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The i MiEV was launched for fleet customers in Japan in July 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2009/06/imiev-20090605.html|title=Mitsubishi Motors Begins Production of i-MiEV; Targeting 1,400 Units in Fiscal 2009|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2009-06-05|accessdate=2010-04-04}}</ref> and on April 1, 2010 for the wider public. Retail sales began in the Japanese market at a price of {{yen|3,980,000}} (~{{USD|43,000}}). The electric car is eligible for [[Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#Japan|government subsidies]] of {{yen|1,140,000}}, thus reducing the price to customers to {{yen|2,840,000}} (~{{USD|30,700}}).<ref name=AP100331>{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=10256996|title=Japanese Start Buying Affordable Electric Cars|agency=Associated Press|work=ABC News|author=Yuri Kageyama |date=2010-04-01|accessdate=2011-01-12}}</ref><ref name=Reuters100330>{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTOE62T09V20100330 |title=Mitsubishi Motors lowers price of electric i-MiEV |date=2010-03-30 |author=Chang-Ran Kim |publisher=Reuters|accessdate=2010-04-25 }}</ref> Sales to the public in [[Hong Kong]] began in May 2010 at a price of {{HKD|395,000}} (~{{USD|50,631}}).<ref name=HK0510/> Production had reached 5,000 units by the end of November 2010.<ref name=GCC1124/>
The i MiEV was launched for fleet customers in Japan in July 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2009/06/imiev-20090605.html|title=Mitsubishi Motors Begins Production of i-MiEV; Targeting 1,400 Units in Fiscal 2009|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2009-06-05|accessdate=2010-04-04}}</ref> and on April 1, 2010 for the wider public. Retail sales began in the Japanese market at a price of {{yen|3,980,000}} (~{{USD|43,000}}). The electric car is eligible for [[Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#Japan|government subsidies]] of {{yen|1,140,000}}, thus reducing the price to customers to {{yen|2,840,000}} (~{{USD|30,700}}).<ref name=AP100331>{{cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=10256996|title=Japanese Start Buying Affordable Electric Cars|agency=Associated Press|work=ABC News|author=Yuri Kageyama |date=2010-04-01|accessdate=2011-01-12}}</ref><ref name=Reuters100330>{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTOE62T09V20100330 |title=Mitsubishi Motors lowers price of electric i-MiEV |date=2010-03-30 |author=Chang-Ran Kim |publisher=Reuters|accessdate=2010-04-25 }}</ref> Sales to the public in [[Hong Kong]] began in May 2010 at a price of {{HKD|395,000}} (~{{USD|50,631}}).<ref name=HK0510/> Production had reached 5,000 units by the end of November 2010.<ref name=GCC1124/>


