Overview
The Mitsubishi Motor Corporation, commonly referred to simply as Mitsubishi Motors or Mitsubishi, is a leading Japan based automotive manufacturer. The company is headquartered in Tokyo and has been partly owned (34%) by Nissan, and now part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi-Alliance. Historically the company has been owned by the Japanese conglomerate, the Mitsubishi Group.
Mitsubishi commenced selling electric vehicles (EVs) in 2009. Its first EV was the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, a compact hatchback city car. The EV has been sold and rebadged in Europe as the Peugeot iOn and the Citroen C-Zero. The automotive company currently offers only the Outlander PHEV model, but has a vision to introduce more electric vehicles.
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The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV
The Mitsubishi Outlander was introduced in 2001, initially under the ‘Mitsubishi Airtrek‘ name. The vehicle was based on the Mitsubishi ASX concept vehicle and unveiled at the 2001 North American International Auto Show.
The third-generation Outlander was launched in 2013, to include the Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variant.
The Outlander PHEV has been well received since 2013, but production has been discontinued by the manufacturer. However, a used Outlander plug-in hybrid is still an option worth considering, given the ‘best-selling legacy’ of this EV.
The Mitsubishi PHEV pairs a 2.4-litre petrol engine with an electric motor, powered by an onboard EV battery. The automotive manufacturer claims a fuel economy up to 139.7 mpg for the electric vehicle (EV). Of course, the real-world fuel economy will depend on a number of factors, but none as influential as using the e-mode. Bottom-line, to increase the fuel economy of the vehicle and lower the driving costs, the PHEV should be driven as much as possible on the pure electric mode.
Given the WLTP certified emission-free electric range is 28 miles, and most commutes are short, there is much scope for taking advantage of electric driving to save money. The PHEV has a 13.8 kWh onboard EV battery, which is reasonably standard for a PHEV of this size.
However, expect the real-world electric range to be closer to 22 miles. The EV range is impacted by a number of factors, to include: driving profile, speed, load, regenerative braking, road condition, weather and a lot more.
Taking advantage of the EV range will also require inculcating a habit of charging the EV on a regular basis, which is as easy as charging a smartphone. We at e-zoomed recommend the use of a dedicated EV charging station, like easee to charge the EV. We do not encourage the use of a domestic 3-PIN plug.
The EV incorporates a 3.7 kW AC onboard charger and is capable of DC charging up to 22 kW (0%-80%: 25 minutes). Do keep in mind that most PHEVs are not DC charging compatible. The EV can be fully charged in 4 hours with a dedicated EV charger.
The performance of the electric SUV is reasonable. The all-wheel drive Outlander Plug-In Hybrid can achieve 0-62 mph in 10.5 seconds, also benefiting from instant torque. The hybrid drivetrain delivers a maximum power of 135 bhp (torque 211 Nm), sufficient for city and motorway driving. The top speed is 106 mph.
The Outlander plug-in hybrid has a more traditional exterior design compared to the more recent plug-in hybrid introductions. Having said that, for those keen on ‘familiarity’, the Outlander PHEV is well suited. The interior of the PHEV is not as high quality as a premium badge family SUV, but it does get the job done.
In terms of practicality, the interior cabin is spacious and can comfortably seat 5 tall adults i.e. ample headroom and legroom. Despite the addition of the onboard EV battery, the boot size is decent (463 L). The EV has been awarded a Five-Star NCAP safety rating and the manufacturer offers a 8 years or 100,000 miles warranty.
The Outlander PHEV has tailpipe emissions up to 46g CO2/km, much lower than the conventional combustion engine variant (245g CO2/km). Company-car drivers keen on lowering the cost of driving can take advantage of the reduced Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rates for PHEVs.
The Outlander PHEV does not qualify for the UK government plug-in car grant (PiCG). Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs) via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Tried and tested. Sold since 2013 | Not as stylish or iconic as other electric SUVs |
| Cheap to drive on electric mode and DC charging compatibility | Interior cabin quality has room for improvement |
| Practical and spacious for adults | Type 1 charging |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV (credit: Mitsubishi)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) |
| Body Type: | SUV |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not available |
| Engine: | Petrol-Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| £ Variants (8 Options) |
|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Commercial (from £32,477) |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Plus Commercial (from £33,510) |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Verve (from £35,815) |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Design (from £36,825) |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic (from £38,945) |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic Safety (from £41,465) |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed (from £41,705) |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Safety (from £44,225) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 13.8 kWh |
| Charging: | 22 kW DC charging (0%-80%: 25 minutes). Onboard charger: 3.7 kW AC (0%-100%: 4 hrs) |
| Charge Port: | Type 1 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 1 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 46g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 8.8 kWh | £1.27 |
| Battery net capacity : 11.6 kWh | £1.67 |
| Battery net capacity : 12.0 kWh | £1.73 |
| Battery net capacity : 13.10 kWh | £1.89 |
| Battery net capacity : 14.10 kWh | £2.03 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1710 |
| Width (mm): | 1800 |
| Length (mm): | 4695 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2670 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 10.6 |
| Boot Space (L): | 463 |
| Outlander PHEV | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 13.8 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 28 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (miles/kWh): | 3.68 |
| Fuel Consumption (mpg): | 139.7 |
| Charging: | 22 kW DC charging (0%-80%: 25 minutes). Onboard charger: 3.7 kW AC (0%-100%: 4 hrs) |
| Top Speed: | 106 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive: | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Max Power (PS): | 135 |
| Torque (Nm): | 211 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 1,890 |
| Colours: | 5 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Five-Star |
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