Mitsubishi i-MiEV

January 2011 - November 2015

£24,054Price from

14.5 kWh *Useable Battery

50 miReal Range

290 Wh/miEfficiency

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Price from (last known) £24,054

Availability Not available to order
Available to order from January 2011
Available to order until November 2015
Annual VED £20
Congestion Charge £0
Insurance Group N/A
Price shown is the last known On The Road price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
The price also includes the applicable Plug-In Car Grant of £4500 at the time the vehicle was last available.

Real Range between 35 - 80 mi

City - Cold Weather 55 mi
Highway - Cold Weather 35 mi
Combined - Cold Weather 45 mi
City - Mild Weather 80 mi
Highway - Mild Weather 45 mi
Combined - Mild Weather 60 mi
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Long Distance Suitability
0 / 5

First Leg Distance 37 mi
Charging Stop 0mi
Second Leg Distance 24 mi
Total Distance 61 mi
First Leg Duration 33min
Charging Stop 15 min
Second Leg Duration 21min
Total Duration 1h 9min
Click here for the full analysis
The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity 16.0 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Number of Cells No Data
Architecture No Data
Warranty Period No Data
Warranty Mileage No Data
Useable Capacity* 14.5 kWh
Cathode Material No Data
Pack Configuration No Data
Nominal Voltage No Data
Form Factor No Data
Name / Reference No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port Type 1
Port Location Right Side - Rear
Charge Power 3.7 kW AC
Charge Time (0->50 mi) 4h45m
Charge Speed 11 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port CHAdeMO
Port Location Left Side - Rear
Charge Power (max) 40 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 30 kW DC
Charge Time (5->40 mi) 21 min
Charge Speed 100 mph
Autocharge Supported No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
Supported Protocol -

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible No
Automatically using Navigation No
Click here for all charging information
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 15.9 sec
Top Speed 81 mph
Electric Range 50 mi
Total Power 47 kW (63 hp)
Total Torque 133 lb-ft
Drive Rear

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported No
Max. Output Power -
Exterior Outlet(s) -
Interior Outlet(s) -

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2H via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2G via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range 50 mi
Vehicle Consumption 290 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 140 mpg

NEDC Ratings

Range 93 mi
Rated Consumption 201 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 156 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 201 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 260 mpg
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption between 181 - 414 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather 264 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather 414 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather 322 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather 181 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather 322 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather 242 Wh/mi
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Safety Rating
Adult Occupant 73%
Child Occupant 78%
Rating Year 2011
Vulnerable Road Users 48%
Safety Assist 86%
For more details on the safety rating of this vehicle, visit euroncap.com

Dimensions and Weight

Length 3475 mm
Width 1475 mm
Width with mirrors No Data
Height 1610 mm
Wheelbase 2550 mm
Weight Unladen (EU) 1185 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 1450 kg
Max. Payload 340 kg
Cargo Volume 166 L
Cargo Volume Max 860 L
Cargo Volume Frunk No Data
Roof Load 0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked 0 kg
Towing Weight Braked 0 kg
Vertical Load Max No Data

Miscellaneous

Seats 4 people
Isofix No Data
Turning Circle 9 m
Platform No Data
EV Dedicated Platform No Data
Car Body Hatchback
Segment A - Mini
Roof Rails No
Heat pump (HP) No Data
HP Standard Equipment No Data

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2015-16

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £28,499
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £285
BIK @ 20% £5 pcm
BIK @ 40% £10 pcm
BIK @ 45% £11 pcm

Financial Year 2016-17

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £28,499
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £285
BIK @ 20% £5 pcm
BIK @ 40% £10 pcm
BIK @ 45% £11 pcm

Financial Year 2017-18

BIK Tax Rate 1%
P11D Value from £28,499
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £285
BIK @ 20% £5 pcm
BIK @ 40% £10 pcm
BIK @ 45% £11 pcm
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 1 (Yazaki - SAE J1772)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 7h30m 7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 4h45m 11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW † 4h45m 11 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW † 4h45m 11 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW † 4h45m 11 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Mitsubishi i-MiEV.

  • Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
  • Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
  • Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
  • Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
CHAdeMO
Charging Point Max. Power Avg. Power Time Rate
CHAdeMO (50 kW DC) 40 kW † 30 kW † 21 min 100 mph
CHAdeMO (100 kW DC) 40 kW † 30 kW † 21 min 100 mph
This vehicle does not support Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

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5-Star Rating

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Revision of Rating

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV
0 / 5

0
1
2
3
4
5
42 mi
37min
15 min
27 mi
23min
37 mi
33min
15 min
24 mi
21min
61 mi (1h 9min)
34 mi
29min
15 min
21 mi
18min
55 mi (1h 2min)
0 mi
100
200
300
400
Mild Weather
68 mi 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
61 mi 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
55 mi 1-Stop Range

All about the Mitsubishi i-MiEV

No longer available

This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV was available from January 2011 until November 2015. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV.

A new model of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2010) is available: Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2015).

Pricing

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV had an On The Road Price (OTR) of £28,554. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV was eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £4,500. The OTR Price including the PICG for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV is £24,054.

Drivetrain and Performance

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV is 47 kW (63 hp). The maximum torque is 133 lb-ft. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 15.9 seconds. The top speed is 81 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV has a total capacity of 16 kWh. The usable capacity is 14.5 kWh (estimate). A range of about 50 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 35 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 80 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 1 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 3.7 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 4 hours 45 minutes. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 7 hours 30 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CHAdeMO connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 40 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 30 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 25 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 35 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV is about 290 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 140 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 414 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 181 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

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