On October 29, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation unveiled the Elevance luxury adventure concept vehicle at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. Under the theme “Timeless Adventure,” Mitsubishi globally debuted this electric crossover SUV concept, featuring a four-motor all-wheel-drive system, S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control technology, and a plug-in hybrid powertrain with an engine compatible with carbon-neutral fuels, delivering clean electric driving performance. Its high-capacity traction battery also provides ample power for use with trailers, meeting diverse driving scenarios from urban to off-road adventures.
The Elevance Concept is an electric crossover SUV concept. Minoru Uehara, General Manager of Product Strategy at Mitsubishi Motors, who led the development, explained the origin of the Elevance concept: “Over the past few years, Mitsubishi has been stating that it will provide a future mobility life that awakens the spirit of adventure and enriches the soul, as the value offered through its corporate activities.”
“Elevance” is a newly coined word combining “Elevate” – meaning to enhance or升华 experiences and value – and “Advance,” signifying the progression and development of technology and the future.
It is understood that the Elevance may target the premium crossover SUV segment with a focus on outdoor attributes, differentiating itself with camping-specific features and the four-motor AWD system. The concept embodies Mitsubishi’s steadfast commitment to being a reliable companion, providing customers with personalized and special experiences that elevate their adventures to the next level.
The Elevance’s powertrain features a plug-in hybrid system, comprising a gasoline engine compatible with carbon-neutral fuels and four electric motors, matched with a new-generation S-AWC system. Independent wheel-side motors on the front axle and dual motors on the rear axle enable real-time four-wheel traction distribution. Active yaw control technology helps suppress pitching and rocking sensations, potentially reducing motion sickness.
Notably, it also utilizes the Elevance Concept’s high-capacity battery, combining it with a towable trailer featuring a spacious interior equipped with a kitchen and shower.
Both the Elevance and the trailer have their roofs equipped with perovskite solar cells. These cells are more efficient than traditional solar cells, can be applied to curved surfaces, and support bidirectional charging and discharging, enhancing the overall efficiency of the PHEV system.
Academician Ouyang Minggao of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has stated that compared to rigid silicon cells, transparent perovskite thin films can be spread over the entire vehicle body to harvest energy, covering an area of up to 10 square meters – a fivefold increase compared to the coverage area of silicon PV. Utilizing this technology could provide 6 to 8 kWh of electricity daily, sufficient to meet the basic needs of a daily commute. Therefore, perovskite solar cell films have the potential to be a deeply influential energy supplementation technology that could reshape the landscape of the new energy vehicle industry.
