Mitsubishi i-MiEV
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV was the second « general public » electric car to appear on our market. Only offered as a 5-door hatchback, the little i-MiEV is a four-seat, rear-wheel-drive city car powered by a 66 hp electric motor mounted at the rear. The i-MiEV is a full-electric car, with no auxiliary internal combustion engine. Its 16 kWh battery recharges in 7 hours on 240 volts, while the maximum range under ideal conditions is 155 km.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 74% |
|---|---|
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Winter driving | N/A |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
What's new in 2013
No major change
Pros
- Excellent visibility from all angles
- Very good spaciousness for its size
- Fun to drive in the city
- The most pragmatic electric car
- And the least expensive
Cons
- Annoying zigzag gear shifter
- Light steering and not very tactile
- Fuel gauge difficult to read
- Very sensitive to side winds
- Not really a touring car