Mitsubishi ASX VR-e BEV Revealed for Australia and New Zealand

Mitsubishi ASX VR-e BEV Set for Australasia

Reported on August 10, 2026, Mitsubishi Motors has revealed the Mitsubishi ASX VR-e BEV, with the battery electric vehicle scheduled to arrive in Australia and New Zealand during the fourth quarter of 2026. In New Zealand, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand will offer the range across GSR, Exceed, XLS and LS grades. The model was developed in partnership with Italian design house Pininfarina and EV manufacturer Foxtron, and is based on Foxtron’s Bria, previously known as the Model B.

New Zealand Market Details

According to Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, the company will support the vehicle through its local market expertise. Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand has also confirmed that pricing, specifications and other details covering the range will be announced in the coming months. The vehicle is planned for both Australia and New Zealand in the fourth quarter of 2026, while the four-grade structure in New Zealand provides the initial indication of how the battery electric range will be positioned locally.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the new electric SUV arrive?
The newly revealed battery electric SUV is scheduled to arrive in Australia and New Zealand during the fourth quarter of 2026. The launch timing was reported on August 10, 2026, while further information about the vehicle is expected to be released before its market introduction. Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand has confirmed that pricing, specifications and other range details will be announced in the coming months. The New Zealand range is planned with four grades: GSR, Exceed, XLS and LS, giving customers multiple variants when the vehicle reaches the market.

Which companies developed the electric vehicle?
The vehicle was developed through a partnership involving Mitsubishi Motors, Italian design house Pininfarina and EV manufacturer Foxtron. Its underlying model is Foxtron’s Bria, which was previously known as the Model B. Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand will provide local market support using its regional expertise. The company has not yet disclosed complete pricing or specification information for the Australasian range. Those details are expected to be released in the coming months ahead of the planned fourth-quarter 2026 arrival in Australia and New Zealand.