Mitsubishi’s Kei-class eK Cross gets a mild facelift for the 2027 model year that combines a body-color front fascia and updated interior tech to give it a fresh look – but the big news is a new 100 V AC power outlet that can draw up to 1500 Watts.
The updated 2027 Mitsubishi eK Cross EV Kei car carries over last year’s 20 kWh battery, 47 kW (~63 hp) electric motor with 195 Nm (~145 lb-ft) of zippy electric torque and 180 km (~115 miles) of WLTC range as last year, but ditches the grille it previously shared with the gas version.
While the exterior refresh puts some distance between the ICE and BEV models and is the most obvious change, a quick look at the spec sheet reveals that the 2027 MY isn’t as much about the look as it is accessing the power that’s stored in the tiny Mitsubishi’s 20 kWh battery pack. That’s not much for an EV, but as far as portable power packs go, 20 kWh is a monster, and the newest eK Cross makes it easy to put that power to work with a pair of USB-C and one USB-A ports for small tech and gear, and a much more substantial 100V AC accessory to power things like air pumps or movie projectors.
Plug and play
The grid in Japan has traditionally been more stable that ours in the US, but intense wind storms and even earthquakes are common enough, and Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) manufacturers have been baking disaster-response style V2X tech into cars like the Nissan LEAF for the better part of a decade.
The eK Cross EV can support those efforts, of course – but with its fun, lighthearted color options, funky flared fender styling, and the emphasis on affordability front and center in the company’s press photos, it seems like the new ’27 MY version is much more focused on the portable party factor.
With Japan’s substantial subsidies working on an approx. $20,000 equivalent price tag for the top-shelf model, the price of admission for the eK Cross is just ¥1,872,400 ($11,700), making it a great choice for young urban commuters looking for a “lifestyle” model that’s still practical enough to carry people and things, but offers enough portable power for picnics, outdoor movie nights, camping trips, and more.
Take a look at some of the additional press photos, below, then let us know if you think we should add it to the list of pint-sized EVs you’d like to see on US roads in the comments.
Mitsubishi eK Cross EV
SOURCE | IMAGES: Mitsubishi.
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