaker SEAS sound system

GSR adds:

• Dual motor all-wheel drive system
• Black synthetic leather with microsuede seat trim
• Blue stitching on seats
• Two-tone exterior paint finish