Mitsubishi ASX VR-e 2026: power, battery, charging and specifications

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With up to 342 kW, or 465 hp, and 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, Mitsubishi has detailed the electric ASX VR-e ahead of its Australian launch. The range-topping GSR even exceeds the output of the famous Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR. Behind the familiar Japanese badge, however, is a vehicle developed by Taiwan-based Foxtron, part of the Foxconn group.

Mitsubishi officially announced the ASX VR-e in August, but detailed specifications were not released at the time. The new model is technically unrelated to the petrol-powered European ASX based on the Renault Captur platform. Mitsubishi Australia has now published figures for four grades: LS, Aspire, Exceed and GSR.

The first three versions are rear-wheel drive and use a 171 kW, 233 hp electric motor producing 350 Nm. They accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. The GSR adds a second motor on the front axle and all-wheel drive, lifting combined output to 342 kW, or 465 hp, and 700 Nm.

Every version uses a 57.7 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. DC fast charging is supported at up to 134 kW, while AC charging peaks at 6.6 kW. Mitsubishi has not yet published an official Australian driving range. New Zealand specifications are already available, with WLTP figures ranging from 328 to 403 km depending on trim, so figures for the related Foxtron Bria should not be applied to the Australian ASX VR-e.

The cabin gets a 15.6-inch central display and a 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster. Driver-assistance systems are joined on mid- and upper-grade versions by a 360-degree camera and remote parking, while Exceed and GSR add a panoramic glass roof. Pininfarina was involved in the vehicle's design.

The ASX VR-e stands out for combining a relatively modest battery with very high output in the all-wheel-drive GSR. Performance will be one of the main attractions for GSR buyers, while the final Australian range still has to be confirmed in the local specifications.

Mitsubishi plans to launch the ASX VR-e in Australia and New Zealand before the end of 2026. The vehicle was developed by Foxtron and is built in Taiwan by Yulon Motor. Australian pricing and local range figures have not yet been announced. In New Zealand, prices run from NZ$57,990 for the LS to NZ$72,990 for the GSR, with dealer arrivals planned for December 2026.