Sales in [[Australia]] began in July 2010 via leasing.<ref name=AUST10>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/06/imiev-20100602.html#more|title=Mitsubishi Motors to Begin Shipping i-MiEV to Australia in July; 2nd Market Outside Japan|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2010-06-02|accessdate=2010-06-02}}</ref> Sales in the [[U.K.]] are scheduled to begin by early 2011 at a price of {{GBP|28,990}} (~{{USD|45,100}}) before the {{GBP|5,000}} [[Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#United Kingdom|Plug-in Car Grant]] that went into effect in January 2011.<ref name=CAR032010>{{cite web|url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/Industry-News/Mitsubishi-i-MiEV-2011-electric-car-to-cost-39000/ |title=Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2011) electric car to cost £39,000 |date=2010-03-24 |publisher=CAR magazine |author=Tim Pollard |accessdate=2010-03-24 }}</ref><ref name=What0810>{{cite news|url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/mitsubishi-i-miev-price-drops-by-10k/252385|title=Mitsubishi i-Miev price drops by £10k|publisher=[[What Car?]]|date=2010-08-19|accessdate=2010-08-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/jan/01/electric-car-grant-uk|title=UK government launches £5,000 electric car grant scheme|work=[[The Guardian]]|author=Adam Vaughan|date=2011-01-01|accessdate=2011-01-12}}</ref> Production of left hand drive European version began in October 2010.<ref name=GCC1124/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2010/11/29/mitsubishi-i-miev-production-hits-5-000/|title=Mitsubishi i-MiEV production hits 5,000|publisher=[[AutoblogGreen]]|author= Eric Loveday|date=2010-11-29|accessdate=2011-01-12}}</ref> [[U.S.]] sales are slated for November 2011 with a base price targeted below {{USD|30,000}}, prior to the [[Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#United States|federal tax credit and other incentives available in California and other states]].<ref name=US0510>{{cite web|url=http://wardsauto.com/ar/mitsubishi_imiev_price_100401/|title=Mitsubishi Targets i-MiEV Starting Price Below $30,000|publisher=WardsAuto|date=2010-04-01|accessdate=2010-05-21}}</ref>
Sales in [[Australia]] began in July 2010 via leasing.<ref name=AUST10>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/06/imiev-20100602.html#more|title=Mitsubishi Motors to Begin Shipping i-MiEV to Australia in July; 2nd Market Outside Japan|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2010-06-02|accessdate=2010-06-02}}</ref> Sales in the [[U.K.]] began in January 2011 at a price of {{GBP|28,990}} (~{{USD|45,100}}) before the {{GBP|5,000}} [[Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#United Kingdom|Plug-in Car Grant]] that went into effect in January 2011.<ref name=UKlaunch/><ref name=What0810>{{cite news|url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/mitsubishi-i-miev-price-drops-by-10k/252385|title=Mitsubishi i-Miev price drops by £10k|publisher=[[What Car?]]|date=2010-08-19|accessdate=2010-08-22}}</ref><ref name=UKGrant>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/jan/01/electric-car-grant-uk|title=UK government launches £5,000 electric car grant scheme|work=[[The Guardian]]|author=Adam Vaughan|date=2011-01-01|accessdate=2011-01-12}}</ref> Production of left hand drive European version began in October 2010.<ref name=GCC1124/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2010/11/29/mitsubishi-i-miev-production-hits-5-000/|title=Mitsubishi i-MiEV production hits 5,000|publisher=[[AutoblogGreen]]|author= Eric Loveday|date=2010-11-29|accessdate=2011-01-12}}</ref> [[U.S.]] sales are slated for November 2011 with a base price targeted below {{USD|30,000}}, prior to the [[Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#United States|federal tax credit and other incentives available in California and other states]].<ref name=US0510>{{cite web|url=http://wardsauto.com/ar/mitsubishi_imiev_price_100401/|title=Mitsubishi Targets i-MiEV Starting Price Below $30,000|publisher=WardsAuto|date=2010-04-01|accessdate=2010-05-21}}</ref>
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In December 2009 [[Mitsubishi]] began an electric vehicle trial in the [[U.K]] with a fleet of 25 i MiEVs. The i MiEV demonstration is part of the project Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Vehicle Demonstrators (CABLED), which is running in the [[English Midlands]] with a variety of vehicles including [[plug-in hybrid]]s and the [[Range-extended vehicle|extended range electric]] [[Jaguar XJ]].<ref name=UKTrial2010/> In March 2010, the company reported that after the first three-month period the trial fleet ran an average of {{convert|23|mi|0}} a day, have been parked 97% of the time, and most of the individual trips were under{{convert|5|mi|0}}. Another key finding in the test report is that the vehicles were driven in temperatures as low as {{convert|-10|Celsius|0}} during the winter period, and it was observed a drop-off in usage during extremely cold weather, when only essential journeys are made.<ref name=UKTrial2010>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2010/06/16/first-phase-results-of-uk-electric-vehicle-trial-complete-avera/|title=First phase results of UK electric vehicle trial complete, average of 23 miles a day|publisher=[[AutoblogGreen]]|date=2010-06-16|accessdate=2010-06-19}}</ref>
In December 2009 [[Mitsubishi]] began an electric vehicle trial in the [[U.K]] with a fleet of 25 i MiEVs. The i MiEV demonstration is part of the project Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Vehicle Demonstrators (CABLED), which is running in the [[English Midlands]] with a variety of vehicles including [[plug-in hybrid]]s and the [[Range-extended vehicle|extended range electric]] [[Jaguar XJ]].<ref name=UKTrial2010/> In March 2010, the company reported that after the first three-month period the trial fleet ran an average of {{convert|23|mi|0}} a day, have been parked 97% of the time, and most of the individual trips were under{{convert|5|mi|0}}. Another key finding in the test report is that the vehicles were driven in temperatures as low as {{convert|-10|Celsius|0}} during the winter period, and it was observed a drop-off in usage during extremely cold weather, when only essential journeys are made.<ref name=UKTrial2010>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2010/06/16/first-phase-results-of-uk-electric-vehicle-trial-complete-avera/|title=First phase results of UK electric vehicle trial complete, average of 23 miles a day|publisher=[[AutoblogGreen]]|date=2010-06-16|accessdate=2010-06-19}}</ref>


