The i-MiEV is the forgotten Mitsubishi EV you should look at again

[@freduah4253]

Canada sold less than 700 of them accross the country and I owned one. I'm very happy with it, very good city and short distance car. 🙂

[@handofgodmaradona]

I have one since 2014 . No problems 60k miles and literally paid for itself I paid 9k for it with 800 miles

[@CarMad97ci]

Whats the range now? Hows the battery capacity? I'm looking at buying one second hand

[@csababalazskiss6777]

I have one as well. Range is (maximum) 80-90 at summer. At winter it can be reduced by 30%. Please note that this is the maximum range (my car has). But usually I'm not happy going under 15 km. Range is really depends on your "driving style"/speed, outside temperature, and using/not using heating.

[@fpenny1]

I have a 2017 i-MiEV ( 6 were sold in us ) The range is short but I stay in town. Great car.

[@04dram04]

You better not sell it. It's rarity alone will make it super valuable in the future.

[@saysbadman]

I think it sure beats a scooter or motorcycle in the rain! I dig them as long as you keep your expectations in check.

[@gregnixon1296]

I saw one at Walmart last week. It was parked with the shopping carts.

[@samusaran7317]

Best car around the city!

[@jashton8710]

A local Mitsu dealership had one on sale for $23,000 cdn, about 5 years ago. I was seriously interested until I discovered the range. Factoring in our winter, I figured this wouldn't have much range at all during the cold months. As it turned out, that dealer couldn't give this car away, which is a real shame, because at this price point, if it had a higher capacity battery I would have purchased it. I hope Mitsu brings this back as it is the perfect EV for those of us seeking a cheap commuter.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@Prodigious1One]

I owned this car for three years and eight months. I had problems with it, but it was fun to drive and quirky.

[@AlexAutomotiveCarReviews]

Oh it seems like it would have been an interesting daily to say the least.

[@abbyo8401]

I love these little guys

[@nicomotor]

I should have added this to my "what is the coolest weird car?" poll I posted

[@AlexAutomotiveCarReviews]

Still not to late to make a new one... :)

[@TeslaIvan]

I remember looking at this car when it came out 10 years ago and wondering why anyone would buy such a range-limited vehicle... I guess they didn't 😂

[@hughmacgregor5435]

Mitsubish launched the i-MiEV - the first mass-produced electric vehicle in the world in 2009. It was well before the Nissan Leaf. The battery management system on the i-MiEV is way better than the Leaf. That's why the Leaf of the same age battery is degraded and rubbish now. Plus the Leaf weights over 700 kgs more than the i-MiEV. EVs today are getting up to 3x heavier than an i-MiEV. How much energy do you need to push that around? And how much battery weight and cost? The i-MiEV weighs 1030kgs. So put the same kw battery in the i-MiEV and your range is more than 50% more than a Leaf. Loads more than the heavy EVs of today. The only one to come a bit close is the BMW i3. It is physics guys. Bigger the mass the greater energy you need to push it. Plus when the i-MiEV was made more than 75% of the cost was the battery. It still would be today if it wasn't for all the expensive gadgets in new EVs you don't need just waiting to breakdown and be a pain to own. The i-MiEV is simple hense it's reliability even over a decade on. And because batteries are still so very expensive you can fit a 30kw battery into an i-MiEV, today a small battery and therefore cheaper, the range is more than double than what it was when new. This is the best city car you can buy today albeit used. Simple and reliable. EVs are by far the best city car. What do you need in a city car? Compact easy to park fit anywhere even between bollards. Light, good physics for moving a mass. They are still cute comfortable and don't look too much out of date. And are unique. Your not just one of the crowd in an i-MiEV. They are brilliant little machines.

[@alcinocruzpereira6880]

not! in europe you have the same, the same frame, motor, battery etc in the peugeot ion, the citroen c zero! they're clones! when you drive one it's mesmerizing ride! i fell in love with mine! 100k is not much, but i ride 60 every day! and at current values it's 4times cheaper than my diesel! ou my gas motorcylce!

[@briankuhn7396]

@@aDistantLight 😂 I laughed at that much more than I should have!

[@justindawson5930]

@@hughmacgregor5435the problem is, Nissan didn’t make very many of them. It seems like they don’t really believe in EVs.

[@oscarcabriza274]

​@@hughmacgregor5435Could you give me more details regarding installing a 30Kw/h battery. If you have technical details I would appreciate it.

