Mitsubishi i-MiEV i 2015

Starting price: $22,995

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Mitsubishi i-MiEV i 2015 makes the most sense as a RWD electric hatchback built around compact daily use rather than frequent highway travel. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 62 mi official, but also about 55 mi mixed and 39 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 4 h 35 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 20 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 4 seats and 5.9-30.4 cu ft cargo. The main caveat is that road-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
City drivingShort commuteHome charging

Main caveatRoad-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs.

Range reality

Official EPA range
62 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
55 mi
Cold highway estimate
39 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-7 mi / -11%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 4 h 35 min
Fast charging
10-80% 20 min (est.)
10-80% range added
39 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
4
Cargo
5.9-30.4 cu ft
Battery warranty
No Data

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Battery warranty
City - Mild Weather72 miles
City - Cold Weather48 miles
Highway - Mild Weather50 miles
Highway - Cold Weather39 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

Have questions about Real Range?
Nominal Capacity16 kWh
Usable Capacity14.5 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
ArchitectureNo Data
Warranty PeriodNo Data
Warranty MileageNo Data
Cathode MaterialNo Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power3.6 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)4 h 35 min
Charge Speed (mild)10 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCHAdeMOCHAdeMO icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power (max)40 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)30 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)20 min
Charge Speed (mild)80 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)60 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedNo

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported ProtocolNo Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~4h 35m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW11h 45m3 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW8h 40m4 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A3.6 kW4h 35m8 mi/hLimited by vehicle
Level 2 · 240V / 40A3.6 kW4h 35m8 mi/hLimited by vehicle
Level 2 · 240V / 48A3.6 kW4h 35m8 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~20 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50+ kWDC fast charging30 kW avg.20 min76 mi/hVehicle-limited above 50 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration15.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed80 mph
Total Power47 kW (64 PS)
Total Torque144.6 lb-ft
EPA Consumption30 kWh/100 mi
DriveRWD
Have questions about Performance?

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Have questions about Bidirectional Charging?

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)55.3 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)26 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range62 mi
MPGe City126 MPGe
MPGe Highway99 MPGe
MPGe Combined112 MPGe
Energy Use30 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:3 stars
Front crash:4 stars
Rollover resistance:4 stars
Safety rating:4 stars overall
Rating year:2015

Source: NHTSA

Have questions about Safety?
Length136.8 in
Width58.1 in
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height63.4 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Weight2557.4 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)3196.7 lbs
Max. Payload804.7 lbs
Cargo Volume5.9 ft³
Cargo Volume Max30.4 ft³
Cargo Volume FrunkNo Data
Roof Load0 lbs
Tow Hitch PossibleNo Data
Towing Weight Unbraked0 lbs
Towing Weight Braked0 lbs
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$22,995
Seats4 people
LATCHNo Data
Turning Circle29.5 ft
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
Car BodyHatchback
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpNo Data
HP Standard EquipmentNo Data

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.