Mitsubishi
has set the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of its i electric
vehicle at $27,990 for the ES model and $29,990 for its SE version. From
each of these, many buyers can eventually subtract $7500 by way of a
federal tax credit. These prices place the tidy i at some $5000 less
than the (admittedly larger) Nissan Leaf EV.
The ES includes air conditioning, a driver seat heater, remote keyless entry and a 4-speaker 100-watt AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA capability. The SE adds alloy wheels, two-tone interior touches, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, fog lamps—and another 260 watts to the sound system. Another $2790 SE Premium package adds HDD navigation with rearview camera, FUSE Hands-free Link with USB port, steering wheel mounted audio controls and a Level 3 Chademo quick-charge port.
Customers encountering freezing climes should also opt for a $150 Cold Zone package that includes outside heated mirrors and a Warming System for the car’s 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
With the battery at its lowest state of charge, a Level 3 quick charge can return the pack to 80 percent in 30 minutes, provided, of course, that you locate an appropriate Level 3 charger. At this point, be aware that Level 3 is in a formative stage. The Chademo hookup, also an option with Nissan’s Leaf, isn’t compatible with the one being developed by SAE.
A complete Level 1 110-volt replenishment takes 22.5 hours. A Level 2 220-volt hookup accomplishes this in 6.5 hours and is the sort recommended by Mitsubishi, for both practicality as well as battery life. The i comes with a 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on its battery pack. Given that the car’s range is rated at a modest 85 miles (on EPA’s LA4 city cycle), I predict that most i EVs will reach 8 years before they travel that 100K.
From our experience with the earlier (and somewhat smaller) i-MiEV, I’d find this wide-body i the perfect city transport delight; EV-spirited, tidy, easy to park, yet with a surprising amount of interior space within its 144.8-in. overall length. Fold down the rear seats and it’s even an urban hauler.
Mitsubishi has devised innovative marketing for early adopters. Visit i.mitsubishicars.com beginning Earth Day, April 22, 2011, and create an account which includes your own “My Mitsubishi i” page. Be among the first 2000 to place a pre-order (alas, it may already be too late), and the company will waive the $99.99 home electrical inspection fee (this inspection required to assess your home’s EV readiness). There’s also a refundable deposit of $299 via PayPal.
The ES includes air conditioning, a driver seat heater, remote keyless entry and a 4-speaker 100-watt AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA capability. The SE adds alloy wheels, two-tone interior touches, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, fog lamps—and another 260 watts to the sound system. Another $2790 SE Premium package adds HDD navigation with rearview camera, FUSE Hands-free Link with USB port, steering wheel mounted audio controls and a Level 3 Chademo quick-charge port.
Customers encountering freezing climes should also opt for a $150 Cold Zone package that includes outside heated mirrors and a Warming System for the car’s 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
With the battery at its lowest state of charge, a Level 3 quick charge can return the pack to 80 percent in 30 minutes, provided, of course, that you locate an appropriate Level 3 charger. At this point, be aware that Level 3 is in a formative stage. The Chademo hookup, also an option with Nissan’s Leaf, isn’t compatible with the one being developed by SAE.
A complete Level 1 110-volt replenishment takes 22.5 hours. A Level 2 220-volt hookup accomplishes this in 6.5 hours and is the sort recommended by Mitsubishi, for both practicality as well as battery life. The i comes with a 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on its battery pack. Given that the car’s range is rated at a modest 85 miles (on EPA’s LA4 city cycle), I predict that most i EVs will reach 8 years before they travel that 100K.
From our experience with the earlier (and somewhat smaller) i-MiEV, I’d find this wide-body i the perfect city transport delight; EV-spirited, tidy, easy to park, yet with a surprising amount of interior space within its 144.8-in. overall length. Fold down the rear seats and it’s even an urban hauler.
Mitsubishi has devised innovative marketing for early adopters. Visit i.mitsubishicars.com beginning Earth Day, April 22, 2011, and create an account which includes your own “My Mitsubishi i” page. Be among the first 2000 to place a pre-order (alas, it may already be too late), and the company will waive the $99.99 home electrical inspection fee (this inspection required to assess your home’s EV readiness). There’s also a refundable deposit of $299 via PayPal.
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