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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Mitsubishi
The Outlander Plug-in Hybrid is Mitsubishi's best-selling electrified vehicle and one of the most credible mid-size plug-in SUVs on the American used market.
Model profile
The Outlander PHEV reached the US comparatively late. While European markets sold the third-generation (GG-series) plug-in from 2014, the US launch came for the 2018 model year using the facelifted third-generation platform with a 2.0-litre engine and a 12 kWh battery.
Powertrain and equipment
Pre-2023 US cars use a 2.0-litre MIVEC four-cylinder combined with two electric motors for roughly 197 hp system output and about 35 km of EPA electric range.
The Outlander PHEV is offered exclusively as a five-door SUV. US trim walks typically run ES, SE, SEL and GT, with higher trims adding leather, a Bose audio system, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise and a panoramic roof.
Vehicle selection
Supply is healthy. The 2018-2022 cars are now firmly in used-fleet territory with typical odometers in the moderate-to-higher range, while 2023-2024 examples come off lease and trade-in with lower mileage. Look for complete charging equipment (the CHAdeMO-capable cars should include the correct cable set), a documented battery-health record, and evidence of regular servicing.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (US market): 5-door mid-size SUV |
|---|---|
| Seating | Detail (US market): 5 (2018-22) / 7 (2023+) |
| Petrol engine (2018-22) | Detail (US market): 2.0 L MIVEC I4 |
|---|---|
| Petrol engine (2023+) | Detail (US market): 2.4 L Atkinson I4 |
| System output (2018-22) | Detail (US market): approx. 197 hp |
| System output (2023+) | Detail (US market): approx. 248 hp |
| Battery (2018-22) | Detail (US market): approx. 12 kWh |
| Battery (2023+) | Detail (US market): approx. 20 kWh |
| Electric range (EPA, 2023+) | Detail (US market): approx. 61 km |
| Drive | Detail (US market): Twin-motor electric AWD (S-AWC) |
| Transmission | Detail (US market): Single-speed reduction / clutched engine |
| Fuel type | Detail (US market): Plug-in hybrid petrol/electric |
| Generations (US) | Detail (US market): 2018-2022 (3rd gen), 2023- (4th gen) |
|---|---|
| DC fast charging | Detail (US market): CHAdeMO (many US cars) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Outlander PHEV has a solid reliability record, and its simple single-ratio drivetrain avoids the wear points of a conventional automatic. Known weak spots on the 2018-2022 cars include the 12V auxiliary battery, which can drain if the car sits unused for long periods, and occasional software niggles in the charging and climate control.
Germany and Europe
US cars run amber front side markers, different rear lighting, and mph-primary instruments, and many use the CHAdeMO fast-charge standard rather than European CCS.
Typical work for the Vollabnahme includes converting or replacing front and rear lighting to European specification, ensuring a functioning rear fog lamp, and confirming the speedometer reads in km/h or is corrected.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
Selection: choose a car with full charging equipment and battery records. Escrow: pay into a secure escrow arrangement, never directly to an unknown seller.
Questions and answers
Yes. It is a common import and USCar Trader handles the full process as your broker, from sourcing to TUEV and registration.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
DC CHAdeMO stations exist in Germany but are less common than CCS. AC home charging works with a suitable Type 2 cable or adapter.
Generally very reliable. Watch the 12V battery on older cars and confirm traction-battery health with a diagnostic reading.
2018-2022 cars often show moderate to higher mileage; 2023-2024 lease returns are lower. History matters more than the number alone.
Yes, once the TUEV single-vehicle approval is complete and lighting and documentation meet German requirements.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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