[@hughmacgregor5435]

WRONG. Mitsubish launched the i-MiEV - the first mass-produced electric vehicle in the world in 2009 not 2012. It was well before the Leaf you are banging in about. The battery management system on the i-MiEV is way better than the Leaf that's why the Leaf of the same age battery is rubbish now. Plus the Leaf weights over 700 kgs more than the i-MiEV. So put the same kw battery in the i-MiEV and your range is 50% more. It is physics guys. Bigger the mass the greater energy you need to push it. Plus when the i-MiEV was made more than 75% of the cost was the battery. It still would be that if it wasn't for all the gadgets in new EVs. The i-MiEV is simple hense it's reliability even over a decade on. And because batteries are still so expensive you can put in a 30kw battery into an i-MiEV, today a small battery and therefor cheaper the range is more than double than what it was when new. This is the best city car you can buy today albeit used. Simple and reliable. EVs are by far the best city car. What do you need in a city car? Compact easy to park. Light good physics for moving a mass. They are still cute and don't look too much out of date. And are unique. There brilliant.

[@richardcorona9652]

Is it Salvage or why is the drivers side door upper part diff color than the passenger side

[@t8polestarcyan22]

There's one thing I do agree with is that we should look at the long forgotten i-MIEV again! Anyway Mitsi is having another go with their new EK X EV with Nissan's help with rebadged version Sakura.

[@vtcanada2000]

Great review!

[@youngypaul]

Didn't even show us the car driving?

[@MrVValdi]

But it shall have fast charge port on the other side of vehicle. Or the US version haven't?

[@maxk1763]

Nice man, I’m AirMax K from DriveTribe

[@AlexAutomotiveCarReviews]

Hey hey!

[@tedwalker1370]

What do the 6 dots stand for? You talked about them but did not say what they were about.

[@deepaktomar2405]

I live in Dubai and only need to drive about 30 miles a day max, I won't mind buying this. But not for more that 3000. I'll pay for the shipping.

[@Sshtb0x_cars]

I've seen one in AZ a few years ago. Wonder what happened to it.

[@YuShawStang]

I would like to see you test driving. It will be informative as Dung DeMuro

[@schalitz1]

I would seriously consider buying one, if I was moving to say Hawaii or an Island in Alaska. Its a great little car if you don't need to travel far, like on an island, but I just doesn't realistically make sense anywhere else due to the range. Also I think they came out with it today charged 15k and advertised it more as "an enclosed scooter," rather than a car it would do far better.

[@bluetextonwhitebg]

that interior and lack of modern features is absolutely horrid. wtf was mitsubishi thinking?

[@TheNone724]

probably to cut prices and now you can get these for about 5000 dollars/euros. My first car only had abs and basic stereo so for commuting you don't need many features

[@BB-ux9px]

this is same as TATA Nano but I like that.

[@yoyodude080]

I'm appalled this cost over 30k 10 years ago

[@AlexAutomotiveCarReviews]

Scary isn’t it

[@husseinasrasalah7348]

The best review ever

[@justindawson5930]

I saw one of these on the street ONCE here in California. For comparison, I see Tesla cars driving around every day

[@cheesedoodle4236]

After 12 years of ownership I will say. " it is a cheap, easy, fast little ugly thing that gets me to A-B. Easy parker and mingle to drive. I get everything and anything in this. Comfortable and no cracking noice from anything. Yes it isnt fancy, but look at the price. The woorrsstt nightmare is winter but after all that I would say 7/10. "Cheap" maintenance also

[@Brad_Jenkins]

Is it still for sale?

[@AlexAutomotiveCarReviews]

I don’t believe so.

[@RockyFoxxowo]

2:03 *laughs in wheego

[@Danse_Macabre_125]

i-MyEeeVee

[@AlexAutomotiveCarReviews]

Exactly! I love that Mitsubishi made the effort to make the name work that way.

[@Danse_Macabre_125]

@@AlexAutomotiveCarReviews shame they didn't highlight that and as a result everyone calls it the i-Meev or I'mEve

[@AlexAutomotiveCarReviews]

@@Danse_Macabre_125 Absolutely. Though I suspect not too many people know what that car is in the first place…

[@Danse_Macabre_125]

@@AlexAutomotiveCarReviews Probably because they're so rare. I saw one a month ago but it was just the i (i-MiEV predecessor with a 657cc gas engine) , not the i-MiEV

[@samusaran7317]

@@Danse_Macabre_125 I wonder the fuel economy of an "I" is. Ive heard it can be rather poor sometimes.

[@toyotaprius79]

Treat it well

[@henrischaller4858]

Is this Doug demuro son? Haha

[@robertlovesgothgirlz]

Looks more interesting than a Tesla. The new features, automation, and price of modern electric cars lose my interest very quickly

[@percangle9891]

Doug Demuro would be proud

[@orginyigam732]

It looks like a tata nano with a lower roof.

[@ImYourDeath]

Yes

[@TheRighteous-TV]

Looks like Tata Nano

[@Jgbrown1983]

Very Doug-like

[@DriftTrainis2awesome]

✅

[@sharonmoore1049]

Young doug

[@pmireur04]

Exactly what I thought!

[@MiguelRodriguez-nt5eq]

It looks like a golf cart..

[@ЮрийМакаров-ю2э]

Я куплю такой !

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@ЮрийМакаров-ю2э]

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