2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV gets V2L
Vehicle-to-load capability for MY23, but only for Aspire and Exceed variants and there are price hikes of up to $1500Two of the three 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV variants will gain vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality when they arrive next month as part of a model year update for Mitsubishi’s smallest electrified model.
The innovative tech is being applied to both the mid-range Aspire and flagship Exceed versions of the small SUV range, along with a series of other variant-specific equipment upgrades, but the extra gear will come at a cost.
Pricing for the 2023 Eclipse Cross PHEV will start from $47,290 plus on-road costs for the entry-level ES, $51,240 plus ORCs for the Aspire and $55,990 plus ORCs for the Exceed, marking price increases of $300, $750 and $1500 respectively.
While it misses out on V2L functionality, which is also offered in the larger Outlander PHEV, the base model does at least score rear parking sensors for MY23, as well as a new rear console-mounted USB power supply featuring both USB-A and USB-C plugs.
The Aspire also gets these new outlets, along with the aforementioned V2L capability and a series of styling touches comprising silver bumper inserts, black exterior trim and black grille mesh, whereas the Exceed nabs a powered tailgate and no-cost option light grey leather upholstery finish.
No changes have been made to any of the Eclipse Cross PHEV’s mechanical make-up or chassis set-up, meaning the 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and dual electric motors still combine for a total output of 130kW/332kW and drive all four wheels via continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Fuel consumption is still rated at 1.9L/100km on the combined cycle, while CO2 emissions remain pegged at 49g/km.
The 13.8kWh battery affords an all-electric driving range of up to 55km and a zero-emissions top speed of 135km/h.
Mitsubishi Australia CEO Shaun Westcott said the Eclipse Cross PHEV was a “key technology leader” in the Japanese brand’s local model range, in which two models now offer V2L.
But while the MY23 Eclipse Cross PHEV and Outlander PHEV both include an onboard power source outputting up to 1500W, the former comes with a three-pin 240-volt power outlet in the boot and latter comes with two.
V2L appliance-charging functionality is now available in a number of EVs and PHEVs in Australia, including the BYD Atto 3, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60, but the Nissan LEAF was the first and so far only EV to offer vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability in Australia.
However, both Mitsubishi PHEVs have offered V2G tech since their launch in Australia via their CHAdeMO ports, allowing their battery power to be fed back into the electricity grid, albeit in smaller doses than an EV with a bigger battery and only with a circa-$10K Wallbox Quasar bi-directional charging unit.
How much does the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross cost?
ES – $47,290 (+$300)
Aspire – $51,240 (+$750)
Exceed – $55,990 (+$1500)
* Prices exclude on-road costs
Related: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 2022 Review
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