The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is America’s most affordable, zero-emissions, electric-powered vehicle and continues to offer distinctive styling, impressive EPA-rated “fuel” economy and a space-efficient interior.
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV © Mitsubishi Group
Standard features on every i-MiEV include alloy wheels, CHAdeMO quick charge port, heated side view mirrors and a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV © Mitsubishi Group
Key Specifications and Stats
2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV © Mitsubishi Group
| Electric motor output/torque: | 66 bhp (49kW)/145-lb.-ft. |
|---|---|
| Transmission: | Single-speed automatic |
| Main drive lithium-ion battery capacity: | 16 kWh |
| Fuel economy: | 121 city/102 highway/112 combined MPGe |
| EPA-rated drive range: | 59 miles |
| Wheelbase: | 100.4 in. |
| Length | 144.7 in. |
| Height | 63.6 in. |
| Width | 62.4 in. |
| Seating: | 4 |
Exterior Features
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- Alloy wheels
- Front fog lights
- Rear LED combination tail lights
- Daytime running lights
- Black-out door sash trim
- Heated side view mirrors
- Colors: Labrador Black, Cool Silver and Diamond White
Interior Features
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- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Passenger-side vanity mirror with lid
- 6 speaker 100-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3/WMA
- Driver and front passenger heated seats
- Electric compressor cabin heating
- Electric manual air conditioning with micron filter
- Power windows, side view mirrors and door locks
- 50/50-split fold-down and recline rear seats
- Remote keyless entry
Technology Features
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- 8A/12A switchable Level 1 charging cable
- CHAdeMO DC quick charge port
- Battery warming system
- MiEV remote system (pre-activated air conditioning, heater and timer battery charging)
- Approaching Vehicle Audio System (AVAS) for alerting pedestrians
- Charging Times:
– 22 hours for 8amp
– 14 hours for 12 amp
– 7 hours with 240V/15A Level 2 charging system
– Less than 30 minutes to 80% full with CHAdeMO Level 3 DC Quick Charger - Driving Modes:
– “D” – allows maximum performance as it generates 100% torque in direct response to accelerator input
– “ECO” – helps maximize energy usage (“fuel economy”) by slightly reducing overall power output to reduce the rate of battery consumption
– “B” – increases regenerative brake biasing to augment energy recycling (with 100% of power production available)
Safety Features
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- Advanced air bag system with dual-stage supplemental air bags
- Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
- Roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant protection
- Antilock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and brake override system
- Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL)
- High voltage cut-off system
- Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
i-MiEV Options/Accessories
- LED Interior Illumination package
- Rear Park Assist Sensor
- Cargo Package
- USB adaptor for iPod
- Body side moldings
- Side wind deflectors
- Wheel locks
- Cargo tray
Warranty
- 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain limited warranty
- 8 year/100,000 mile main drive lithium-ion battery limited warranty
- 3 year/36,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty
Technical and Mechanical Features
| Feature Description | ES |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Type | AC synchronous permanent magnetic motor |
| Engine Code | Y4F1 |
| Cooling System | Water-cooled |
| Horsepower BHP @ RPM (kW) | 66 hp (49Kw) @ 3000~6000 |
| Torque lb-ft. @ RPM (Nm) | 145 lb-ft (196 Nm) @ 0~300 |
| Max RPM | 9900 |
| Emissions | Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) |
| Engine Oil Type | - |
| Recommended Fuel Type | AC electricity |
| Radiator Core size | 370mm x99mm x16mm |
| Auxiliary Battery | |
| Battery type | 34B19L(S) |
| DC Converter Output | 80A |
| Main Drive Battery | |
| Main Drive Battery chemistry | Lithium-ion |
| Energy (kWh) | 16 |
| Voltage (V) | 330 |
| Cooling system | Forced air ventilation |
| Charging time: 120V / 12A-8A (switchable charger) | 14 hours (12A) - 22 hours (8A) |
| Charging time: 240V / 15A (requires EVSE) | 6 hours |
| DC quick-charge port (CHAdeMO protocol) | Standard |
| Battery heater for cold weather charging | Standard |
| Transmission | |
| Single speed, Fixed reduction gear | STD |
| Final Gear Ratio | 7.065:1 |
| Suspension | |
| Front | MacPherson strut with 21mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear | 3-link de Dion type |
| Steering | |
| Type | Rack-and pinion EPS |
| Overall Ratio | 16.06 |
| Turns, lock to lock | 3.49 |
| Turning circle (curb to curb) | 30.8 ft. |
| Brakes/ Tires/ Wheels | |
| Front | Ventilated disc, 10.1 in |
| Rear | Drum, 8.0 in |
| ABS | 4 sensor, 4 channel with EBD |
| Swept Area - front (sq in) | 159 |
| Swept Area - rear (sq in) | 59 |
| Total Swept Area (sq in) | 218 |
| Wheels | 15 in. Aluminum-Alloy |
| Tires (Front) | 145/65 R15 |
| Tires (Rear) | 175/60 R15 |
| Tire Brand | Dunlop Enasave 01A/S (all-season) |
| Spare Tire | None (Tire Repair Kit) |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
| Overall length | 144.7 in |
| Overall width | 62.4 in |
| Overall height | 63.6 in |
| Track, front | 55.9 in |
