Mitsubishi Minicab MiEV 16kWh

[@metricstormtrooper]

I have one of these and you are the first person to give anywhere NEAR an accurate range assessment, Cheers and thanks, By the way, I would buy another one straight away, its Fantastic, its been the most fun and cheapest 14 months of motoring Ive ever had. In the first 12 months I covered 8,000klm at a cost of get this $330 in electricity.

[@blueskiesnz]

Ive had mine for 16mths now, 22k later and still going well. Been through one replacement front windscreen (10 days to arrive) and side mirror, two week arrival. Parts seem reasonably priced and fast to arrive. Ive always charged to 100% overnight. Range as displayed on the GOM, a max of 132km in summer, 95km in winter.

[@DarrylTalks]

Sounds like you likely drive about half the battery range each day.

[@JustAnotherHo]

watching this made my day.

[@theunknownunknowns256]

You might need wind fluff thingy for sound. Plenty on evasive critters on Kapiti coast to get fluff from.

[@gregcoates9763]

I'm cancelling my Model 3 order! 😁

[@DarrylTalks]

I know right? I should just buy the van, quit my job and go for a forever camping trip, the van is way better than a tiny house. 😂

[@kieron82]

@@DarrylTalks what interior space is in the back (length and width behind the front seats)? Could one fit a mattress in the back and lie down comfortably? many thanks

[@metricstormtrooper]

@@kieron82 HI Ive got one of these and a mattress like a futon would fit, and if you put the drivers seat forward it would be plenty long enough for someone 6 foot like me, The passenger seat can't be moved so that side would be a little shorter, I think its around 1940mm ish.

[@jarthurs]

I've just made enquiries about importing one of these to the UK and at £10k they work out quite pricey, but I'd love to have one of these to putter around in.

[@anonanon9385]

What I like over this fuel efficient Ev then the hybrid prius is the van options especially the fold down rear seat. When i need to transport items but more then that no one would suspect this mini van as a stealth campervan if needed.

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

Great review, I have been looking at these as a city run about. The fuel costs saved compared to my outback would mean I could pay one of these off in 4 years. I only need to balance up safety and range. Can t imagine this tin can had any impressive crash ratings :) but for low speed city delivering this would be ace.

[@metricstormtrooper]

Hi this little tin box has a 4 star rating in japan, I have one and feel much safer than in our Honda Crx, and its far better than a Great Wall utility.

[@runningwithscissors7715]

power output of 47 kW and torque output 180 N⋅m.

[@electro48jp]

Nice one car, I have the same. I'm happy, cheap, large car. Try to charge 80%, it help save battery condition for a long time.

[@WCephei77HD]

How do you only charge to 80%? Is there a setting you select to only charge that much?

[@mambugsay]

How much did you buy the unit?

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Review Darryl, thanks for sharing

[@DarrylTalks]

My pleasure! It was a fun little van to get around in.

[@runningwithscissors7715]

yes the space is for the rear seat on the passenger version

[@runningwithscissors7715]

i love these things...sadly range is a factor...is it possible to have a second battery pack in the back?,here in australia the cheapest one goes for $15,000

[@drewederle6112]

Where can you buy in Australia?

[@runningwithscissors7715]

@@drewederle6112 they come up sometimes on carsales in queensland

[@jasperostia1018]

I have one of these minicab here in the philippines..but i am sad because theres no parts available now here in philippines..if you dont mind, i would like to ask you a favor or help if where i can find the parts specially now my brake master repair kit was damage and need to replacement a new one..

[@mambugsay]

Hi Jasper, where did you buy it and for how much? Is it the 16 Kw version?

[@strayadude9053]

How is it a few years on? Did you have any adventures with maintenance etc? and how does it go on a highway? Appreciate your efforts mate!

[@kk530i]

Looks like it was originally from a post car , so only two seats. Very good video！

[@DarrylTalks]

Thanks, yes, it is Japan Post red.

[@carllubrin8518]

I feel like buying one of this cause petrol prices are going up and is crazy atm would love to do a camper van build on this

[@DarrylTalks]

It's a fun little van, but it is pretty short, I can't lie down in the back.

[@carllubrin8518]

@@DarrylTalks I wounded how the run time. Is before it stops running ?

[@DarrylTalks]

@@carllubrin8518 It is literally a Japan Post delivery van used for local mail delivery and pickups. It has a 100km driving range at about 80km/h. I drove it a 100km round trip and used half the battery in each direction. It has a very reasonable charge state gauge.

[@carllubrin8518]

@@DarrylTalks nice thanks for the heads up

[@carllubrin8518]

@@DarrylTalks I’m wondering if any body put solar to charger them battery units like they do in camping

[@dadautube]

good review ... wonder if its safety ratings are also good?

[@DarrylTalks]

Actually, it's way better than I thought it would be. Four stars over all, four stars for driver, one star for other road users. Data from rightcar.govt.nz

[@metricstormtrooper]

@8.23 The brake fluid is under there.

[@МобильныйФрукт]

nice color!

[@gregcoates9763]

Mitzubishi, Nissan, Hino, All make semi trucks or large trucks. Seems like Tesla is coming for them big time next year. I guess vans are a category not with a Tesla target on it.

[@jaidanielparker]

I want one!!!!!!!! This would take care of over 90% of the driving I do. Just around town, rarely going over 80 km/h

[@RaJPY]

How much does it cost ? Import to New Zealand fee isnt expenisve ?

[@DarrylTalks]

Shipping any car to New Zealand from Japan is a very low cost. Only NZ$1200- 2500. We don't have any car import fees or taxes, other than a safety compliance and emissions check. We don't special fees or taxes for the import of any normal consumer products, clothing, food, car, toy, shoes, furniture, anything from most countries. There are special taxes on fuel, alcohol, tobacco , weapons, medicines, these, are all controlled. New Zealand is a free trade economy mostly. There is a 15% sales tax on everything, all goods and services you buy at normal shops. So cars have a 15% sales tax, no luxury car tax. Since July 2021, electric cars have a rebate about NZ$8000, at first sale in New Zealand, for new and used cars. So the little van could be brought to New Zealand and be sold for less in NZ than paid in Japan. Used Mitsubishi and Nissan EVs are very cheap in New Zealand and the DC charging network, is over 90% of highways, less than 75km apart.

[@runningwithscissors7715]

how tall are you?...seems it has good head room

[@DarrylTalks]

Yes, I am just on six foot tall. Yes, it’s an ok size for the time needed for a 50km drive.

[@gigamax1978]

How many km can you run on winter and summer with air conditioner on?

[@DarrylTalks]

Perhaps about 80km, but I live in a stable environment, it’s almost never freezing or hot here.

[@Michael-lg4wz]

Id like an electric L300, much more cargo room

[@DarrylTalks]

For sure, there are some better options than the post office red van now. LDV eDeliver van and 40kWh version of E NV 200 Nissan van.

[@jimmyholmgren1011]

worst car I ever drove horrible driving experiens only good thing is the price they don't cost much to buy secondhand her in japan the are dirt cheap but the drive like a toy car zero handling comfort and safety noisy and vibrates if you have monny to buy a proper car buy a proper car this is a toy

[@DarrylTalks]

It’s literally a Japan post mail delivery van.