2017 Mitsubishi I-MiEV Electric

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$22,995
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

More affordable than all its rivals

Least powerful car in its class

It remains unchanged from the previous year's model.

Compact size helps with maneuvering easily in traffic

Driving range is dismal when compared to the rivals

The ride quality can be choppy on rough pavement

Specs & Features

$22,995

price

66 hp @ 3000 rpm

horsepower

145 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric RWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the subcompact hatchback segment, the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $22,995.

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV offers just a single trim level. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Fiat 500e and the Nissan Leaf. The indirect competitor from the compact hatchback segment includes the Volkswagen e-Golf. There aren't any powertrain options to explore here. The i-MiEV is equipped with a single motor setup and a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery with a rated power output of 66 horsepower. Through this setup, the i-MiEV gets a range of 59 miles. In a straight line, the i-MiEV clocks a 0-60 of 14.7 seconds. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 3 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is for those who want a secondary vehicle for city commutes. Offered in just one trim level, it comes with features such as heated side mirrors, air-conditioning, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a six-speaker sound system, and a few more. Additionally, opting for the navigation package includes a 7-inch touchscreen, navigation, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a rearview camera, a USB port, and steering-wheel audio controls.

Trims

    ES
    $22,995 onwards
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Manual front air conditioning

Compare to similar cars

Price

$22,995

Engine

electric

Rating

6.58

Horsepower

66 hp @ 3000 rpm

Torque

145 lb.-ft.

Capacity

4

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electric

8.48

200 hp

266 lb.-ft.

5

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$31,800

electric

6.82

111 hp

147 lb.-ft.

4

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$29,500- $32,500

electric

6.69

118 hp

215 lb.-ft.

5

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$30,680- $36,790

electric

7.19

107 hp

187 lb.-ft.

5

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electric

6.99

134 hp

214 lb.-ft.

5

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electric

6.48

143 hp

184 lb.-ft.

5

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electric

8.94

80 hp

118 lb.-ft.

2

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2017 Mitsubishi I-MiEV Electric vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    13 sec20.7 sec91 mph
    6.5 sec15 sec-
    8.4 sec16.7 sec88 mph
    9.6 sec--
    9.7 sec17.3 sec-
    9.7 sec--

    2017 Mitsubishi I-MiEV Electric vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      SourceCompare
      121 mpg102 mpg112 mpg
      127 mpg122 mpg125 mpg
      127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg
      126 mpg111 mpg119 mpg
      124 mpg101 mpg113 mpg
      121 mpg103 mpg112 mpg

      2017 Mitsubishi I-MiEV Electric vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        144.7 in.62.4 in.63.6 in.6.1 in.100.4 in.
        176 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.
        175 in.69.7 in.61 in.6.3 in.106.3 in.
        172.9 in.71.8 in.58.2 in.7 in.104.3 in.
        168.1 in.70.8 in.57.2 in.5 in.103.5 in.
        164 in.69.5 in.62.8 in.6 in.102.4 in.

        2017 Mitsubishi I-MiEV Electric vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.2 cu.ft.84.7 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.
          7 cu.ft.78.6 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          14.5 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.
          22.8 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          23.8 cu.ft.96.2 cu.ft.41.8 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.

          2017 Mitsubishi I-MiEV Electric vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            50.4 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.50.4 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.7 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.-
            52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.-
            15.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.7.1 cu.ft.-
            41.8 cu.ft.23.8 cu.ft.41.8 cu.ft.-
            7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.-

            2017 Mitsubishi I-MiEV Electric vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -2579 lbs.
              -3563 lbs.
              926 lbs.3164 lbs.
              1108 lbs.3323 lbs.
              -2980 lbs.
              -2050 lbs.

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