| Track, rear | 54.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Head Room | |
| Front | 35.6 in |
| Rear | 34.3 in |
| Leg room | |
| Front | 33.8 in |
| Rear | 30.0 in |
| Shoulder room | |
| Front | 54.8 in |
| Rear | 54.8 in |
| Hip room | |
| Front | 49.4 in |
| Rear | 47.8 in |
| SAE volume | |
| Passenger volume (cu ft) | 84.7 cu. ft |
| Cargo volume (cu ft) | 13.2 cu. ft |
| Cargo volume (cu ft) with rear seats down | 50.4 cu. ft. |
| Interior volume (cu ft) | 97.9 cu. ft. |
| Capacities | |
| Passenger Seating | 4 |
| Weights | |
| Curb Weight | 2,579 lbs |
| GVWR | 3,329 lbs |
| Weight distribution | 45 / 55 % |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City (MPGe) | 126 |
| Highway (MPGe) | 99 |
| Combined (MPGe) | 112 |
| Range Combined (EPA 5-cycle - official) | 62 Miles |
| Range City (EPA LA4 cycle) | 98 Miles |
| Warranties | |
| Basic | 3-year / 36,000 miles |
| Limited Powertrain | 5-year / 60,000 miles |
| Battery | 8-year / 100,000 miles |
| Anti-corrosion | 7-year / 100,000 miles |
Standard Features and Options
| Feature Description | ES |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Features | |
| Engine | |
| 100% Electric, No Gas required, Zero Tailpipe Emission Vehicle | STD |
| Transmission/Drive System | |
| Single speed, fixed reduction gear transmission | STD |
| Rear-Wheel Drive | STD |
| Steering | |
| Electric Power Steering | STD |
| Electrical | |
| 120V portable 8 /12 amp switchable charging cable | STD |
| On-board battery charging system with Level 1 120V and Level 2 240V charge port | STD |
| Level 3 DC quick charge port | STD |
| iMiEV remote system (pre-activated air conditioning & timer charging) | STD |
| iMIEV Shift Selector (Drive, Eco, Brake) Modes | STD |
| Regenerative braking system | STD |
| Battery warming system | STD |
| Charge Port Lamp | STD |
| Center Instrument Display | STD |
| Exterior Features | |
| Auto on/off headlight control | STD |
| Halogen projection headlights | STD |
| Halogen fog lights with DRL function | STD |
| Body-color outer door handles | STD |
| Body-color power sideview mirrors | STD |
| Side fender running lights | STD |
| Front and rear intermittent wipers | STD |
| Electric rear window defroster with timer | STD |
| Rear LED combination tail lights | STD |
| Roof-mounted radio antenna | STD |
| Heated outer mirrors | STD |
| Black door sashes | STD |
| 15" Aluminum alloy wheels | STD |
| Interior Features | |
| 4-passenger seating capacity | STD |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | STD |
| 4-way manual adjustable front-passenger's seat | STD |
| Heated front seats | STD |
| 50/50 split fold-down and recline rear seats | STD |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob | STD |
| Matte black audio and shift panels | STD |
| Silver interior accents | STD |
| Front and rear seat adjustable headrests | STD |
| Carpeted floor mats | STD |
| Convenience Features | |
| Electric Air Conditioning with pollen filter | STD |
| Electric cabin heater | STD |
| 100-watt, AM/FM/CD /MP3-compatible audio system with 6 speakers | STD |
| Driver and front passenger visor vanity mirrors | STD |
| Power windows with driver one-touch auto-down feature | STD |
| Height-adjustable front shoulder-belt anchors | STD |
| Remote keyless entry with panic feature | STD |
| 12-volt power outlet | STD |
| Front map lights | STD |
| Rear dome light | STD |
| Retractable assist grips (x4) | STD |
| Front Cup Holders | STD |
| Front-door storage pockets | STD |
| Safety & Security | |
| Advanced dual-stage front air bags | STD |
| Front seat-mounted side airbags | STD |
| Side curtain airbags | STD |
| Active Stability Control with Traction Control Logic | STD |
| 3-point seat belts for all seating positions | STD |
| Front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters | STD |
| LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for children) | STD |
| RISE Chassis construction with front and rear crumple zones | STD |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | STD |
| High voltage cut-off system | STD |
| Acoustic Vehicle Alert System | STD |
| Vehicle Immobilizer System | STD |
| Vehicle Security System | STD |
| Low battery warning indicator | STD |
| Option Packages | |
| NAVIGATION PACKAGE | |
| MMCS Navigation system with 7" high definition touch panel, voice command, 3D mapping, point-of-interest information, real-time traffic, and Mapcare® includes 2 annual map updates (replaces std. audio system head unit) | OPT |
| FUSE Hands-free Link System® with Bluetooth® technology, USB port, and steering wheel controls (audio and Bluetooth®) | |
| Rearview camera system | |
| LED Illumination Package | ACC |
| Floor Illumination (Blue) | |
| Map Light | |
| Room Light | |
| Cargo Package | ACC |
| Cargo Net | |
| Cargo Mat, Reversible | |
| Accessory Options (PIO) | |
| Rear park assist sensors | ACC |
| Side window wind deflectors | ACC |
| USB Adaptor Kit for i-Pod | ACC |
| Wheels locks | ACC |
| Foldable cargo tray | ACC |
| Body side molding | ACC |
Pricing
| Description | (Eng./Tran) | Suggested Retail Price*** | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| i-MiEV ES | 49kW AC Synchronous Motor / AT | $22,995.00 | 330V, 16 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Factory Option | Option Availability | ||
| ES | |||
| Navigation Package MMCS Navigation System with 2 Annual Mapcare® Updates, FUSE Handsfree Link System® with USB Port, Steering Wheel Audio and Handsfree Switches, Rearview Camera System | $2,000.00 | OPT |
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