The UK’s first plug-in hybrid commercial vehicle– the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – remains the best seller in the UK
From the start of January to the end of October some 235 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial vehicles were sold in the UK, a 44% increase
Combined with the 3,167 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV passenger cars sold, that totals 3,402 Outlander PHEVs sold so far in 2020
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial is also the fourth best-selling electrified commercial vehicle in the UK
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is not only the UK’s best-selling plug-in hybrid passenger SUV, with 3,167 sales from January to the end of October 2020, it is also the UK’s favourite PHEV commercial vehicle, with an additional 235 specially-converted units sold so far in 2020.
Compared to the same period in 2019, when 163 units were sold, this represents a 44% increase year on year, a sign of business’ growing need to have a more environmentally friendly fleet.
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK recently expanded its plug-in hybrid commercial vehicle range with the addition of a new, high-specification Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Reflex Plus Commercial, which adds 18-inch alloy wheels, an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity (including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility) and a reversing camera to the well-equipped, entry-level 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Commercial PHEV Reflex.
All Outlander PHEV Commercial vehicles are equipped with advanced four-wheel-drive, a rear spoiler, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, heated front seats, DAB radio, keyless operation and dual-zone climate control (which can be programmed to warm or cool the van in advance of a journey) and a full load bay bulkhead. It also offers a flat load area measuring 1.65m in length and 1.00m in width between the wheel arches with a maximum payload of 500kg.
Being classed as an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) means the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Reflex Plus Commercial is eligible for the UK government’s Plug-In Van Grant, so businesses benefit from a saving of £8,000 resulting in an on-the-road CV price of just £25,390*. The entry-level Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial Reflex is priced from £24,699 CV OTR*.
Thanks to its low emissions (NEDC 40g/km, WLTP 46g/km) the Outlander PHEV is also permitted to make deliveries in ULEV zones while also offering the ability to cover longer distances non-stop when required (372+ miles total range, 139.7mpg WLTP).
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial vehicles are now available from £24,699 CV OTR including free servicing and roadside assistance for three years**. This is on top of Mitsubishi’s comprehensive five-year, 62,500 mile warranty and additional eight years/100,000 mile traction battery warranty on the Outlander PHEV. Customers purchasing a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV can also avail of three years’ 0% APR HP^ finance.
* Commercial Vehicle On The Road price excludes VAT but includes the Government Plug-in Van Grant, VED and First Registration Fee
** Three scheduled services – either annually for three years or sooner if mileage limit is reached
ABOUT THE MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV
With well in excess of 50,000 registered in the UK since 2014, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the UK’s most popular plug-in vehicle and still the best selling PHEV SUV. Revised in 2019, it now has a real-world EV range of 28 miles and achieves 139.7mpg (WLTP). A recent survey of Outlander PHEV customers reveals that half their average weekly mileage is driven in electric mode, with 92% charging several times (2-3 times or more) per week and 48% say they are considering a pure electric vehicle for the next vehicle, making it a true gateway vehicle towards an all-EV future and an important step on the road to zero.
