MITSUBISHI
i-MiEV ELECTRIC CAR
i-MiEV: A part of Mitsubishi EV history
On World Environment Day 2009, Mitsubishi Motors unveiled the i‑MiEV (pronounced: 'EYE‑meev'), a compact all-electric car that paved the way for the automotive industry's seismic shift towards mass-produced electric vehicles (EV).
40 Years of Electric Know-How
The i-MiEV. A Small Car With Big Advantages
The i-MiEV has maintained a high profile not only for its environmentally-friendly credentials but also through its visibility in government use in many countries, as well as in taxi and rent-a-car fleets. In addition, the i-MiEV electric car has proven an important vehicle at times of disaster, when gasoline shortages hamper the use of cars with internal combustion engines.
An Advanced Operating System That Thinks Green
The result of five decades of research, Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle (MiEV) technology was an integrated management system that constantly monitored and optimized the flow of energy throughout the car. MiEV technology created smooth and constant acceleration, distributed incoming energy from the regenerative brakes, and continually regulated the output from the i-MiEV's battery.
A Long Driving Range and a Spacious Cabin
The 16-kilowatt battery and compact, rear-mounted electric motor ensured that the i-MiEV's driving range reached up to 62 miles (EPA official range) and offered excellent performance. The electric vehicle's compact dimensions were perfect for city driving, but intelligent interior also resulted in a cabin with space for up to four people.
The introduction of the i-MiEV as Mitsubishi's first electric car also brought several innovative EV features to the market, including the use of advanced lithium ion battery packs and charging through
CHAdeMO
and Type1 connections.
The Future of Mitsubishi Electric Vehicles
Crucially, the i-MiEV also accelerated Mitsubishi Motors' research and development into EV powertrains, which led directly to the launch of the Outlander PHEV, an SUV with an innovative hybrid powertrain that combines both electric motors and a gasoline engine.
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² Trade name of a quick charging method for battery electric vehicles delivering up to 62.5 kW by 500 V, 125 A direct current via a special electrical connector.