In March 2010, Mitsubishi announced that sales to the public in the U.K. will begin January 1, 2011, at a price of {{GBP|38,699}} (~{{USD|55,870}}),<ref name=CAR032010/><ref name="miev car">{{cite web | title = Mitsubishi lands iMiev with £38,000 price tag | publisher = Reuters|date=2010-03-23 | url = http://motoring.reuters.co.uk/reuters/vocmain.jsp?lnk=101&id=3847 | accessdate = }}</ref> but in August 2010 the company reduced the price to {{GBP|28,990}} (~{{USD|45,100}}).<ref name=What0810/> The market launch coincides with the date the {{GBP|5,000}} [[Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#United Kingdom|Plug-in Car Grant]] comes into effect.<ref name=CAR032010/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/green-motoring/7316351/5000-grant-to-buy-plug-in-electric-cars.html|title=£5,000 grant to buy plug-in electric cars|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|author=Paul Hudson |date=2010-02-28|accessdate=2010-04-23}}</ref>
In March 2010, Mitsubishi announced that the i MiEV would be sold at a price of {{GBP|38,699}} (~{{USD|55,870}}),<ref name=CAR032010>{{cite web|url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/Industry-News/Mitsubishi-i-MiEV-2011-electric-car-to-cost-39000/ |title=Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2011) electric car to cost £39,000 |date=2010-03-24 |publisher=CAR magazine |author=Tim Pollard |accessdate=2010-03-24 }}</ref><ref name="miev car">{{cite web | title = Mitsubishi lands iMiev with £38,000 price tag | publisher = Reuters|date=2010-03-23 | url =http://motoring.reuters.co.uk/reuters/vocmain.jsp?lnk=101&id=3847 | accessdate = }}</ref> but in August 2010 the company reduced the price to {{GBP|28,990}} (~{{USD|45,100}}).<ref name=What0810/> Sales to the public in the U.K. began on January 2011, which coincided with the date the {{GBP|5,000}} [[Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#United Kingdom|Plug-in Car Grant]] came into effect.<ref name=UKlaunch>{{cite web|url=http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/20110111/mitsubishi-announces-sales-centre-locations.htm|title=Mitsubishi announces EV sales centre locations|publisher=IBTimes UK|date=2011-01-11|accessdate=2011-01-12}}</ref><ref name=UKGrant/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/green-motoring/7316351/5000-grant-to-buy-plug-in-electric-cars.html|title=£5,000 grant to buy plug-in electric cars|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|author=Paul Hudson |date=2010-02-28|accessdate=2010-04-23}}</ref> Mitsubishi authorized 13 sales centres with two in London and the rest spread across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.<ref name=UKlaunch/>


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Mitsubishi i MiEV
A Mitsubishi i-MiEV in 2009.
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi
Also calledPeugeot iOn,
Citroën C-ZERO
Production2009–present
Body and chassis
ClassKei car
Body style5–door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine47 kW (63 hp) permanent-magnet motor[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width1,475 mm (58.1 in)–1,658 mm (65.3 in) (no side-mirrors)
Height1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Curb weight1,080 kg (2,380 lb)

The Mitsubishi i MiEV (MiEV is an acronym for Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle[2]) is a five-door hatchback electric car produced by Mitsubishi. According to the manufacturer, the i MiEV all-electric range is 100 miles (160 km) on the Japanese test cycle and 75 miles (121 km) on the US cycle.[3]

The i MiEV was launched for fleet customers in Japan in July 2009,[4] and on April 1, 2010 for the wider public. Retail sales began in the Japanese market at a price of ¥3,980,000 (~US$43,000). The electric car is eligible for government subsidies of ¥1,140,000, thus reducing the price to customers to ¥2,840,000 (~US$30,700).[2][5] Sales to the public in Hong Kong began in May 2010 at a price of HK$395,000 (~US$50,631).[6] Production had reached 5,000 units by the end of November 2010.[7]

