Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2009-2018 used car review

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a tiny, city-friendly electric car.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3 out of 5 Drive , 3.5 out of 5 Value , 5 out of 5 Interior , 4 out of 5

Overall score , 3.9 out of 5

The good
  • Small size makes it handy in the city and when parking
  • Surprising room for a tiny car
  • No need to buy petrol and charging is cheap
The not-so-good
  • Pitches on the road, and is affected by side winds
  • Limited range without needing to charge
  • Dealer services are expensive

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Japanese models

New Zealand Model

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2011 Mitsubishi i-Miev Basegrade

Price

$9,000 to $17,000

Engine

Electric motor with 16kWh battery, 49kW/180Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Automatic, rear-wheel drive

Servicing

Twelve months or 15,000km

Safety rating

Four-star ANCAP rating (NZ model only)

Spare wheel

Repair and inflation kit

Fuel economy

Real world range of 100km

Fuel type

Electricity

Length

3395mm

Width

1475mm

Height

1600mm

Turning circle

9m

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Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
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