Sales in Australia began in July 2010 via leasing.[8] Sales in the U.K. began in January 2011 at a price of £28,990 (~US$45,100) before the £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant that went into effect in January 2011.[9][10][11] Production of left hand drive European version began in October 2010.[7][12] U.S. sales are slated for November 2011 with a base price targeted below US$30,000, prior to the federal tax credit and other incentives available in California and other states.[13]

History

Development

Mitsubishi i MiEV electric motor.
EV Quick Charger (200V)

Based on the Mitsubishi i kei car, Mitsubishi used its MIEV technology that eschews the in-wheel motors in favour of a more conventional array of batteries, motor and inverter to replace the "rear midship" engine and fuel tank of the conventional car. MMC provided three power companies with vehicles in 2006 and 2007 in order to conduct joint research to evaluate how fast-charge infrastructure may be developed for EVs. Fleet testing by five power companies was conducted in 2007. The car had a range of 130 kilometres (80 mi) for the 16 kW·h lithium-ion pack and 160 kilometres (100 mi) for the 20 kW·h pack. Top speed was 130 kilometres per hour (80 mph).[14] Plans were announced in 2008 to sell the i MiEV in European markets as the Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-ZERO.[15]

Specifications

The production version of the 2009 i MiEV has a single permanent magnet synchronous motor mounted on the rear axle with a power output of 47 kW and torque output 180 N·m. The vehicle uses a single-speed reduction gear transmission and has a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack consists of 88 cells.[16]

The all-electric range is 100 miles (160 km) on the Japanese test cycle and 75 miles (121 km) on the US cycle.[3] The car's top speed is 130 kilometres per hour (80 mph).[17] Recharging is estimated to take 14 hours from a 110 volt power supply, 7 hours from a 220 volt power supply and as little as 30 minutes from a quick charging station.[5][18]

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) rated the i MiEV four out of five stars for crash safety, with a grading of 28.35 out of 37. This score takes into account the 10.95 out of 16 rating in the frontal offset crash test, and the score of 14.4 out of 16 received for the side impact test.[19]

Production

Full production of the i MiEV started in July 2009 and Mitsubishi expected initial sales volume to be small, to sell up to 1,400 vehicles by March 2010, but expected sales to rise to 5,000 vehicles in the following twelve months, once retail sales had started.[20]. Mitsubishi said it planned to target sales to corporate customers in Japan at first to allow local governments and businesses to set up recharging stations around the country. The company said initial sales are constrained by production capacity but expects production to ramp up quickly from 2,000 vehicles in 2009/10 to 30,000 vehicles within three years as it expands production of lithium-ion battery in its joint venture, Lithium Energy Japan,[21] with GS Yuasa Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation.[22] Production is projected to increase to 9,000 units in its fiscal year 2010/11, and 18,000 in the following twelve months.[20]

Production of the left-hand drive European-spec i-MiEV began in October 2010 and production of the North American-spec i-MiEV is scheduled for fiscal year 2011.[7] By the end of November 2010 production had reached 5,000 units at Mitsubitshi's Mizushima Plant.[7]

Trials and launches

Australia

Two i MiEVs in Sydney, Australia being leased by Better Place and Coulomb Technologies.

During early 2009 the i MiEV was exhibited in Australia at the Melbourne International Motor Show, and afterwards was toured throughout the country. Beginning in mid 2009, Mitsubishi conducted a twelve month field trial with potential electric vehicle customers, such as local, state and federal government bodies, and major fleet operators.[23]

Sales to the public were scheduled to begin in Australia by July 2010 under leasing agreement at a price of A$1,740 a month for 36 months, for a cumulative total of A$62,640 after which the car has to be returned to the dealer.[8][24] The initial shipment will include only 40 units,[23] but Mitsubishi Motors Australia reported that just before the launch it has received applications for more than 100 vehicles from private companies and government departments.[25]

The City of Sydney council received its i MiEV in September, 2010, as part of a six month trial, comparing energy consumption to gasoline, diesel and hybrid electric vehicles. The council has subsequently built 240 solar panels on Sydney Town Hall to charge up to 17 electric vehicles at a time.[26]

Canada

On October 21, 2010, Transport Canada and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) announced a partnership to test the Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Innovative Electric Vehicle) in Canada. Transport Canada’s ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles(eTV) program will test two i-MiEVs in government facilities, as well as in a variety of real-world conditions, to evaluate the vehicle’s road handling, performance and range. Test results will also help to assess the potential environmental benefits of electric vehicle technologies in Canada. [27]

On January 14, 2009, in Canada, Hydro-Quebec and Mitsubishi signed an agreement to test 50 i-MiEV, the largest pilot test of electric cars in Canada. This test will also allow a better understanding of winter usage of the technology. BC-Hydro and Mitsubishi had previously tested a three-vehicle fleet in British Columbia.[28]

Europe

The Citroën C-ZERO is the French version of the i MiEV.

The European version of the i MiEV was introduced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Specific features of the European version include a new design to the front and rear bumpers to meet EU regulations, re-arranged center stack in the instrument panel, improved interior comfort and both active and passive safety features have been improved with the addition of Active Stability Control (ASC), as well as side and curtain airbags, all included as standard equipment.[29] The European MiEV achieves an all-electric range of 150 kilometres (93 mi) under the European NEDC driving pattern.[30]

Mass production of the European i-MiEV began in October 2010 at Mitsubishi's Mizushima plant, along with production its siblings by PSA Peugeot Citroën, the Peugeot iOn and the Citroën C-ZERO.[30] Mitsubishi plans to launch the European i MiEV beginning in December 2010 in 14 countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and further expand the European roll out through 2011.[30] The price of the European version will vary by country but will be set to around €33,000 to €35,000 (US$41,900 to US$44,400). The carmaker is aiming for a final cost to the customer of under €30,000 (US$38,000) or equivalent after government incentives.[29]

United Kingdom

In December 2009 Mitsubishi began an electric vehicle trial in the U.K with a fleet of 25 i MiEVs. The i MiEV demonstration is part of the project Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Vehicle Demonstrators (CABLED), which is running in the English Midlands with a variety of vehicles including plug-in hybrids and the extended range electric Jaguar XJ.[31] In March 2010, the company reported that after the first three-month period the trial fleet ran an average of 23 miles (37 km) a day, have been parked 97% of the time, and most of the individual trips were under5 miles (8 km). Another key finding in the test report is that the vehicles were driven in temperatures as low as −10 °C (14 °F) during the winter period, and it was observed a drop-off in usage during extremely cold weather, when only essential journeys are made.[31]

In March 2010, Mitsubishi announced that the i MiEV would be sold at a price of £38,699 (~US$55,870),[32][33] but in August 2010 the company reduced the price to £28,990 (~US$45,100).[10] Sales to the public in the U.K. began on January 2011, which coincided with the date the £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant came into effect.[9][11][34] Mitsubishi authorized 13 sales centres with two in London and the rest spread across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.[9]

Hong Kong

On December 2009, the Hong Kong Government and other corporation began testing the i MiEV, totaling 30 vehicles tested until May 2010.[35] Sales to the public in Hong Kong began in May 2010 at a price of HK$395,000 (~US$50,631).[6]

Japan

Mitsubishi i MiEV recharging from an on-street charging station in Japan.

The i MiEV was launched in Japan in late July 2009, after Mitsubishi's more than 40 years in development of electric vehicles. Initial price was set at ¥4,590,000 (US$46,500). The Japanese government is offering subsidies of up to ¥1,390,000, and some local governments are also offering additional subsidies that could bring the price down to as low as ¥2,200,000.[18][36][37] Mitsubishi reduced the price of the vehicle by ¥619,000 (US$6,700) to just below ¥4,000,000 two days before it went for retail sales in Japan in April 2010 to compete with the Nissan Leaf. As of early 2010 there were 60 charging stations in Japan.[5][18]

On June 2010 Mitsubishi Motors announced that is aiming to cut the price of its electric vehicles to ¥2 million(US$21,890) by fiscal year 2012 to obtain price parity in the showrooms with hybrid electric vehicles. Mitsubishi is expecting that mass production of lithium ion batteries from its battery plant coming online in April 2012 will allow to reduced battery cost from its current ¥2.5 million to less than ¥1 million.[38]

On March 2010, the company said it had received about 2,000 advance orders in Japan for the vehicle.[5] Mitsubishi reported that it had sold about 3,000 units in Japan as of October 2010.[7]

New Zealand

Between January and March 2009 the i MiEV was brought to New Zealand as part of an electric vehicle trial, during which the i MiEV travelled the entire country, testing infrastructure and demonstrating the vehicle to the public.[39]

Mitsubishi i MiEV sales price by market
(without any government tax credits or grants)
Country Sales
price		 Equivalent
US$(1)		 Launched/
scheduled
 Japan[5] ¥4.0 million US$43,900 Apr 2010
 Hong Kong[6] HK$395,000 US$50,700 May 2010
 Australia[24] A$62,240(2) US$54,500 Jul 2010
 United Kingdom[10] £28,990 US$45,100 Jan 2011
 United States[40] ~US$30,000 US$30,000 Nov 2011
Notes (1): Exchange rates as of June 19, 2010.
(2) The i MiEV is available for leasing only, at a price ofA$1,740/month
during 36 months totaling A$62,240 as indicated in the source.

United States

Sales of the i MiEV in the U.S. are scheduled for 2011 with a base price targeted around US$30,000, prior to the federal tax credit and other incentives available in California and other states.[13][41] The American version of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV was unveiled at the November 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.[41] During the LA show several sources reported that Mitsubishi decided to drop the "MiEV" from the name and the US version will be named simply as "i electric vehicle".[42][43]

The U.S. version is bigger and includes more features than the Japanese and European versions in order to meet crash standards and the preferences of the U.S. consumers. The American i MiEV is 11 inches (280 mm) longer than the Japanese version, 4.3 inches (110 mm) wider, and slightly taller. It also has an upgraded interior and feature more accessories, including advanced airbags and a tire-pressure monitoring system.[40][44][45]

The roll-out of the i MiEV is scheduled to start in California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii in November 2011, expanding into the Northeast in March 2012, and nationwide availability by the end of 2012.[40] On November 2010 Mitsubishi announced partnerships with Eaton and Best Buy for sales and home installation of recharging units.[41]

Future

A new battery manufacturing plant is scheduled to go online in April 2012, which Mitsubishi expects will bring the price down 30% to ¥2.0 million (~US$22,000).[46]

Awards

  • "2009 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Car Technology of the Year" award in October 2009.[47]
  • "Japanese Car of the Year Most Advanced Technology" awarded during the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009.[48]
  • "Ecobest 2009" by AUTOBEST in January 2010.[49]
  • "Environment Special Grand Prize" awarded during the 25th International Automobile Festival, Paris, France on February 2010.[50]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b Yuri Kageyama (2010-04-01). "Japanese Start Buying Affordable Electric Cars". ABC News. Associated Press. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
  3. ^ a b Brad Berman (2010-03-09). "Mitsubishi i-MiEV Review & Outlook". PluginCars.com. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
  4. ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Begins Production of i-MiEV; Targeting 1,400 Units in Fiscal 2009". Green Car Congress. 2009-06-05. Retrieved 2010-04-04.
  5. ^ a b c d e Chang-Ran Kim (2010-03-30). "Mitsubishi Motors lowers price of electric i-MiEV". Reuters. Retrieved 2010-04-25.
  6. ^ a b c "Mitsubishi Begins Sales of i-MiEV to Individuals in Hong Kong; First Individual Sales Outside of Japan". Green Car Congress. 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Mitsubishi Motors has produced 5,000 i-MiEVs to date". Green Car Congress. 2010-11-24. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
  8. ^ a b "Mitsubishi Motors to Begin Shipping i-MiEV to Australia in July; 2nd Market Outside Japan". Green Car Congress. 2010-06-02. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
  9. ^ a b c "Mitsubishi announces EV sales centre locations". IBTimes UK. 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
  10. ^ a b c "Mitsubishi i-Miev price drops by £10k". What Car?. 2010-08-19. Retrieved 2010-08-22.
  11. ^ a b Adam Vaughan (2011-01-01). "UK government launches £5,000 electric car grant scheme". The Guardian. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
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  13. ^ a b "Mitsubishi Targets i-MiEV Starting Price Below $30,000". WardsAuto. 2010-04-01. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
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